Serial NumberLIDIR-L3-2026------
Candidate Assessment and Evidence Submission Pack for Public Diplomacy Practitioner
This pack enables the candidate to demonstrate professional competence at Level III through documented workplace evidence, professional knowledge, practical application, sound professional judgement, and ethical conduct. Assessment is not determined by job title, length of service, or academic qualification alone. The candidate is expected to demonstrate what she knows, has done, can do, and can responsibly apply within complex parliamentary and international professional settings.
The candidate shall complete the Candidate Profile; attach an updated curriculum vitae; provide copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications; complete the Professional Experience Record; identify relevant workplace assignments with supporting evidence; complete the self-assessment, declarations, knowledge and practical assessments; participate in the Professional Interview; and sign the final Candidate Declaration.
| Period | Position | Department / Institution | Main responsibilities | Evidence attached |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Describe your professional progression and explain how your responsibilities have developed in complexity.
0 / 300 words| Qualification | Institution | Year | Field | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Complete each record using the STAR approach: describe the situation, your responsibility, the action you personally took, and the result. Identify evidence that can be independently verified.
| Ref. | Document / Evidence | Competency Demonstrated | Date | Source / Custodian | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | |||||
| E02 | |||||
| E03 | |||||
| E04 | |||||
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| E10 |
| Competency | Self-rating | Evidence reference |
|---|---|---|
| Parliamentary affairs | ||
| International parliamentary cooperation | ||
| Strategic communication | ||
| Protocol | ||
| Professional judgement | ||
| Stakeholder management | ||
| Leadership/coordination | ||
| Ethics and accountability | ||
| Knowledge transfer |
Which three areas best demonstrate your Level III professional competence?
0 / 80 wordsWhich areas would you like to strengthen?
0 / 80 wordsExplain how parliamentary institutions balance representation, legislation and oversight, using practical examples.
Explain how bilateral and multilateral parliamentary relations advance institutional and national interests.
A visiting delegation's seniority changes shortly before arrival. Explain how you would revise precedence, reception and seating arrangements.
A sensitive parliamentary decision is being misrepresented publicly. Outline an appropriate communication response.
Describe how you would respond if asked to disclose restricted briefing material to an unauthorised stakeholder.
Explain how you identify, prioritise and engage stakeholders with competing interests.
Describe a complex professional decision and the evidence, risks and principles that informed it.
Identify five ethical risks in parliamentary or international engagement and explain how each should be managed.
Explain how you lead colleagues through a high-pressure institutional assignment.
Describe how you transfer specialist knowledge and verify that learning has been applied.
You are assigned to coordinate a high-level international parliamentary delegation whose programme includes bilateral meetings, a press engagement and a formal reception. A late change in delegation leadership creates protocol, communication, stakeholder and confidentiality risks. Prepare an integrated professional response.
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation | Responsible Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The panel will use the following areas to explore the candidate's depth of experience, professional reasoning and readiness for Level III practice.
I, the undersigned candidate, confirm and declare that:
| Evidence | Candidate Statement | Independent Verifier | Verification Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | |||
| E02 | |||
| E03 | |||
| E04 | |||
| E05 | |||
| E06 |
| Competency | Weight | Score | Evidence reference | Assessor comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parliamentary affairs | 15% | |||
| International cooperation | 15% | |||
| Communication | 10% | |||
| Protocol | 10% | |||
| Professional judgement | 15% | |||
| Stakeholder management | 10% | |||
| Leadership | 10% | |||
| Ethics / accountability | 10% | |||
| Knowledge transfer | 5% | |||
| Total | 100% |
| Criterion | Maximum | Candidate score |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis | 10 | |
| Institutional judgement | 15 | |
| International relations | 15 | |
| Protocol | 15 | |
| Communication | 15 | |
| Stakeholder management | 10 | |
| Risk management | 10 | |
| Ethics / confidentiality | 5 | |
| Written quality | 5 | |
| Total | 100 |
| Moderation check | Yes | No | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence is authentic and sufficient | |||
| Assessment decisions are consistent | |||
| Knowledge assessment is complete | |||
| Practical assessment is complete | |||
| Interview evidence is recorded | |||
| Scores are accurate | |||
| Ethical requirements are met | |||
| Reasonable adjustments are recorded | |||
| The final recommendation is supported |
Confirm that each required section and attachment is complete before submission.