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