government minister
Government ministers function as decision-makers in national or regional governments, and head government ministries. They perform legislative duties and supervise the operation of their department.
Also called: prime minister, minister of state, minister, assembley minister, secretary of state, member of parliament
- 14
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- member of parliamentWhat changes?11 skills in common
- senatorWhat changes?10 skills in common
- secretary of state6 skills in common
- governor5 skills in common
- city councillor4 skills in common
- mayor4 skills in common
- public affairs consultant4 skills in common
- legislative drafter3 skills in common
Essential skills
14- analyse legislation
- apply crisis management
- brainstorm ideas
- constitutional law
- good governance
- government policy implementation
- government representation
- legislation procedure
- make legislative decisions
- manage government policy implementation
- perform political negotiation
- prepare legislation proposition
- present legislation proposition
- rhetoric
Optional skills
18- apply conflict management
- budgetary principles
- build international relations
- conduct public presentations
- engage in debates
- establish collaborative relations
- liaise with local authorities
- monitor political conflicts
- perform government ceremonies
- perform public relations
- political campaigning
- political parties
- political science
- present reports
- promote political campaign
- public finance
- public law
- represent national interests
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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