§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

economic policy officer

Economic policy officers develop economic strategies.

Description

Economic policy officers develop economic strategies. They monitor aspects of economics such as competitiveness, innovation and trade. Economic policy officers contribute to the development of economic policies, projects and programs. They research, analyse and assess public policy problems and recommend appropriate actions.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

political economy government policy implementation economics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

international commercial transactions rules project management project management principles policy analysis international tariffs international trade international business scientific research methodology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

develop economic policies advise legislators maintain relationships with government agencies manage government policy implementation monitor national economy create solutions to problems maintain relations with local representatives advise on economic development advise on legislative acts analyse economic trends consider economic criteria in decision making forecast economic trends

OPTIONALOptional competences

establish collaborative relations carry out strategic research liaise with politicians advise on drafting policies perform project management

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