The BA Political Science is gaining importance in recent years. The past decade saw a good demand for political science subjects. There are a good number of job roles available after the completion of BA Political Science.
The present article tries to give few of the job roles that are available and are important for career growth and salary packages.
Policy Officer
The policy officers are required to include researching and advising on the issues, carrying out developmental work and coordinating with external and internal contacts.
Role of the Policy Officer
As Policy Officers, they are required to undertake or commission research. They are required to gather and analyse data and information. The policy officers are required to develop expertise in a particular area or draw on the expertise of others.
Responsibilities of a Policy Officer
As a policy officer one is responsible:
- To keep up to date with social, political and economic developments
- To support and coordinate the meetings, conferences or debates
- To write briefings, reports and speeches
- To deliver oral briefings and presentations
- To carry out consultations with internal and external stakeholders
- They are required to manage and track the delivery of political organisational priorities
- They are required to develop expertise in a particular area or advice in the generalist capacity depending on the nature of the role
- Provide advice to senior managers, stakeholders and decision makers
- Work with wide range of people and organisations, including senior managers, public office officials and members of the public
- To manage and track the delivery of political or organisational priorities
- To develop expertise in a particular area or advice in a generalist capacity depending on the nature of the role
Salary & Emoluments
- Starting salary will fall between 3 lakhs to 5 lakhs per annum
- Salaries for experienced workers will be around 6 lakhs to 8 lakhs per annum
