rural development strategies
Practical approaches that are collectively used as responses to development needs in rural areas.
Regional development policy officers research, analyse and develop regional development policies. They implement policies that aim at reducing regional disparities by fostering economic activities in a region and structural changes such as supporting multi-level governance, rural development and improvement of infrastructure. They work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesgovernment policy
The political activities, plans, and intentions of a government for a legislative session for concrete causes.
government policy implementation
The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemaintain relations with local representatives
Maintain good relations with representatives of the local scientific, economic and civil society.
Cross-sector
7 competencesadvise on economic development
Advise organisations and institutions on the factors and steps they could take which would promote and ensure economic stability and growth.
advise on legislative acts
Advise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.
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.
liaise with local authorities
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
maintain relationships with government agencies
Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
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..
perform scientific research
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
research
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesEuropean 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.
macro-regional strategy
A strategic framework that brings together relevant partners from different countries and regions in order to address common challenges faced by a defined geographical area which thereby benefit from strengthened cooperation contributing to the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion.
policy analysis
Understanding of the basic tenets of policymaking in a specific sector, its implementation processes and its consequences.
state aid regulations
The regulations, procedures and horizontal rules governing the provision of an advantage in any form conferred on a selective basis to undertakings by national public authorities.
Cross-sector
3 competencesproject management principles
Different elements and phases of project management.
- Scope note
- The different phases of project management include the development of the overall planning, planning of resources for projects, implementation, execution, performance control, project end and the evaluation of outcome.
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.
social justice
The development and principles of human rights and social justice and the way they should be applied on a case by case basis.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesadvise on eligibility of expenditures
Assess the eligibility of expenditures in projects financed with EU resources against the applicable rules, guidelines and cost methodologies. Provide advice on how to ensure compliance with the applicable European and national legislation.
assess administrative burden
Evaluate the administrative burden and costs related to the management and administration of EU funds, such as managing, certifying and auditing individual programmes and complying with obligations resulting from the applicable regulatory framework.
develop interregional collaboration strategies
Develop plans which ensure the cooperation between different regions in order to pursue common goals and implement projects of common interest, in particular in case of cross border regions. Assess possible alignment with partners from other regions.
Cross-sector
9 competencesadvise legislators
Give advice on various government and legislative duties, such as policy creation and the inner workings of a governmental department, to government officials in legislative positions, such as members of parliament, government ministers, senators, and other legislators.
analyse community needs
Identify and respond to specific social problems in a community, delineating the extent of the problem and outline the level of resources required to address it and identifying the existing community assets and resources that are available to address the problem.
analyse economic trends
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
carry out strategic research
Research long term possibilities for improvements and plan steps to achieve them.
develop economic policies
Develop strategies for economic stability and growth in an organisation, nation, or internationally, and for the improvement of trade practices and financial procedures.
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.
forecast economic trends
Gather and analyse economic data in order to predict economic trends and events.
inspect government policy compliance
Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance to government policies which apply to the organisation.
liaise with politicians
Liaise with officials fulfilling important political and legislative roles in governments in order to ensure productive communication and build relations.