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Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International RelationsLevel I Professional Competence Certification

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Official Candidate Record

Level I Professional Competence Certification

Candidate Assessment and Evidence Submission Pack

Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations
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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part A

Candidate Instructions

1. Purpose of this Pack

This pack enables the candidate to demonstrate foundational workplace competence through documented evidence, basic professional knowledge, practical application, reliable conduct and understanding of professional procedures. The assessment is not based solely on job title, years of service or academic qualifications. demonstrate what she knows, can do under appropriate supervision, has done, and can responsibly apply in routine parliamentary and international professional settings.

2. Completion Requirements

Complete every candidate section, attach the evidence referenced in each record, and sign all declarations before submission.
Evidence Rule: The candidate shall not create new documents solely to make the portfolio appear complete. Where an original document is confidential or cannot be disclosed, the candidate must identify it in the Evidence Index and request an authorised verification method.
This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part B

Candidate Profile

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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part C

Professional History

Employment and Responsibility Record

Record 1
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Record 2
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Record 3
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Describe your professional progression and explain how your responsibilities have developed in complexity.
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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part D

Academic and Professional Qualifications

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Attach authenticated copies where required. The candidate must provide original or verified records for formal certification purposes.
This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part E

Professional Competence Portfolio

Complete each evidence record using the STAR structure — Situation, Task or responsibility, Action, and Result. Each claim must be supported by identifiable workplace evidence.

Parliamentary Affairs

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International Parliamentary Cooperation

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Communication

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Protocol

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Professional Judgement

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Teamwork and Coordination

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Ethics and Integrity

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Knowledge Sharing

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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part F

Professional Portfolio Index

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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part G

Professional Competence Self-Assessment

1 — Limited evidence · 2 — Developing · 3 — Competent · 4 — Strong independent competence · 5 — Advanced professional mastery
Parliamentary Affairs
International Parliamentary Cooperation
Communication
Protocol
Professional Judgement
Teamwork and Coordination
Ethics and Integrity
Knowledge Sharing
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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part H

Knowledge Assessment

Answer all questions. Use practical examples where appropriate.
Parliamentary Institutional Knowledge — What is the role of professional parliamentary staff in supporting Parliament?
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International Parliamentary Relations — What should be considered when supporting a parliamentary delegation or international meeting?
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Protocol — What would you do if a visiting delegation's programme changes at short notice?
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Communication — How should you respond when you receive inaccurate information about a parliamentary activity?
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Confidentiality — What should you do if someone asks for information you are not authorised to release?
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Stakeholder Management — How would you handle different requests from colleagues and external stakeholders?
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Professional Conduct — Give an example of when you should ask a supervisor for guidance rather than act independently.
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Ethics — Identify five ethical principles important in parliamentary administrative work.
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Teamwork — How can you contribute effectively to a team even when you are not the team leader?
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Knowledge Transfer — How would you make sure useful information from an assignment is available to colleagues?
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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part I

Practical Assessment

You are supporting an international parliamentary meeting. Twenty-four hours before the engagement, the programme changes, a protocol arrangement is affected, media interest increases, and a stakeholder requests information you may not be authorised to release.

A. One-page briefing note

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B. Basic protocol checklist

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C. Communication and escalation plan

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D. Risk and Issue Register

Risk 1
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Risk 2
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Risk 3
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Risk 4
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E. Ethical response

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F. Oral explanation

The candidate may identify when supervisor guidance or escalation is required. The assessment should test reliable application of procedures rather than senior-level independent judgement.
This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part J

Professional Interview

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The following themes guide the panel interview. No candidate entry is required in this section.
  • What assignment best demonstrates your current Level I competence?
  • Why is professional neutrality important in parliamentary work?
  • How do you prepare yourself before supporting an international engagement?
  • What would you do if you were unsure about a protocol requirement?
  • How do you protect confidential information?
  • How do you respond to instructions that conflict with established procedure?
  • How do you work effectively with colleagues?
  • What professional achievement can you substantiate with evidence?
This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part K

Ethics and Integrity Declaration

I, the undersigned candidate, confirm and declare that:
  1. the information supplied in this portfolio is accurate to the best of my knowledge;
  2. documents submitted as evidence are authentic;
  3. I have not knowingly misrepresented another person's work as my own;
  4. I understand that evidence may be independently verified;
  5. I will not disclose confidential parliamentary information unnecessarily;
  6. I will identify evidence subject to confidentiality restrictions;
  7. I will disclose any circumstance that may reasonably create a conflict of interest;
  8. I understand that certification is based on demonstrated competence against the approved Level I standard;
  9. I understand that certification does not automatically constitute appointment or promotion to a particular position;
  10. I accept the certification body's assessment and appeal procedures.
This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part L

Evidence Authenticity Declaration

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The candidate must not sign confirming that an item has been independently verified until that verification has actually taken place.
This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Part M

Professional Referee Form

Referee 1

Does the candidate demonstrate relevant professional knowledge?
Does the candidate perform assigned professional duties reliably?
Does the candidate handle sensitive professional matters appropriately?
Does the candidate demonstrate effective teamwork/stakeholder interaction?
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This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Parts N–V

Assessor, Moderator and Governance Sections

Staff reference
The following sections are completed by the Institute's assessment personnel. They are reproduced here so the record is print-complete, and are not available for candidate entry.
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Assessor-Only Section — Portfolio Assessment Matrix

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Assessor Knowledge Score

P

Practical Assessment Score

Q

Interview Assessment

R

Assessor Declaration

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Independent Moderation

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Certification Decision

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Governance Board Decision

V

Certification Release Authorisation

This document is strictly confidential and remains the property of the Lincoln Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations. Unauthorised reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution is prohibited. For use only by the named candidate and authorised assessment personnel.
Final Page

Candidate Submission Checklist

Confirm each item below before submitting your pack. 0 of 19 items confirmed.

Candidate's Final Confirmation

I confirm that I have reviewed this submission and that the information and evidence supplied by me are accurate to the best of my knowledge and provide a defensible audit trail for Level I professional competence.
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