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political campaign officer

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Political campaign officers provide support during political campaigns, advising the candidate and campaign management staff on campaign strategies and campaign staff coordination, as well as developing advertising and research strategies.

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Competences
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Optional
16

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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advertising techniques

The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.

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political campaigning

The procedures involved in conducting a successful political campaign, such as the specific research methods, promotional tools, liaising with the public, and other strategic aspects concerning the organising and conducting of political campaigns.

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

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advise politicians on electoral procedures

Advise politicians before and during elections on campaigning procedures and on the politician's public presentation and courses of action which may beneficially influence elections.

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advise on public image

Advise a client such as a politician, artist or another individual dealing with the public on how to present themselves in a way which would gain most favour from the general public or a target audience.

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advise on public relations

Advise business or public organisations on public relations management and strategies in order to ensure efficient communication with target audiences, and proper conveying of information.

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analyse election procedures

Analyse the proceedings during elections and campaigns in order to monitor the voting behaviour of the public, identify ways in which the election campaign can be improved for politicians, and to predict the election outcomes.

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develop media strategy

Create the strategy on the type of content to be delivered to the target groups and which media to be used, taking into account the characteristics of the target audience and the media that will be used for content delivery.

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liaise with colleagues

Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.

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election law

The regulations concerning the procedures during elections, such as voting regulations, campaign regulations, which procedures candidates must follow, how votes are counted, and other electoral procedures.

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political science

The systems of government, the methodology concerning the analysis of political activity and behaviour, and the theory and practice of influencing people and acquiring governance.

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Optional skills and competences 14 competences

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communicate with media

Communicate professionally and present a positive image while exchanging with media or potential sponsors.

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influence voting behaviour

Influence the public during a political or other legislative campaign which requires voting in order to ensure that they vote for the party, individual or motion which is preferred, by talking with individuals and using promotional strategies.

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monitor political campaigns

Monitor the methods applied to conduct a political campaign to ensure all the regulations are adhered to, such as the regulations concerning campaign financing, promotional methods, and other campaign procedures.

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promote political campaign

Promote the political party or politician before and during election when the political campaign is being held to ensure a wide audience and the most beneficial outcome possible for the political candidate or party, by performing promotional activities.

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apply knowledge of human behaviour

Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.

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conduct public surveys

Conduct the procedures of a public survey from the initial formulation and compilation of the questions, identifying the target audience, managing the survey method and operations, managing the processing of acquired data, and analysing the results.

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coordinate advertising campaigns

Organise course of action to promote a product or service; oversee the production of TV advertisements, newspaper and magazine ads, suggest mail packs, email campaigns, websites, stands and other advertising channels

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create campaign schedule

Create a timeline and establish final goals for the procedures and tasks of a political or otherwise promotional campaign.

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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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maintain relationships with government agencies

Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.

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manage fundraising activities

Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.

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perform public relations

Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.

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prepare presentation material

Prepare the documents, slide shows, posters and any other media needed for specific audiences.

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solicit event publicity

Design advertisement and publicity campaign for upcoming events or exhibitions; attract sponsors.

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