Secretary-General (Political Party)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Executives
Summary
Oversees all general administrative operations of a political party as an executive position, handling organization management, finance and budget management, public relations, external coordination, and more.
Description
The secretary-general of a political party oversees the secretariat at the party headquarters and serves as the practical leader for all party affairs, handling a wide range of tasks including organizational operations, financial management, personnel affairs, public relations, and election support. Collaborating with the political leadership such as the party leader and secretary-general, they handle coordination among internal party departments, Diet correspondence, liaison and adjustment with branches, negotiations with supporters, media, other political parties, and administrative agencies. They contribute to advancing party policies and strengthening the organizational foundation through budget preparation, fund income and expenditure management, member recruitment and training, and practical support for election strategies.
Future Outlook
While the scope of work is expanding and becoming more complex due to changes in the political environment and funding regulations, new skills such as digital public relations and SNS utilization are required, so the demand for highly specialized secretaries-general is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Excellent Communication Skills / Has Coordination Skills / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Full-time / Long Hours / Office Work / Shifts
Career Path
Politician's Secretary → Policy Staff → Local Organization Secretary-General → National Secretary-General → Party Executive
Required Skills
Financial and Budget Management / Human Resource Management / Negotiation and Coordination Skills / Organization Management / Political Funds Control Law Knowledge / Public Relations Strategy
Recommended Skills
Campaign Planning and Operations / Crisis Management Communication / Political Organization Practical Experience / Stakeholder Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Quick adaptation to changes in political situations and legal systems is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is crucial for budget management and compliance with regulations. |
| Communication Skills | High dialogue skills are required for coordination and negotiations within and outside the party. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactive promotion of policy implementation and organizational reform is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to plan and manage diverse tasks such as organizational operations and election support is essential. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are needed to address issues within and outside the party and emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Intense workload and strong external pressures require high stress tolerance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and meeting responses, with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Party Secretary-General
- Political Party Secretary-General
Related Jobs
- General Secretary
- Party Leader
- Secretary-General