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special-interest groups' official

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Special-interest groups' officials represent and act on behalf of special-interest groups such as trade unions, employer organisations, trade and industry associations, sports associations and humanitarian organisations. They develop policies and ensure their implementation. Special-interest groups' officials speak for their members in negotiations about topics such as working conditions and safety.

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Competences
77
Groups
4
Essential
29
Optional
48

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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Sector-specific

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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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.

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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.

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public relations

The practice of managing all aspects of the image and perception of a company or individual among stakeholders and the society at large.

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Essential skills and competences 25 competences

Occupation specific

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analyse issues

Examine social, economic or political aspects in order to deliver a report or briefing.

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represent special-interest groups' members

Replace and speak for the members of special-interest groups in negotiations about policies, safety and working conditions.

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Sector-specific

7 competences
advise on drafting policies

Provide specific knowledge and relevant considerations (e.g. financial, legal, strategic) on matters which should be considered when drafting policies.

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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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deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances

Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.

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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.

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manage members

Oversee that members pay their fees and that they get information about union or organisation activities.

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recruit members

Carry out assessment and recruitment of members.

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represent union members

Replace and speak for the members in negotiations with management about workplace topics and represent the union at conferences and negotiations.

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Cross-sector

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advise on legislative acts

Advise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.

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conduct public presentations

Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.

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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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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.

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This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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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.

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interact with the board of directors

Present the results of the company, answer questions in regards to the organisation, and receive guidelines on the future perspectives and plans for the company.

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keep updated on the political landscape

Read, search, and analyse the political situation of a region as a source of information applicable for different purposes such as information, decision-making, and management, and investments.

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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 budgets

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

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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..

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negotiate health and safety issues with third parties

Consult, negotiate and agree on potential risks, measures and safety procedures with third parties.

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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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present arguments persuasively

Present arguments during a negotiation or debate, or in written form, in a persuasive manner in order to obtain the most support for the case the speaker or writer represents.

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represent the organisation

Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.

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show diplomacy

Deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.

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use communication techniques

Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.

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Optional knowledge 13 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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international human rights law

The aspect of international law which deals with the promotion and protection of human rights, the related treaties and agreements between nations, the binding legal effects, and the contributions made to the development and implemenation of human rights law.

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labour law

The field of law that is concerned with the regulation of the relationship between employers, employees, trade unions, and the government.

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sports ethics

The ethical considerations in sport activities, policy and management that ensure fair play and sportsmanship in all recreational and competitive sports.

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Cross-sector

10 competences
business law

The field of law concerned with the trade and commerce activities of businesses and private persons and their legal interactions. This relates to numerous legal disciplines, including tax and employment law.

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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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employment law

The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.

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government policy implementation

The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.

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graphic design

The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

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humanitarian aid actors

Stakeholders and organisations involved in deploying humanitarian aid in emergency cases such as natural disasters, war or any other environmental calamity. Such actors can represent local, national, sectorial or international organisations dealing with relief work in third world countries.

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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.

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statistics

The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments in order to forecast and plan work-related activities.

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trade union regulations

The compilation of legal agreements and practices for operations of trade unions. Legal scope of trade unions in their quest of protecting the rights and minimum working standards of workers.

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trading law

Field of law that states and regulates the affairs and legal practices for trading goods and services.

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Optional skills and competences 35 competences

Occupation specific

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circulate information

Communicate the research results of social, economic or political issues within and outside the union.

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visit places of work

Investigate workplaces where members of the union work in order to check working conditions and to define other potential issues.

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Sector-specific

19 competences
advise on consumer rights

Advise consumers as well as retailers and service providers on the legislation concerning consumer rights, what actions consumers may undertake in order to ensure their rights are adhered to, how businesses may improve compliance to consumer rights legislation, and the correct manner to handle disputes.

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analyse membership

Identify trends in membership and determine areas of potential membership growth.

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check payrolls

Control and ensure employees are being paid correctly by their employers.

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defend human rights

Protect human rights towards and between colleagues and also towards the civil populations one is in contact with.

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develop employment policies

Develop and supervise the implementation of policies which aim to improve employment standards such as working conditions, hours, and pay, as well as reduce unemployment rates.

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develop membership strategies

Create proposals for membership strategies such as options for alternative membership models, membership rules and financial modelling.

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develop trade policies

Develop strategies which support economic growth and facilitate productive trade relations both nationally and internationally.

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evaluate humanitarian programme proposals

Provide feedback on proposals concerning plans to improve and to contribute to human welfare.

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handle complaints

Manage problems, protestations and disputes on the job.

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identify research topics

Determine issues on social, economic or political level in order to explore them and to do research on them.

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influence legislators

Influence the organisations and individuals involved in the process of making or changing legislation and laws in order to obtain a desired result, by identifying which parties would be best to contact and using persuasive methods to influence their actions and decisions.

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interview people

Interview people in a range of different circumstances.

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liaise with sports organisations

Liaise with local sports councils, regional committees and national governing bodies.

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manage sport competition programmes

Develop competitive programmes through careful planning, management and evaluation to ensure each programme meets the needs and requirements of a variety of key stakeholders.

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manage sports events

Plan, organise and evaluate sports events which are critical to competition and to the profile and development of a sport. Allow athletes to perform at their best, be a catalyst for broader success, to introduce the sport to new participants and increase its profile and perhaps funding, facility provision, influence and prestige.

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promote equality in sport activities

Develop policies and programmes that aim to increase the participation and involvement of underrepresented groups in sport, such as women and girls, ethnic minority groups, disabled people and, in some cases, young people.

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promote free trade

Develop strategies for the promotion of free trade, open competition between businesses for the development of economic growth, in order to gain support for free trade and competition regulation policies.

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study topics

Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal discussions with knowledgeable persons.

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write leaflets

Create flyers such as recruitment flyers in order to recruit people or publicity flyers in order to contribute to the development of publicity campaigns.

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Cross-sector

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advise 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.

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apply diplomatic principles

Apply the processes involved in the creation of international treaties by conducting negotiations between representatives of different countries, protecting the home government's interests, and facilitating compromise.

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build international relations

Build positive communication dynamics with organisations from different countries in order to build a cooperative relationship and optimise information exchange.

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develop communications strategies

Manage or contribute to the conception and implementation of an organisation's internal and external communications plans and presentation, including its online presence.

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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.

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develop manufacturing policies

Develop policies and procedures applied in a manufactury such as employment policies or safety procedures.

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identify hazards in the workplace

Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.

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liaise with local authorities

Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

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manage fundraising activities

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

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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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prepare speeches

Write speeches on multiple topics in a way to hold the attention and interest of an audience.

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protect employee rights

Assess and handle situations in which the rights set by legislation and corporate policy for employees may be breached and take the appropriate actions in order to protect the employees.

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use databases

Use software tools for managing and organising data in a structured environment which consists of attributes, tables and relationships in order to query and modify the stored data.

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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.

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