ISCO Occupation Group 2422.2 Community Development Officer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Community Development Officer: Community development officers develop plans to improve quality of life in local communities. They investigate and assess the community's issues and needs, manage resources, and develop implementation strategies. They communicate with the community for investigation purposes, and to inform the community on development plans.
Essential Skills
- Ensure Information Transparency
- Budgetary Principles
- Build Community Relations
- Maintain Relations With Local Representatives
- Analyse Community Needs
- Provide Improvement Strategies
- Perform Resource Planning
- Conduct Public Presentations
- Liaise With Local Authorities
- Work Within Communities
- Government Policy Implementation
- Carry Out Strategic Research
Optional Skills
- Conduct Public Surveys
- Maintain Relationships With Government Agencies
- Present Reports
- Perform Public Relations
- Advise On Economic Development
- Perform Project Management
- Public Finance
- Advise On Legislative Acts
- Promote Social Awareness
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Public Housing Legislation
- Public Law
- Project Management Principles
- Develop Professional Network
- Manage Government Policy Implementation
Alternative Names
- Social Development Officer
- Outreach Support Worker
- Local Community Development Officer
