Sustainability Policy Advisor | Referent/in "Nachhaltigkeit" (m/w/d)*
Thür. Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie,Naturschutz u.Forsten Land Thüringen
Job Summary
This role involves shaping sustainable development within the Thuringian Ministry for Environment, Energy, Nature Conservation, and Forestry. As a Sustainability Policy Advisor, you will be responsible for analyzing and implementing innovative approaches to sustainability across Thuringia, with a specific focus on non-formal education (BNE), sustainable business practices, and regional development. Day-to-day tasks include drafting strategic concepts, speeches, and cabinet templates for leadership, as well as coordinating the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ). You will serve as a key liaison between national and European stakeholders, representing the ministry in expert committees and managing funding programs. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a stable public service career (A 14 / E 13) in Erfurt, offering a permanent contract, flexible working models (including home office), and the opportunity to influence high-level environmental policy at the state level.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or University Diploma in Administrative Sciences, Natural Sciences, Sustainability Management, or Regional Development.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in public administration
- Professional experience in sustainability policy at German, European, or international levels
- Experience in the implementation and management of funding programs
- Experience in project management or project leadership is preferred
- Experience in drafting official statements, cabinet templates, and strategic concepts
Languages
Additional
- Applicants with foreign degrees must provide proof of equivalence to a German degree. German language skills at C2 level are explicitly required. Candidates currently in the civil service should provide their latest performance appraisal.
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