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policy manager

Policy managers are responsible for managing the development of policy programs and ensuring that the strategic objectives of the organization are met.

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Description

Policy managers are responsible for managing the development of policy programs and ensuring that the strategic objectives of the organization are met. They oversee the production of policy positions, as well as the organization's campaign and advocacy work in fields such as environmental, ethics, quality, transparency, and sustainability.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

business analysis quality standards organisational policies policy analysis corporate social responsibility strategic planning

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

project management company policies corporate law environmental policy legal department processes environmental legislation management department processes accounting department processes government policy environmental threats international trade pollution prevention public health

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor company policy set organisational policies integrate strategic foundation in daily performance advise on efficiency improvements create advocacy material monitor legislation developments ensure compliance with policies design advocacy campaigns advise on communication strategies ensure compliance with company regulations comply with legal regulations advise on drafting policies develop company strategies promote environmental awareness

OPTIONALOptional competences

advise on environmental remediation advise on waste management procedures liaise with government officials analyse legislation apply strategic thinking use different communication channels implement strategic management advise on sustainable management policies draft tender documentation follow the statutory obligations provide legal advice integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations apply company policies implement strategic planning manage government policy implementation manage advocacy strategies perform market research monitor policy proposals track key performance indicators liaise with politicians analyse the context of an organisation plan measures to safeguard natural protected areas develop environmental policy advise on legal decisions implement environmental action plans lead managers of company departments report on environmental issues measure sustainability of tourism activities ensure compliance with legal requirements implement policy in healthcare practices promote organisational communication coordinate environmental efforts analyse legal enforceability ensure compliance with environmental legislation develop organisational policies perform data analysis supervise advocacy work analyse environmental data

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)