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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

communication principles budgetary principles public relations good governance government policy implementation trading law business law labour law employment law graphic design politics trade union regulations election law statistics sports ethics humanitarian aid actors international human rights law

Practical Skills

use communication techniques perform public relations communicate with media manage government policy implementation present arguments persuasively interact with the board of directors conduct public presentations ensure compliance with policies deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances manage budgets analyse issues manage members advise on drafting policies show diplomacy develop professional network maintain relationships with government agencies identify policy breach advise on legislative acts represent union members create solutions to problems represent special-interest groups' members recruit members represent the organisation negotiate health and safety issues with third parties keep updated on the political landscape develop employment policies manage sports events apply diplomatic principles advise on consumer rights handle complaints check payrolls identify hazards in the workplace develop economic policies prepare speeches influence legislators develop membership strategies study topics defend human rights liaise with local authorities protect employee rights prepare presentation material interview people promote free trade develop trade policies develop manufacturing policies identify research topics liaise with sports organisations build international relations write leaflets circulate information write work-related reports manage sport competition programmes use databases advise legislators analyse membership manage fundraising activities promote equality in sport activities develop communications strategies visit places of work evaluate humanitarian programme proposals