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PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY PROFILE

Submitted by christian on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 17:02

To meet the minimum standard of competence a person must demonstrate that he/she is able to practice competently to the standard expected of a professional Public Policy Advocate (PPA).   The extent to which the person is able to perform each of the following elements in his/her Public Policy Advocacy practice must be taken into account whether or not he/she meets the overall standard.        

  1. Comprehend and apply universal knowledge:  Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles underpinning good practice.
  2. Comprehend and apply local knowledge:  Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely-applied principles underpinning good practice specific to the jurisdiction in which he/she practices.
  3. Problem analysis: Define, investigate and analyze complex issues.
  4. Design and development of solutions:  Design or develop solutions to complex issues.
  5. Evaluation:  Evaluate the outcomes and impacts of activities.
  6. Protection of society: Recognize the reasonably foreseeable social, cultural and environmental effects of public policy activities, and have regard for sustainability; recognize that the protection of the society is the highest priority.
  7. Legal and regulatory: Meet all legal and regulatory requirements in the course of his or her activities.
  8. Ethics: Conduct his or her activities ethically.
  9. Manage Public Policy Activities:  Manage part or all of one or more public policy advocacy activities.
  10. Communication: Communicate clearly with others in the course of his or her activities.
  11. Lifelong learning: Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities sufficient to maintain and extend his or her competence.
  12. Judgement:   Recognize complexity and assess alternatives in light of competing requirements and incomplete knowledge. Exercise sound judgement in the course of his or her activities.
  13. Responsibility for decisions:  Be responsible for making decisions on part or all of his or her activities.   

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