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Overview
Diplomats represent a state or government in international organisations, negotiate with officials and support communication that protects national interests.
In job descriptions, look for foreign affairs, diplomatic principles, political negotiation, international cooperation, risk assessment, crisis management, languages, briefing work and relationships with government agencies.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Diplomat work centers on representation, negotiation and written advice in international settings. The role can include meetings with officials, briefings, monitoring developments and keeping cooperation channels open.
Skills and specializations
Important strengths include diplomatic principles, foreign affairs, languages, risk assessment, crisis management, political negotiation and building durable relationships across institutions.
Salary context
Pay context is shaped by posting level, representational responsibility, language demands, crisis exposure, policy portfolio, travel rhythm and whether the role includes senior negotiation authority.
Career paths
Career paths may develop through foreign service postings, policy advisory work, international cooperation, mission leadership, public administration or specialist portfolios such as trade, security or multilateral affairs.
Good to know
Check whether adverts specify the institution, language requirements, policy field, travel or posting pattern, briefing duties, negotiation mandate, crisis work and expected coordination with ministries or agencies.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Foreign affairs
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include ambassador, consul and embassy counsellor.
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About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
84.21Foreign affairs
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Occupation group
Senior government officials (1112)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1fb92021-9576-4c85-8759-f6918e9f0ad4 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 1112.3 |
| ISCO group | 1112 |
| Concept type | Occupation |