ISCO Occupation Group 2432.8 Public Affairs Consultant
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Public Affairs Consultant: Public affairs consultants function as representatives for a client's goal. They attempt to persuade legislative bodies and policy makers to implement laws or regulation in accordance with the client's wishes, and negotiate with parties with potentially conflicting interests. They perform analytical and research duties in order to ensure that the client's cause is being addressed in an appropriate way to the appropriate parties. They also consult their clients on their causes and policies.
Essential Skills
- Think Analytically
- Manage Government Policy Implementation
- Influence Legislators
- Apply Diplomatic Principles
- Government Policy Implementation
- Advise On Conflict Management
- Advise On Legislative Acts
- Perform Political Negotiation
- Maintain Relationships With Government Agencies
- Protect Client Interests
- Diplomatic Principles
- Legislation Procedure
Optional Skills
- Facilitate Official Agreement
- Legal Terminology
- Advise On Public Image
- Government Representation
- Moderate In Negotiations
- Establish Collaborative Relations
- Liaise With Politicians
- Legal Research
- Assess Risk Factors
- Conduct Public Surveys
- Perform Public Relations
- Rhetoric
- Advise On Public Relations
- Monitor Political Conflicts
- Build International Relations
- Present Arguments Persuasively
- Political Science
Alternative Names
- Public Affairs Agent
- Corporate And Public Affairs Consultant
- Public Relations Consultant
- External Relations Consultant
- External Relations Specialist
- Public Affairs And Communication Consultant
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Public Affairs Officer
- Corporate & Public Affairs Consultant
- Communication And Public Affairs Specialist
- Public Affairs Activist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Public Affairs & Communication Consultant
- Public Information Consultant
- Press And Public Affairs Specialist
- Lobbyist
