Senior officials of special-interest organizations determine, formulate and direct the implementation of policies of special-interest organizations, such as political-party organizations, trade unions, employers' organizations, trade and industry associations, humanitarian or charity organizations, or sports associations, and represent their organizations and act on their behalf.
Skill level:
Skilled
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Job Responsibilities
- Determining and formulating the policies, rules and regulations of the organization
- Planning, directing and coordinating the general functioning of the organization
- Reviewing the operations and results of the organization and reporting to boards of directors and governing bodies, the organization’s membership and funding agencies
- Negotiating on behalf of the organization, its members and relevant special-interest groups
- Promoting the interests of the organization, its members and relevant special-interest groups before the legislature, government or general public
- Planning, organising and directing sections charged with implementing the organization's policies, programmes, rules and regulations
- Ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are developed and implemented to provide budgetary control
- Monitoring and evaluating performance of the organization or enterprise against established objectives and policies
- Representing the organization at official occasions and board meetings, in negotiations and at conventions, public hearings and forums
