Description
Diplomats represent their home nation and government in international organisations. They negotiate with the organisation's officials to ensure the home nation's interests are protected, as well as facilitate productive and friendly communication between the home nation and the international organisation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
apply diplomatic principlesestablish collaborative relationsmake diplomatic decisionsperform political negotiationspeak different languagesapply diplomatic crisis managementdevelop international cooperation strategiesobserve new developments in foreign countriesbuild international relationsshow intercultural awarenessmaintain relationships with government agenciescoordinate government activities in foreign institutionscreate solutions to problemsrepresent national interestsassess risk factorsprotect client interestsfacilitate official agreementensure cross-department cooperationmanage government policy implementationpresent arguments persuasivelyanalyse foreign affairs policiesapply conflict managementadvise on risk managementdevelop professional networkrespond to enquiriesadvise on legislative actsadvise on foreign affairs policies