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housing policy officer

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Housing policy officers research, analyse and develop housing policies which enable affordable and adequate housing for all. They implement these policies to improve the housing situation of the population by measures such as building affordable housing, supporting people to buy real estate and improving conditions in existing housing. Housing policy officers work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.

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Competences
30
Groups
4
Essential
14
Optional
16

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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Cross-sector

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government policy implementation

The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.

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public housing legislation

The regulations and legislation concerning the construction, maintenance and allocation of public housing facilities.

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real estate market

The trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of residential properties and properties for business purposes which such properties are traded in.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

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Sector-specific

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advise on drafting policies

Provide specific knowledge and relevant considerations (e.g. financial, legal, strategic) on matters which should be considered when drafting policies.

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Cross-sector

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advise on legislative acts

Advise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.

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analyse legislation

Analyse the existing legislation from a national or local government in order to assess which improvements could be made and which items of legislation could be proposed.

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compare property values

Obtain information on the value of properties comparable to a property which is in need of valuation in order to make more accurate appraisals and assessments, or to set or negotiate the price at which the property can be sold or leased.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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influence policy makers on social service issues

Inform and advise policy makers by explaining and interpreting the needs of the citizens to enhance social service programs and policies.

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influence public policies

Communicate with policymakers and provide them with data to convince them to change legislation or allocate funds to a specific cause.

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manage government policy implementation

Manage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation procedure..

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monitor regulations in social services

Monitor and analyse regulations, policies and changes in these regulations in order to assess how they impact social work and services.

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plan public housing

Plan the construction of public housing while adhering to architectural regulations and urban planning principles.

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set organisational policies

Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.

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Optional knowledge 7 competences

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Sector-specific

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European Structural and Investment Funds regulations

The regulations and secondary legislation and policy documents governing the European Structural and Investment Funds, including the set of common general provisions and the regulations applicable to the different funds. It includes knowledge of the related national legal acts.

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policy analysis

Understanding of the basic tenets of policymaking in a specific sector, its implementation processes and its consequences.

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urban sustainability

The branch of urban planning that aims to improve, social, economic and environmental conditions of a city.

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government policy

The political activities, plans, and intentions of a government for a legislative session for concrete causes.

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government representation

The legal and public representation methods and procedures of the government during trial cases or for communication purposes, and the specific aspects of the governmental bodies being represented in order to ensure accurate representation.

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market analysis

The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.

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scientific research methodology

The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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advise on housing

Inform and support individuals or tenants in finding available housing opportunities, according to their particular needs, as well as liaise with authorities, in order to help individuals lead independent lives.

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monitor policy proposals

Monitor documentation and processes which deal with proposals of new policies and methods of implementation to identify any problems and inspect their compliance with legislation.

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perform property market research

Research properties in order to assess their usefulness for real estate activities, using various methods such as media research and visitation of properties, and identify the potential profitability in the development and trading of the property.

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Cross-sector

6 competences
advise on government policy compliance

Advise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in order to ensure complete compliance.

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develop professional network

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

Scope note
This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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inspect government policy compliance

Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance to government policies which apply to the organisation.

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liaise with politicians

Liaise with officials fulfilling important political and legislative roles in governments in order to ensure productive communication and build relations.

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monitor legislation developments

Monitor changes in rules, policies and legislation, and identify how they may influence the organisation, existing operations, or a specific case or situation.

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perform scientific research

Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

research
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