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defence administration officer

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Defence administration officers perform managerial duties and administrative tasks in defense institutions, such as maintenance of records, management of staff, and handling of accounts.

1219.3 ISCO 1219 ESCO source
Competences
24
Groups
3
Essential
12
Optional
12

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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document management

The methodology of tracking, managing and storing documents in a systematic and organised manner as well as keeping a record of the versions created and modified by specific users (history tracking).

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accounting techniques

The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.

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military code

The code language used in specific intelligence or military organisations and operations, how to use and decipher them.

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military logistics

The operations of the supply and demand of goods and recources on military bases and during military operations on the field, the disruption of enemy supplies, cost analysis, equipment demands, and other military logistics activities.

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personnel management

The methodologies and procedures involved in the hiring and development of employees in order to ensure value for the organisation, as well as personnel needs, benefits, conflict resolution and ensuring a positive corporate climate.

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

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manage administrative systems

Ensure administrative systems, processes and databases are efficient and well managed and give the sound basis to work together with the administrative officer/staff/professional.

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Cross-sector

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ensure compliance with policies

To ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures in respect of Health and Safety in the workplace and public areas, at all times. To ensure awareness of and compliance with all Company Policies in relation to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities in the workplace. To carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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manage accounts

Manage the accounts and financial activities of an organisation, supervising that all the documents are correctly maintained, that all the information and calculations are correct, and that proper decisions are being made.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

Scope note
It may include recruiting volunteers.
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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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analyse logistic needs

Analysing the logistic needs of all the different departments on the organisational level.

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assist in military logistics

Assist the upper management of a military organisation in the supply of goods and resources to military troops on the field and on base, and the disruption of enemy flow of resources, and other logistics activities in the military.

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manage military logistics

Manage the supply and demand of resources on a military base or during a mission on field to troops in need, analyse equipment needs, interfere with enemy supplies, perform cost analysis, and other logistics activities specific to military operations.

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supervise the maintenance of military equipment

Plan and supervise the routine maintenance and repair work of military equipment and weaponry to ensure proper working order.

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Cross-sector

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coordinate events

Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.

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ensure equipment availability

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

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ensure information security

Ensure that the information gathered during surveillance or investigations remains in the hands of those authorised to receive and use it, and does not fall into enemy or otherwise non-authorised individuals' hands.

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fix meetings

Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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monitor military equipment use

Monitor the use by military staff of specific military equipment to ensure that no unauthorised personnel gains access to specific types of equipment, that everyone handles the equipment according to regulations, and that it is only used in appropriate circumstances.

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order supplies

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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