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

advocacy and political affairs officer

campaigner

lobbyist

political-military affairs officer

political advisor

political affairs officer

political aide

political campaign officer

political consultant

president adviser

prime minister adviser

senior political affairs officer

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

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

Essential Knowledge

foreign affairs foreign affairs policy development government policy implementation

Optional Skills and Competences

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

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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