ISCO Occupation Group 1112.2 Consul
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Consul: Consuls represent governments in foreign institutions such as embassies in order to facilitate economic and political cooperation between the two nations. They protect the interests of their home nation and provide bureaucratic assistance to citizens living as expatriates or travelling in the host country.
Essential Skills
- Government Policy Implementation
- Government Representation
- Public Finance
- Develop Professional Network
- Assess Risk Factors
- Develop International Cooperation Strategies
- Analyse Problems For Opportunities
- Offer Assistance To National Citizens
- Consider Economic Criteria In Decision Making
- Advise On Public Finance
- Build International Relations
- Issue Official Documents
- Foreign Affairs
- Maintain Relationships With Government Agencies
Optional Skills
- Foreign Affairs Policy Development
- Immigration Law
- Diplomatic Principles
- Coordinate Government Activities In Foreign Institutions
- Advise On Foreign Affairs Policies
- Economics
- Speak Different Languages
- Apply Immigration Law
- Look After Trade Delegations
- Business Management Principles
- Perform Political Negotiation
- Analyse Foreign Affairs Policies
- Organise Cultural Events
- International Law
- Respond To Enquiries
- Apply Diplomatic Principles
- Facilitate Official Agreement
- Show Intercultural Awareness
- Family Law
- Ensure Cross-Department Cooperation
- Commercial Law
- International Commercial Transactions Rules
- Manage Government Policy Implementation
Alternative Names
- Consul-General
- Honorary Consul
- Attaché
- Chargé D'Affaires
