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ICT environmental manager

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ICT environmental managers know the green ICT legal framework, understand the role of the ICT network configurations in the economy and energy resources deployment and evaluate the impact of CO2 footprint of each ICT resource in the organisation's network. They plan and manage the implementation of environmental strategies for ICT networks and systems by conducting applied research, developing organisational policy, and devising strategies to meet sustainability targets. They ensure that the whole organisation uses ICT resources in a way that is as friendly as possible for the environment.

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Competences
40
Groups
4
Essential
21
Optional
19

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 8 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
green computing

The use of ICT systems in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner, such as the implementation of energy-efficient servers and central processing units (CPUs), reduction of resources and correct disposal of e-waste.

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Sector-specific

5 competences
cost management

The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

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environmental management monitors

The hardware and equipment suitable for measurement and live monitoring of environmental parameters.

green
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hardware materials

The characteristics, applications and environmental effects of materials used to develop hardware.

digital
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ICT market

The processes, stakeholders and the dynamics of the chain of goods and services in the ICT market sector.

digital
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product life-cycle

The management of the life-cycle of a product from the development stages to the market entry and market removal.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
environmental management standards

The requirements for an organisation to implement the environmental management system in order to enhance its environmental performance such as ISO 14001.

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waste management

The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste incineration.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
protect the environment from the impact of the digital technologies

Be aware of the environmental impact of digital technologies and their use.

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Sector-specific

3 competences
analyse environmental data

Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.

green
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manage ICT project

Plan, organize, control and document procedures and resources, such as human capital, equipment and mastery, in order to achieve specific goals and objectives related to ICT systems, services or products, within specific constraints, such as scope, time, quality and budget.

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perform ICT security testing

Execute types of security testing, such as network penetration testing, wireless testing, code reviews, wireless and/or firewall assessments in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols to identify and analyse potential vulnerabilities.

digital
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Cross-sector

9 competences
carry out environmental audits

Use equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved. Perform inspections in order to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

green
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conduct environmental surveys

Conduct surveys in order to collect information for analysis and management of environmental risks within an organisation or in a wider context.

green
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develop environmental policy

Develop an organisational policy on sustainable development and compliance with environmental legislation in line with policy mechanisms used in the field of environmental protection.

green
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ensure compliance with company regulations

Guarantee that employees' activities follow company regulations, as implemented through client and corporate guidelines, directives, policies and programmes.

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ensure compliance with legal requirements

Guarantee compliance with established and applicable standards and legal requirements such as specifications, policies, standards or law for the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their efforts.

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ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations

Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.

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manage budgets

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

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provide cost benefit analysis reports

Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project or investment in advance over a given period of time.

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report on environmental issues

Compile environmental reports and communicate on issues. Inform the public or any interested parties in a given context on relevant recent developments in the environment, forecasts on the future of the environment, and any problems and possible solutions.

green
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Optional knowledge 10 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

7 competences
crowdsourcing strategy

The high level planning for managing and optimising business processes, ideas or content by gathering contributions from a big community of people, including on-line groups.

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This knowledge excludes insourcing and outsourcing activities.
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embedded systems

The computer systems and components with a specialised and autonomous function within a larger system or machine such as embedded systems software architectures, embedded peripherals, design principles and development tools.

digital
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ICT infrastructure

The system, network, hardware and software applications and components, as well as devices and processes that are used in order to develop, test, deliver, monitor, control or support ICT services.

digital
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ICT power consumption

The energy consumption and types of models of software as well as hardware elements.

digital
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insourcing strategy

The high level planning for managing and optimising business processes internally, usually in order to maintain control of critical aspects of work.

Scope note
This knowledge excludes crowdsourcing and outsourcing.
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network management system tools

The software or hardware tools which enable monitoring, analysis and supervision of individual network components or network parts within a larger network system.

digital
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outsourcing strategy

The high level planning for managing and optimising external services of providers to execute business processes.

Scope note
This knowledge excludes insourcing and crowdsourcing. Includes offshoring and nearshoring.
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Cross-sector

3 competences
emergent technologies

The recent trends, developments and innovations in modern technologies such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics.

digital
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resource-efficient technologies

Sustainable technologies which allow to produce more value using limited resources while reducing the impact on the environment, restraining the risks of scarcity.

green
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systems development life-cycle

The sequence of steps, such as planning, creating, testing and deploying and the models for the development and life-cycle management of a system.

digital
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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

3 competences
coordinate technological activities

Give instructions to colleagues and other cooperating parties in order to reach the desired outcome of a technological project or achieve set goals within an organisation dealing with technology.

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design computer network

Develop and plan ICT networks, such as wide area network and local area network, that connect computers using cable or wireless connections and allow them to exchange data and assess their capacity requirements.

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develop ICT workflow

Create repeatable patterns of ICT activity within an organisation which enhances the systematic transformations of products, informational processes and services through their production.

digital
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Cross-sector

6 competences
coach employees

Maintain and improve employees' performance by coaching individuals or groups how to optimise specific methods, skills or abilities, using adapted coaching styles and methods. Tutor newly recruited employees and assist them in the learning of new business systems.

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give live presentation

Deliver a speech or talk in which a new product, service, idea, or piece of work is demonstrated and explained to an audience.

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maintain internal communication systems

Maintain an effective internal communication system among employees and department managers.

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perform procurement processes

Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.

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promote environmental awareness

Promote sustainability and raise awareness about the environmental impact of human and industrial activity based on the carbon footprints of business processes and other practices.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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