ISCO Specialization 1112.3.1 Ambassador
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Ambassador: Ambassadors represent their own government in foreign countries for diplomatic and peace-keeping purposes. They deal with political negotiation between the country of origin and the country where they are stationed and ensure the protection of citizens from their home nation in the nation they are stationed. They facilitate communication between the two nations and perform advisory functions to the home government to help develop foreign policy.
Essential Skills
- Represent National Interests
- Manage Government Policy Implementation
- Apply Diplomatic Principles
- Coordinate Government Activities In Foreign Institutions
- Speak Different Languages
- Advise On Foreign Affairs Policies
- Assess Risk Factors
- Maintain Relationships With Government Agencies
- Diplomatic Principles
- Show Intercultural Awareness
- Observe New Developments In Foreign Countries
- Foreign Affairs Policy Development
- Foreign Affairs
- Government Representation
- Develop Professional Network
- Government Policy Implementation
- Maintain Relations With Local Representatives
- Advise On Legislative Acts
Optional Skills
- Ensure Cross-Department Cooperation
- Analyse Potential Threats Against National Security
- Organise Cultural Events
- Apply Conflict Management
- Facilitate Official Agreement
- Support Other National Representatives
- Budgetary Principles
- Develop Contingency Plans For Emergencies
- International Law
- Set Organisational Policies
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Analyse Foreign Affairs Policies
- Perform Political Negotiation
- Manage Emergency Procedures
- Apply Organisational Techniques
- Build International Relations
- Conduct Public Presentations
- Perform Government Ceremonies
Alternative Names
- High Commissioner
- Ordinary Ambassador
- Diplomatic Ambassador
- Resident Ambassador
