Agronomy Studies Officer – Master's Level (m/f/d) (réf. G26000775)

About the role

The Water Management Administration (Administration de la gestion de l'eau) is looking for an agronomy studies officer to join its Water Protection Unit in Esch-sur-Alzette (Belval). This is the Master's-level post (treatment group A1). You will harmonise and centralise the agricultural topics handled by the administration and support agricultural projects so that they are implemented coherently. A central part of the role is supporting the national implementation and monitoring of the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), and coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 16 April 2021. You will also help define and put in place agricultural measures under the water management plan, and take part in national and international working groups. The post is open as a state employee contract (CDI), by change of administration, or by admission to the civil service as a fonctionnaire (group A1). Applicants must be citizens of the European Union, hold a Master's degree, and have a good knowledge of Luxembourgish, French and German, the three administrative languages - German and Luxembourgish are particularly important for this role. Applications close on 3 December 2026.

Responsibilities

- Harmonise and centralise agricultural topics within the Water Management Administration - Support agricultural projects so they are implemented coherently - Support the national implementation and monitoring of the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) - Coordinate and monitor implementation of the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 16 April 2021 - Help define and implement agricultural measures under the water management plan - Take part in national and international working groups

Requirements

- A Master's degree (higher education diploma, at least level 7 CLQ) in agronomy or a related field - Very good knowledge of agricultural science - Very good written and spoken expression in the three administrative languages, especially German and Luxembourgish - Confident use of MS Office - Good document analysis skills, flexibility and team spirit - Organisational skills and the ability to set priorities - Citizenship of the European Union, as required for this state post

Preferred qualifications

Experience advising the agricultural sector on water protection is an advantage. The ability to develop a comprehensive vision and strategy, and knowledge of plant protection products, are also valued.

Skills