Counsellor (Each Ministry and Agency)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Administrative civil servant position in each ministry and agency that engages in policy planning, deliberation, and coordination. Responsible for deliberations on laws and budgets, and negotiations with other bureaus and related organizations.
Description
Counsellors are assigned to each ministry and agency as career national civil servants (comprehensive track), bearing managerial responsibilities for everything from policy planning to deliberation on laws and budgets, as well as coordination and negotiations between related organizations and inter-ministry. Specifically, they handle proposals and reports at councils and meetings, creation of administrative documents, legal interpretation and bill review, and coordination tasks with related organizations, supporting the government's decision-making process. While leveraging specialized knowledge to address new policy challenges, swift and precise judgment is required. Through their career progression, they advance to positions such as counselling officer, deputy bureau director, bureau director, etc., aiming for roles that lead the entire administration.
Future Outlook
With administrative reforms and the promotion of digitalization, demand for counsellors with advanced expertise is stable or increasing.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Possesses Coordination Ability / Proficient in Logical Thinking / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Office Work / Remote / Subject to Transfers / Weekday Work
Career Path
Career National Civil Servant → Ministry Assignment (Assistant Division Chief) → Division Chief → Counsellor → Deputy Bureau Director → Bureau Director
Required Skills
Legal Interpretation / Meeting Facilitation Skills / Negotiation and Coordination Skills / Official Document Creation / Policy Planning Analysis
Recommended Skills
English Proficiency (Negotiation and Document Creation) / IT Literacy / Presentation Skills / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to logically analyze and organize policy issues is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Due to the required accuracy of legal and budget-related documents. |
| Communication Skills | High interpersonal skills are required for negotiations and coordination with other ministries and external organizations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Learning motivation to quickly respond to changes in legal systems and policy trends is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Ability to plan and organize from policy planning to execution is crucial. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to identify solutions to complex policy issues is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Passed the Comprehensive National Civil Service Examination
Related Jobs
- Administrative Staff
- Counselling Officer
- Examiner
- Policy Planner