# Competences — youth programme director Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a79e7622-2307-44e2-94cc-d1ff1caf655a). ## Essential - **adolescent psychological development** (knowledge) - **analyse community needs** (skill/competence) - **analyse goal progress** (skill/competence) - **cooperate with professionals** (skill/competence) - **develop a pedagogical concept** (skill/competence) - **establish collaborative relations** (skill/competence) - **impact of social contexts on health** (knowledge) - **liaise with local authorities** (skill/competence) - **maintain relations with local representatives** (skill/competence) - **maintain relationships with government agencies** (skill/competence) - **pedagogy** (knowledge) - **promote social awareness** (skill/competence) - **promote social change** (skill/competence) - **promote the safeguarding of young people** (skill/competence) ## Optional - apply strategic thinking (skill/competence) - budgetary principles (knowledge) - build community relations (skill/competence) - communicate about youth's well-being (skill/competence) - communicate with media (skill/competence) - develop educational resources (skill/competence) - develop professional network (skill/competence) - government policy implementation (knowledge) - manage staff (skill/competence) - perform project management (skill/competence) - plan youth activities (skill/competence) - present reports (skill/competence) - project management principles (knowledge) - propose leisure activities (skill/competence) - set organisational policies (skill/competence) - show intercultural awareness (skill/competence) - train employees (skill/competence) - work within communities (skill/competence)