1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. underlying theories of economy;
1.2. practical philosophy;
1.3. globalization;
1.4. document development;
2. Understanding of:
2.1. business;
2.2. public administration;
2.3. international economic relations;
2.4. financial management and accounting;
2.5. quality management systems;
2.6. public international law;
2.7. private international law;
2.8. corporate social responsibility;
2.9. psychology;
2.10. discussions and manipulations;
2.11. lobbying;
2.12. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. organizational management;
3.2. staff management;
3.3. project management;
3.4. marketing;
3.5. communication management;
3.6. reputation management;
3.7. public relations;
3.8. intercultural communication;
3.9. interpersonal communication;
3.10. presentation skills;
3.11. business etiquette and protocol;
3.12. professional ethics;
3.13. official language;
3.14. two foreign languages on the communication level.
3.15. information technologies;
3.16. labour protection;
3.17. environmental protection;
3.18. employment relationship.

1. To analyse and evaluate the local and international political and economic situation.
2. To analyse and evaluate the correlation of a company’s business activities.
3. To assess the quality of a company’s external communication, work quality of the External Relations Unit and compliance thereof with the company’s objectives.
4. To plan and manage a company’s external relations in a creative and innovative manner.
5. To cooperate with other local and foreign companies.
6. To manage the operation of the External Relations Unit.
7. To work in psychologically challenging situations and get involved in problem-solving.
8. To develop and manage cooperation projects.
9. To develop the Unit’s budget, project estimates and other financial plans.
10. To observe business etiquette in interpersonal communication in a multicultural society.
11. To communicate orally and in writing, draw up documents and translate them.
12. To apply laws and regulations of external relations, rules of conduct and act in accordance with them.
13. To utilize the latest forms of work organization and information technology.
14. To prepare and present reports on external relations work.
15. To know the official language.
16. To know at least two foreign languages at a communication level.
17. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least one foreign language.
18. To meet the requirements of employment relationship.
19. To comply with labour safety, fire safety and environmental protection requirements.

1. Ability to analyse and evaluate domestic and international economic, political and cultural environment, market development trends.
2. Ability to understand a company’s operating principles and performance.
3. Ability to define a company’s external communication goals and directions of development, develop and implement an external communication plan.
4. Ability to predict the results of external relations.
5. Ability to manage the work of the External Relations Unit in cooperation with other business units and management.
6. Ability to obtain, process and use information.
7. Ability to understand the requirements of regulations governing employment relationships and ensure compliance therewith.
8. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.
9. Ability to carry out research of scientific value in the field of external relations.
10. Ability to present and publish the results of plans, scientific research and external relations work.
11. Ability to define a problem and make a decision.
12. Ability to understand the relationship with colleagues and business partners in different cultures and evaluate them as a system of interaction.
13. Ability to create a positive work environment.
14. Ability to ensure compliance with the requirements of labour protection, fire safety and environmental protection.
15. Ability to utilize information technologies to carry out one’s activities.