Local development agent

 Local development agent
development facilitator
Whether it involves encouraging the establishment of small businesses or creating sports facilities, the local development agent designs action programs and monitors their implementation on the ground. He knows how to prepare administrative and financial files, lead meetings and write reports for elected officials. Dynamic, autonomous and available, this professional has a strong aptitude for dialogue. Opportunities are mainly located in local communities.


Professional life
Jobs on the rise
The local development job market involves a small workforce. However, with the rise of local educational projects, local democracy, prevention-safety actions, the establishment of neighborhood town halls... the profession should develop. The job offer is also boosted by the job mobility which characterizes the profession. However, certain rural areas or less attractive communities struggle to recruit.
A certain stability
Linked to a mission, the jobs are of limited duration. This is why communities are still recruiting contract workers. The sequence of numerous short missions often precedes a certain stabilization. The trend would be to recruit professionals through competitions (writer and presenter) for the territorial civil service. The experience acquired during the missions then allows you to progress to the position of project manager, project manager or consultant in a design office.
Beginner's salary
1600 euros gross per month.
Working conditions
Contractor or civil servant
The local development agent most often works in a city or urban community, but also in communities of municipalities, associations, regional natural parks or planning consultancy offices. He can be an employee under contract or a territorial civil servant (editor, attaché), after passing a competitive examination.
Frequent travel
Working in a network, the local development agent maintains links with municipal, departmental and regional services, educational and social structures, etc. He is required to travel frequently to meet elected officials, residents or the associative sector.
Professional mobility
Autonomous and available, he adapts his schedule to the importance of the projects. Most often part of a team, he can also work alone, particularly in rural areas. To remain effective, the development agent needs a fresh perspective. This implies a regular change of position every 4 or 5 years.
SKILLS
Everything you need to know about Administration
The local development agent can also establish a territorial diagnosis, put together a technical and financial file and mobilize elected officials and project partners. Knowledgeable about public planning and development policies, he knows the workings of local, regional, national or European administration.
Effective communication
A man of interface, he is as comfortable leading meetings as he is in interacting with residents and elected officials. He masters different work tools: interview techniques, editorial techniques, organization of events.
Commitment and diplomacy
Passionate about his mission, the development agent knows how to take a step back and demonstrate humility. In the event of tensions with local actors, he uses diplomacy and tact with his interlocutors. Curiosity, open-mindedness, diplomacy, autonomy, listening skills and creativity are also essential to practice your profession.
Nature of the work
Unite around a project
Do parents want to see benches installed in front of the school? The local development agent passes the information on to elected officials. Anchored in a neighborhood, a town or a rural area, it matches the needs of residents and local political issues. Its mission: to unite the action of elected officials, associations, municipal services and social structures.
Create momentum
This field professional offers and monitors numerous projects: school support, educational outings, prevention of delinquency with police services, integration of isolated families, installation of urban facilities... In rural areas, he is interested in land use planning and involves farmers in country projects (territory bringing together several municipalities).
Promote the right of expression
The local development agent organizes meals and activities (neighborhood dances, themed day or week, etc.). As a mediator, he promotes local democracy by establishing neighborhood advisory councils. Objective: to allow citizens to give their opinion on issues concerning urban management, traffic, etc.
Training to enter the profession
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