Energy Efficiency Policy Advisor | Referentin+oder+Referenten+wmd+im+Bereich+Energieeffizienz

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle

Eschborn, Taunus, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Sep 30, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role as an Energy Efficiency Policy Advisor at the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) in Eschborn involves crucial work supporting Germany's national energy and climate targets. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating fundamental policy tasks related to the administration of federal energy subsidy programs and developing robust quality management systems for grant activities. The advisor will also be responsible for designing and monitoring departmental controlling processes and leading communication and public relations strategies for the energy funding department, including organizing key events like the BAFA Energy Day. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Economics or Administrative Sciences, coupled with a strong understanding of national and European energy policy, especially concerning energy efficiency and renewable energies. The position requires excellent communication skills, resilience, and a secure command of the English language (C1 level). This is a permanent position that offers a pathway for recruiting future BAFA leadership, making it ideal for ambitious professionals seeking long-term public service careers.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent scientific university degree) in Economics or Administrative Sciences

Experience

  • Professional experience in energy policy and public administration is highly beneficial
  • Experience in coordinating fundamental policy tasks across departments
  • Experience in developing and optimizing quality management systems
  • Experience in planning and monitoring departmental controlling (Energy Programs)
  • Desirable: Experience in project management
  • Desirable: Experience in supervising scientific studies
  • Desirable: Knowledge of procurement law (conducting national/EU tender procedures)

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake domestic and international business trips (sometimes lasting several days), Demonstrated leadership motivation and potential, Ability to analyze and assess complex factual situations