Description
Agricultural policy officers analyse and identify agricultural policy issues and develop plans for improvement and new policy implementation. They write reports and presentations in order to communicate and acquire support for the policies from government officials and the public. They also communicate with professionals in agriculture for research and information purposes and perform administrative duties.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
government policy implementationagronomylegislation in agricultureecological principlesenvironmental legislation in agriculture and forestryquality standardspollution legislationEuropean Structural and Investment Funds regulationsscientific research methodologyagroecologyproject management principlespolicy analysispollution prevention
Practical Skills
develop agricultural policiesmanage government policy implementationmaintain relations with local representativesliaise with local authoritiespromote agricultural policiesmaintain relationships with government agenciesadvise on legislative actscreate solutions to problemsprepare government funding dossiersconduct public presentationspresent reportskeep task recordspromote environmental awarenessdevelop professional networkoversee quality controlcarry out strategic researchmanage government-funded programmesdevelop educational resourcesadvise on government policy complianceconduct educational activities