Referatsleiter Förderung ländliche Entwicklung (m/w/d)
Core
Leading a department of 21 staff responsible for implementing Integrated Rural Development funding projects, specifically under LEADER and Rural Development guidelines, including grant approval, audits, and public relations.
Role type
Senior department head (Referatsleiter) for rural development funding
Builds
Funding programs and administrative decisions for rural development
Domain
Public administration / Rural development / EU funding
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Department leadership, budget management, legal compliance, audit oversight, public relations, conflict management, decision-making
Preferred skills
Knowledge of EU and Saxon funding law, public procurement law, construction law
Technologies
Word, Excel, Outlook
Responsibilities
Manage personnel, budget, and organization of the department; Provide expert supervision and guidance to staff; Approve funding applications and payment decisions; Lead objection procedures; Coordinate the overall funding cycle; Represent the department in working groups; Handle public inquiries and complaints.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities