Administrative Officer for EU Affairs, Competition, and State Aid Law | Sachbearbeitung (m/w/d) EU-Grundsatzangelegenheiten, EU-Wettbewerbs- und Beihilfenrecht

Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz

Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Apr 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role within the Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection involves managing EU-level policy matters, specifically focusing on competition and state aid law. You will be responsible for assessing the conformity of state aid, coordinating with the European Commission, and managing reporting and transparency obligations. Additionally, you will handle EU-related Bundesrat matters and collaborate with EU agencies and regional representatives. The position requires a high degree of initiative, independent work, and strong communication skills to coordinate between various departments and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for a public administration professional looking to influence agricultural and innovation policy at the EU level within a supportive, family-friendly, and flexible work environment in Hanover.

Required Skills

Education

Degree as 'Diplom-Verwaltungswirt/in (FH)', 'Diplom-Verwaltungsbetriebswirt/in (FH)', a comparable Bachelor's degree in public administration, or successful completion of the 'Verwaltungsprüfung II' (Administrative Examination II).

Experience

  • Professional experience in public administration
  • Experience in EU affairs, preferably in competition and state aid law

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must hold qualification for the first entry office of career group 2 (Laufbahngruppe 2, 1. Einstiegsamt) or equivalent. Position is based in Hanover. Willingness to work in a government ministry environment.