political affairs officer

Political affairs officers analyse developments in foreign politics and other policy matters, monitor conflicts and consult on mediation measures, as well as other developmental strategies. They write reports to ensure communication with governmental bodies, and develop policies and implementation methods.

Alternative Labels

political aide

campaigner

political consultant

prime minister adviser

political advisor

political campaign officer

president adviser

advocacy and political affairs officer

political-military affairs officer

political affairs officer

senior political affairs officer

lobbyist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

monitor political conflicts analyse foreign affairs policies advise on conflict management advise on risk management advise on foreign affairs policies write situation reports advise on legislative acts

Essential Knowledge

foreign affairs foreign affairs policy development government policy implementation

Optional Skills and Competences

show intercultural awareness maintain relationships with government agencies analyse potential threats against national security perform political negotiation maintain operational communications observe new developments in foreign countries develop international cooperation strategies assess risk factors ensure cross-department cooperation apply conflict management assess danger in risk areas present reports identify security threats

Optional Knowledge

diplomatic principles international law scientific research methodology

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8bf76ba6-e661-4574-9887-4f2cb943835a

Status

released

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