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Process officers identify, document and maintain the processes that are necessary to be implemented for an organisation. They review existing processes, evaluate improvements with stakeholders, draft internal documents and support the operations of the organization to meet the key KPIs.

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Competences
25
Groups
4
Essential
17
Optional
8

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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operations department processes

The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the operations and manufacturing department within an organisation such as purchasing, supply chain processes, and goods handling.

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Process-based management

The process-based management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.

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2 competences
management department processes

The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the management and strategy department within an organisation such as strategic processes and general management of the organisation.

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surveillance methods

Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
create documented procedures

Create and document procedures and metadata definitions.

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Sector-specific

5 competences
check processing parameters

Check processing parameters to keep under control the technological processes.

Scope note
It includes checking moisture in food products to keep under control different technological processes such as drying, milling, etc. It also includes controlling humidity in germination equipment
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identify process improvements

Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.

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measure effectiveness of the service provided

Use a problem-solving approach to develop and measure recommendations for improving the quality of professional practice in increasingly unpredictable contexts, contributing to change and development within the profession or service at a local, regional or national level.

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provide necessary documents

Provide access to and information on the necessary documentation the client needs to process, and inform on regulations concerning the procedures.

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review development process of an organisation

Judge, review and decide on directions of innovation and development processes in an organisation in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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Cross-sector

7 competences
analyse external factors of companies

Perform research and analysis of the external factor pertaining to companies such as consumers, position in the market, competitors, and political situation.

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analyse legal evidence

Analyse evidence, such as evidence in criminal cases, legal documentation regarding a case, or other documentation that can be regarded as evidence, in order to obtain a clear image of the case and reach resolutions.

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analyse scientific data

Collect and analyse scientific data resulting from research. Interpret these data according to certain standards and viewpoints in order to comment on it.

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define organisational standards

Write, implement and foster the internal standards of the company as part of the business plans for the operations and levels of performance that the company intends to achieve.

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improve business processes

Optimise the series of operations of an organisation to achieve efficiency. Analyse and adapt existing business operations in order to set new objectives and meet new goals.

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manage processes

Manage processes by defining, measuring, controlling and improving processes with the goal to meet customer requirements profitably.

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provide improvement strategies

Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

0 competences

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Cross-sector

2 competences
human resources department processes

The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the human resources department within an organisation such as recruitment, pension systems, and personnel development programs.

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lean manufacturing

Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.

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Optional skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
promote evaluation capacity development

Design and carry out training and other capacity building activities to strengthen evaluation practice, culture, or systems within or outside the organizations.

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Sector-specific

2 competences
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.

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negotiate improvement with suppliers

Build a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
ensure proper document management

Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are not used.

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prepare compliance documents

Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.

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recommend product improvements

Recommend product modifications, new features or accessories to keep customers interested.

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