company policies
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
Parliamentary assistants provide support to officials and politicians of regional, national and international parliaments and undertake logistical tasks. They revise official documents and follow procedures set by the respective parliaments. They support on the communication with stakeholders and provide the logistical support required in handling official processes.
Competences and skills
49 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesorganisational policies
The policies to achieve set of goals and targets regarding the development and maintenance of an organisation.
Cross-sector
7 competencesbusiness analysis
The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Business analysis comprises IT solutions, market challenges, policy development and strategic matters.
communication
The exchange and conveying of information, ideas, concepts, thoughts, and feelings through the use of a shared system of words, signs, and semiotic rules via a medium.
communication principles
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
government policy
The political activities, plans, and intentions of a government for a legislative session for concrete causes.
office software
The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.
digital
politics
The method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies.
strategic planning
The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
Essential skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesadvise on drafting policies
Provide specific knowledge and relevant considerations (e.g. financial, legal, strategic) on matters which should be considered when drafting policies.
attend parliament plenaries
Assist and provide support in the parliament plenaries by revising documents, communicating with other parties, and ensuring an smooth running of the sessions.
draft legislation
Undertake the drafting of pieces of legislation in order to make areas of law which need reform more harmonized and clear.
examine legislative drafts
Observe and examine the drafts made by other legislative drafters in order to enhance quality control and to improve their drafting knowlege and skills.
Cross-sector
15 competencesadvise on communication strategies
Provide companies and organisations with consulting services concerning their internal and external communication plans and their representation, including their presence online. Recommend improvements in communication and make sure that important information reaches all employees and that their questions are answered.
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.
check official documents
Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.
communicate with stakeholders
Facilitate communication between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
develop organisational policies
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.
draft press releases
Collect information and write press releases adjusting the register to the target audience and ensuring that the message is well conveyed.
liaise with government officials
Consult and cooperate with government officials who handle matter that is relevant to you or your business.
monitor company policy
Monitor the company's policy and propose improvements to the company.
negotiate with stakeholders
Negotiate compromises with stakeholders and strive to reach the most beneficial agreements for the company. May involve building relationships with suppliers and customers, as well as ensuring products are profitable.
perform office routine activities
Program, prepare, and perform activities required to be performed everyday in offices such as mailing, receiving supplies, updating managers and employees, and keeping operations running smoothly.
pose questions referring to documents
Revise and formulate questions in regards to documents in general. Investigate about the completeness, confidentiality measures, style of the document, and specific instructions to handle documents.
respect publication formats
Submit text material for printing purposes. Always respect the required and expected publication formats.
review drafts
Proofread and give feedback to technical drawings or drafts.
supervise advocacy work
Manage the aim to influence political, economic and social decisions. Make sure ethics and policies are followed.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescommercial law
The legal regulations that govern a specific commercial activity.
good governance
The political and governmental processes and results that needs to be taken for the development of the society. It manifests itself when there is a correspondence between the political promises on human rights and the actual outcomes. It is transparent, responsive, equitable and inclusive.
Cross-sector
2 competencescivil law
The legal rules and their applications used in disputes between different parties.
constitutional law
The regulations dealing with the fundamental principles or established precedents which govern a state or organisation.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesapply information security policies
Implement policies, methods and regulations for data and information security in order to respect confidentiality, integrity and availability principles.
attend meetings
Deal with committees, conventions and meetings in order to follow up strategies, conclude bilateral or multilateral agreements, and facilitate enforcement of such agreements.
identify policy breach
Identify instances of non-compliance to set plans and policies in an organisation, and take the appropriate course of action by issuing penalties and outlining the changes which need to be made.
respond to inquiries in written form
Draft concise and to-the-point answers in order to reply, in a written form, to entering inquiries formulated in written formats as well.
Cross-sector
13 competencesadvise on foreign affairs policies
Advise governments or other public organisations on the development and implementation of foreign affairs policies.
analyse text before translation
Understand the messages conveyed and the nuances of the text in the original text to be translated.
disseminate messages to people
Receive, process, and pass messages to people coming from phone calls, faxes, postal, and emails.
ensure compliance with policies
To ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures in respect of Health and Safety in the workplace and public areas, at all times. To ensure awareness of and compliance with all Company Policies in relation to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities in the workplace. To carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required.
fill out forms
Fill out forms of a different nature with accurate information, legible calligraphy, and within a timely manner.
fix meetings
Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.
inspect government policy compliance
Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance to government policies which apply to the organisation.
maintain correspondence records
Sort correspondence and attach previous records or files of correspondence with incoming mails.
manage relationships with stakeholders
Create and maintain solid internal and external relations with stakeholders at operational level based on mutual trust and credibility in order to achieve organisational goals. Ensure organisational strategies incorporate strong stakeholder management and identify and prioritise strategic stakeholder relationships.
organise business documents
Put together documents coming from the photocopier, the mail, or the daily operations of businesses.
organise facilities for office personnel
Manage the booking schedule for conferences and meetings of internal or external nature. Shop around and book reservations for travelling or hosting for office personnel.
process commissioned instructions
Process instructions, usually oral ones, provided by managers and directives on actions required to be made. Take note, inquire, and take action on the commissioned requests.
write meeting reports
Write complete reports based on minutes taken during a meeting in order to communicate the important points which were discussed, and the decisions which were made, to the appropriate people.