As an Embassy Counsellor, you will need to master following:

• maintain relations with local representatives
• manage administrative systems
• represent national interests

More generally, an embassy counsellor is also versed in:

• advise on foreign affairs policies
• advise on risk management
• analyse foreign affairs policies
• develop professional network
• diplomatic principles
• ensure compliance with policies
• foreign affairs
• foreign affairs policy development
• government policy implementation
• observe new developments in foreign countries
• respond to enquiries
• show intercultural awareness

It also helps to know the following:

• budgetary principles
• develop defence policies
• develop international cooperation strategies
• apply diplomatic principles
• assess risk factors
• build international relations
• create solutions to problems
• economics
• government representation
• international law
• maintain operational communications
• maintain relationships with government agencies
• manage government policy implementation
• manage staff
• speak different languages
• think analytically
• train employees