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
advise on risk management
government policy implementation
foreign affairs policy development
advise on legislative acts
monitor political conflicts
advise on foreign affairs policies
write situation reports
advise on conflict management
analyse foreign affairs policies
Optional & specialised skills
ensure cross-department cooperation
develop international cooperation strategies
assess risk factors
show intercultural awareness
observe new developments in foreign countries
perform political negotiation
identify security threats
maintain operational communications
handle conflicts
present reports
analyse potential threats against national security
diplomatic principles
scientific research methodology
assess danger in risk areas
international law
apply conflict management
maintain relationships with government agencies
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.