What is the Second Secretary's job to in Embassy?

Question

What is the Second Secretary's job to in Embassy?

Answer 1

It is a rank, not a position.  Their job is to manage the third secretary, and be managed by the first secretary.  Whether their work is political, economic, a mixture of duties or something else depends on the country and mission.

Answer 2

The embassy title Second Secretary is a rank used for low-level public servants at commonwealth foreign missions.  They are subservient and report to the First Secretary of the same department.  For precise areas of responsibility, look up the specific foreign mission's website that interests you.