Research on Constructing a Competency Model for International Organization Talents from the Perspective of Global Governance

Abstract

Under the in-depth development of globalization and the accelerated participation of China in global governance, the core competency structure of international organization personnel has become a crucial support for enhancing China's engagement in global governance. However, the current representation of Chinese staff in international organizations remains insufficient, reflecting a structural mismatch between the talent cultivation system and the requirements of international positions. In response to this practical challenge, this paper adopts a "contextualized keyword" analysis method based on a core conceptual framework. It integrates multi-source data, including policy documents of international organizations, interviews with experienced practitioners, and questionnaires targeting potential talents, to systematically identify and summarize the core competency dimensions required by international organizations. The study constructs a competency model encompassing three first-level dimensions—"Knowledge and Skills (Hard Competencies), Personal Effectiveness and Soft Skills, and Contextual Awareness and Values"—along with ten second-level competency items and three emergent elements. It identifies language proficiency, communication skills, and cross-cultural adaptability as core foundational competencies and reveals significant disparities between policy standards and practical perceptions. This model, grounded in both theoretical support and empirical evidence, provides an analytical framework and operational pathway for optimizing the international organization talent cultivation system in Chinese universities. In particular, it offers practical guidance and a basis for improvement in foreign language education and cross-cultural competency training.