§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

special-interest groups' official

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

budgetary principles communication principles public relations good governance

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

international human rights law government policy implementation labour law business law statistics election law employment law trading law sports ethics politics trade union regulations graphic design humanitarian aid actors

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop economic policies evaluate humanitarian programme proposals promote equality in sport activities influence legislators manage sports events liaise with local authorities prepare speeches advise legislators analyse membership manage fundraising activities write work-related reports build international relations handle complaints defend human rights identify research topics develop communications strategies study topics visit places of work write leaflets use databases advise on consumer rights develop manufacturing policies apply diplomatic principles liaise with sports organisations manage sport competition programmes interview people promote free trade circulate information develop trade policies prepare presentation material protect employee rights develop employment policies check payrolls develop membership strategies identify hazards in the workplace

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