Washington, Jan 16 : Sean Penn has become an "ambassador at large" for the Caribbean nation of Haiti.

The `Milk' actor - who has been assisting in the country's relief efforts since it was struck by a devastating earthquake two years ago - was offered the position by the nation's foreign minister Laurent Lamothe while at the Cinema for Peace benefit in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

"I do accept [the job]," before adding it would be nice to be "called, `Hey Mr. Ambassador'," Contactmusic quoted him as telling the crowd as he picked up the humanitarian award.

The event raised 5 million dollars for the troubled country. (ANI)