Planning Officer (Each Ministry and Agency)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Administrative position in each ministry and agency responsible for policy planning, planning coordination, budget formulation, etc.
Description
Planning Officers belong to central government ministries (ministries and agencies) and are involved in formulating, evaluating, and improving policies to address social issues. They analyze laws and systems, compile statistical data and survey results to formulate policy directions, create budget requests and planning documents. They also coordinate and negotiate with other ministries, local governments, private organizations, etc., to build policy implementation structures. They are involved throughout the entire policy lifecycle, including post-implementation effect verification and administrative reform promotion, aiming to improve services to the public.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of digital government and administrative reform, demand for the expertise and data analysis skills of policy planning officers is expected to increase. Roles will become even more important with the expansion of new policy areas to meet diverse public needs.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Patient / Sociable with coordination skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Department Rotation / Kasumigaseki Office / Partial Remote Work Possible
Career Path
Pass National Public Service Exam (Comprehensive Track) → Ministry Planning Officer (Entry Level) → Section Chief Assistant/Counselor Assistant → Section Chief/Counselor → Director-General/Counselor
Required Skills
Budget Management / Data Analysis / Document Creation / Legal Analysis / Policy Analysis / Stakeholder Coordination
Recommended Skills
IT Literacy / Language Skills / Presentation Skills / Project Management / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Required to analyze vast amounts of data and information to plan and evaluate policies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for creating laws and budget proposals. |
| Communication Skills | Required due to frequent coordination and negotiations with related ministries and external organizations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn new knowledge such as social conditions and legal amendments. |
| Planning & Organization | Required due to long-term policy planning and coordination tasks. |
| Problem Solving | Required to develop policy solutions for complex social issues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- National Public Service Comprehensive Job Exam
Aliases
- Policy Planning Officer
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