Career and Job roles available after MA Public Policy

There are a good number of job roles available after MA Public Policy. The MA Public Policy students are required to execute the government projects that are planned for the deprived society. The demand for MA Public policy students has increased in the last 5 to 10 years.

The present article tries to explain a few important job roles available in the Public Policy sector. Let's’ discuss them detail

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 4 lakhs to 5 lakhs per annum
• Salaries for experienced workers will be around 6 lakhs to 7 lakhs per annum

Charity Officer

The charity officers work for the charitable organisations, NGOs and non-profit organisations. They are required to have a focus on project management, business development, finance marketing, public relations, fundraising or volunteer management.

Role of a Charity officer

As a Charity Officer one is required to carry out marketing and public relations activities to raise the profile of the organisation’s services and campaigns. They are required to take care of fundraising materials such as pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, brochures, etc.

Responsibilities of a Charity Officer

As a Charity officer one is responsible to:

• They are required to create and organise fundraising initiatives and events
• They are required to carry out many administrative tasks like applying for grants and other sources of funding, managing budgets, gathering data, preparing reports, database management and many other administrative tasks
• Carry out marketing and public relations to raise the profile of the organisation’s services and campaigns
• Approach potential donors and maintain lists
• Coordinate with external agencies, including voluntary sector organisations like the media, local authorities, business contacts, trustees and other stakeholders or clients
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers
• Create awareness about the initiatives in the government level and apply for grants and other sources of funding, managing budgets, gathering data, preparing reports, database management and administrative work to meet the charity’s needs

Salary & Emoluments

• Starting salary will fall between 4 lakhs to 6 lakhs per annum
• Salaries for experienced workers will be around 6 lakhs to 8 lakhs per annum

Public Relations Officer

The Public relations officers should be creative communicators who can thrive on the demands of client reputation management and ensure that proper information is communicated effectively on behalf of the client or an organisation.

Role of Public Relations’ Officer

As a public relation’s officer, one is required to manage a reputation in an organisation when it comes to communication. The public relations officer is required to use all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of the clients or the organisation.

Responsibilities of the Public Relation Officer

As a public relation officer, one is needed to:

• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies
• Communicate with colleagues and key spokesperson
• Coordinate with and answer the enquires from media, individuals and other organisations
• Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media
• Collate and analyse media coverage
• Write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports
• Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes
• Devise and coordinate photo opportunities
• Organise events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours
• Maintain and update information on the organisation’s website
• Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities
• Fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives
• Be updated with latest PR techniques

Salary & Emoluments

• Starting salary will fall between 3 lakhs to 5 lakhs per annum
• Salaries for experienced workers will be around 4 lakhs to 6 lakhs per annum

Final Lines

The above mentioned are some of the important job roles available in the field of Public Policy. The students of MA Public Policy are required to monitor the government projects and initiatives that are taken up for the benefit of deprived society. The MA Public Policy students can earn a decent salary and can also expect a good career growth in the field.