Profession policy advisor

Policy advisors develop and advise on policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programmes.

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Tasks policy advisor

• Review existing policies and legislation, e.g. to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions.
• Identify issues to research and analyse.
• Research relevant issues, e.g. social, economic and industrial trends, client expectations of programmes and services provided, etc.
• Develop, analyse and evaluate policy options.
• Make recommendations for new policy.
• Assess the financial implications and fairness of existing policies.
• Liaise and consult with interested parties (e.g. programme administrators), e.g. to identify policy needs or to discuss policy options.
• Write reports, prepare briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes.
• Prepare speeches and presentations.
• Prepare and maintain policy and procedure manuals.

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