Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
political affairs officer
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
foreign affairs
government policy implementation
advise on risk management
advise on legislative acts
write situation reports
foreign affairs policy development
analyse foreign affairs policies
advise on foreign affairs policies
monitor political conflicts
advise on conflict management
Optional & specialised skills
develop international cooperation strategies
analyse potential threats against national security
maintain operational communications
handle conflicts
ensure cross-department cooperation
observe new developments in foreign countries
scientific research methodology
apply conflict management
perform political negotiation
present reports
international law
identify security threats
show intercultural awareness
maintain relationships with government agencies
assess risk factors
assess danger in risk areas
diplomatic principles
Other matches: embassy counsellor · foreign affairs officer · legal policy officer · public affairs consultant · regulatory affairs manager
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.