Interreg
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IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Croatia”

Support communication about cooperation between Hungary and Croatia.

The Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI-A Programme Hungary-Croatia is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Croatia”.

The Interreg VI-A Programme is the fourth iteration of Interreg programmes on the common border of Hungary and Croatia. Starting from the Interreg III era until the currently closing 2014-2020 programming period, the project partners of the two countries have engaged in ever deeper and broader cooperation. For the 2021-2027 financial perspective the planners of the new Interreg programme have built on the foundations of the predecessor programmes, but have embraced slightly new thematic fields as well (e.g. energy efficiency and climate change mitigation actions, cross-border transport connection development etc). The programme is in a starting-up phase.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication, dissemination and event activities jointly with JS staff, under their supervision and supporting their work. The activities are:

• promote existing projects and share updates on the funding possibilities of the Interreg programme;
• compile success stories, capture photos, or record video testimonials, prepare statistical summaries;
• assist in designing programme’s promotional materials: booklets, newsletters, templates, etc.
• draft newsletters, organise webinars;
• with JS supervision create draft content for the programme’s communication platforms;
• gather feedback from project partners, prepare / send/ analyse surveys, conduct interviews;
• assess project partners and stakeholders satisfaction, identify challenges, collect suggestions;
• raise awareness about the projects’ goals, impact, and importance;
• participate in preparing and implementing awareness-raising campaigns or events;
• assist in organising Interreg Cooperation Day / information day events;
• help project partners during the preparation for various contests initiated by Interact or the EC.

Other information:

Financial support of: 27 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Budapest, Hungary.

Start and duration: August, for 4 month(s).

Languages*: English (B2) and Croatian (B2).

Learn more and apply here.

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Slovakia”

Support cooperation between Hungary and Slovakia.

The Joint Secretariat Interreg  Hungary-Slovakia is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Hungary-Slovakia” which aims to relieve administrative and legal barriers at the Hungarian-Slovak border, to build up mutual trust between the citizens of the area and to make the border region environmentally friendly.

The volunteer will be carrying outthe following activities and tasks:

• Promoting projects: They will help spread the word and keep stakeholders engaged by crafting compelling stories, gathering captivating photos, and capturing video testimonials showcasing approximately 45 projects funded through the Hungary-Slovakia Interreg Programme;
• Organizing European Cooperation Day: Their assistance would be invaluable in supporting coordination of events at the program level, ensuring the seamless execution of activities aimed at celebrating European cooperation and fostering cross-border partnerships.

Volunteer will work in close collaboration with the staff members but she/he is responsible for compelling project stories in three language mutation.

Collaboration and teamwork are central to our approach, and IVY volunteers will be integrated into the team seamlessly. They will have the opportunity to contribute their insights, ideas, and skills.

Other information:

Financial support of: 27 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Budapest, Hungary.

Start and duration: August, for 4 months.

Languages*: Slovak (B2), Hungarian (B2), English (B2).

Read more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme Netherlands-Flanders (Vlaaned)

Promote cooperation across the Belgian and Dutch borders!

The Joint Secretariat Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland is looking for three volunteers and the Managing Authority is looking for one volunteer! (4 positions)

The Interreg programme Vlaanderen-Nederland focuses on strengthening the five Flemish provinces in Belgium and the three southern provinces of The Netherlands. Four are the main priorities for this border area:

• innovation and research infrastructure,
• training and the functioning of the labour market,
• adaptation to climate change, biodiversity and air pollution prevention, sustainable
  leisure activities and tourism,
• solving administrative-legal bottlenecks at the border.

The volunteers will support the programme in reaching these priorities through communication activities, carrying out mainly two strands of tasks:

• Interreg VI: promote & report >>> communication about projects

From this year onwards, we are expanding our content planning/calendar and pouring it into sections such as ‘project highlighted’ (interview), ‘behind the scenes’, ‘did you know’ (infographic), testimonials (project partner, residents or other target groups that experience the impact of the project), interactive polls, information about guides and/or regulations, etc. With this the volunteer(s) can make a substantial contribution to bring projects to the attention through our website and social media channels by fully playing out the role as an Interreg reporter through articles, interviews, videos, photo reports, blogs…

Concrete tasks:
– coming up with substantive input for the calendar (by, among other things, questioning the project advisors) and checking with the communications advisor
– contacting, informing and making agreements with involved project partners for conducting interviews, articles, making videos, etc.
– go on site and ensure that the interview can be conducted and that photos are taken (everything that is needed to achieve a nice result)
– writing and/or editing and making the item suitable for website and social media
– active contribution to the newsletter (and possible full ‘take over’ is negotiable!)
– you will also participate in the daily operation of the secretariat and attend our weekly meetings

• Interreg VI: analyse & report >>> public consultation

The European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) launched a consultation process to gather opinions/comments/suggestions as to what shape Interreg should take after 2027. DG REGIO encourages Interreg programmes to run a wider stakeholders’ consultation – e.g. local communities, (potential) beneficiaries, citizens – as they best know their constituency and already have some experience in this respect (e.g. consultations to prepare the 2014-2020 Interreg).
As an Interreg programme, we also foresee a consultation in 2024. The volunteer(s) can play an important role in this when it comes to questioning citizens in our border region. We are currently brainstorming about an efficient approach, but if we find candidates quickly, we are happy to involve them in the entire thought process. In addition, we see the volunteer(s) as best suited to conduct research, collect and analyse data and work with us on the final harvesting report.

Concrete tasks:
– active contribution to shaping the survey among citizens (action plan, communicative framework, practical elaboration, etc.)
– you will receive a short training from one of our colleagues so that you can anticipate certain situations during the surveys
– go out and question citizens at strategic places (together with another volunteer or colleague)
– during the consultations: occasionally take some photos and film (we provide an enthusiastic ‘promo video’ about the consultation of citizens during the process)
– analysing the collected information and providing feedback to the colleagues involved

Other information:

Financial support of: 37 euros per day

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Start and duration: Start date between March and May 2024, for 6 months

Languages*: Dutch (C1) and English (B1). 

Read more and apply here!

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “INNOV4LIFE”

Support the digital transformation in healthcare services on the border between Portugal and Spain

Axencia Galega Para a Xestión Do Coñecemento en Saúde ACIS is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “INNOV4LIFE”, under the Interreg Programme “POCTEP”.

The objective of the Interreg project “INNOV4LIFE” is to promote a digital transformation towards more sustainable social and healthcare models, in a cross-border region which presents significant demographic changes, with ageing rates higher than the European average.

The volunteer will be carrying out implementation and communication activities:

• Assistance to the planning and execution of work meetings, reunions, workshops and any other of the events of the project;
• Aiding in the writing of reports, summaries, briefings, press releases…;
• Helping in the designing of posters, publications, posts, notices…;
• Collaborating in the management of dissemination activities and events, through different means, including social networks;
• Compiling information, preparing and filing documentation, taking notes, helping with the scheduling and logistics….;
• Any other middle/back office support tasks needed for the execution of the project’s activities.

Other information:

Financial support of: 29 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Start and duration: November, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: Spanish (C1) and Portuguese (B2)

Read more and apply here!

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “EU Move”

Support to overcome cross-mobility obstacles and to implement planning for cross-border local transportation system

The EU Regio Without Borders (EGTC) is looking for an IVY volunteer! The volunteer will support the Interreg project “EU Move”, under the Interreg Programme “Interreg VI-A Italy-Austria 2021-2027”.

The objective of the Interreg project “EU Move” is to remove main cross-border mobility obstacles in order to develop a multi-level cross-border governance to implement a joint planning and programming for local public passenger transport system in the cross-border area.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication and stakeholder engagement activities:

• Contribute to communication activities; preparing news for the website, creating posts for social media platforms (Facebook/Linkedın/Instagram), and assisting in managing the organization’s “Transparent Administration” page,
• Supporting day-to-day communication activities, such as assisting with the drafting of online and offline materials, researching background information, and organizing data collection.
• Assisting in the organization of meetings and events for the EU-MOVE Project
• Participating in partner meetings for the EU-MOVE Project
• Drafting project-related materials.

Other information:

Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Trieste, Italy

Start and duration: January, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: Italian (C1), English (B2), German (B2)

Learn more and apply here! 

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “COMMIT”

Support the empowering of local businesses to thrive in a low-carbon economy!

The Energy Agency of Savinjska, Šaleška and Koroška Region KSSENA is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “COMMIT”, under the Interreg Programme “Europe”.

The objective of the Interreg project “COMMIT” is to support local and regional authorities in developing an ecosystem that enhances SMEs’ access to resources necessary for the industrial transition to a low-carbon economy.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication and stakeholder engagement activities:

• help to share insights from the project with stakeholders, particularly those relevant to SMEs adapting to low-carbon practices, and establishing connections with observers to amplify the project’s goals;
• participate in planning collaborative workshops – assisting with event preparation, and designing materials for workshops;
• contribute to project newsletters, articles, social media, and other outreach channels, helping to bring project milestones to life in engaging formats.

Other information:

Financial support of: 30 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Velenje, Slovenia.

Start and duration: January, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: English (C1)

Learn more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the Programme “Interreg Saxony – Czech Republic”

Support cooperation between Saxony (Germany) and Czech Republic

The Joint Secretariat of Interreg Germany/Saxony-Czech Republic is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Programme “”Interreg Saxony – Czech Republic””, that aims to increase the quality of citizens’ life in the border area. The programme focuses on the following main priorities: innovation and competition, climate change and sustainability, education, life-long learning, culture and tourism, cooperation in partnership and confidence building.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication activities:

• Support organizing events;
• Help preparing Newsletters and creating content for social media;
• Design promotional gifts;
• Update information on the programme’s website.

Other information:

Financial support of: 35 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Dresden, Germany.

Start and duration: Starting as soon as possible, for 6 months.

Languages*: German (C2), English (C1).

Learn more and apply here!

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “Germ of Life”

Support the development of a drought risk management preventive joint approach.

Atos France is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Germ of Life”, under the Interreg Programme “Euro-MED”.

The objective of the Interreg project “Germ of Life” is to develop, test and uptake a “drought risk management preventive approach”, based on a set of jointly developed and adapted solutions. It benefits the region through enhanced drought preparedness and response, more effective water resource management and reduced agricultural losses and environmental impacts.

The volunteer will be carrying out implementation activities:

• spearhead, under supervision, the collection and preparation of diverse datasets sourced from satellites, sensors, and meteorological instruments;
• ensure that the collected dataset is cleaned and primed for analysis, setting the foundation for meaningful insights and informed decision-making;
• collaborate closely with data scientists, acting as a bridge between data collection and analysis phases;
• leverage their own knowledge in machine learning and geospatial information systems (GIS) technology to augment project capabilities.

Other information:

Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Montpellier, France.

Start and duration: November, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: French (B2) and English (C1)

Learn more and apply here.

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “StrategyMedFor”

Support Sustainable Management of Mediterranean Forests.

International Association for Mediterranean Forests is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “StrategyMedFor – Strategy for the Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Forests”, under the Interreg Programme “Interreg Euro – MED”.

The objective of the Interreg project “StrategyMedFor” is to develop a 10-year Strategy for the Sustainable Management of Mediterranean Forests that will integrate new technologies & Mediterranean-wide data to identify which forests to protect, restore or manage.

The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:

• support in social media’s management;
• support in website’s optimisation and management;
• support in the organisation of project events;
• support in the development of engagement methodologies for partners and stakeholders; development of strategies for the involvement of young people in the communication of the project;
• assist, if needed, in the data entry of the Carbon Footprint Calculation using the online tool of the Programme.

Other information:

Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Marseille, France.

Start and duration: September , for 6 months.

Languages*: English (B2), French (B1).

Learn more and apply here.

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “Netherlands-Flanders (Vlaaned)”

Support consultations to shape the future of Cooperation.

The Managing Authority Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland”, that aims to strengthen the five Flemish provinces in Belgium and the three southern provinces of The Netherlands, with projects on innovation and research infrastructure, training and the functioning of the labor market, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, biodiversity and air pollution prevention, sustainable leisure activities and tourism, and solving administrative-legal bottlenecks at the border.

The volunteer will support the consultation process to gather opinions, comments and suggestions from different stakeholders on how Interreg should be after 2027. In particular, the volunteer will carry out the following activities and tasks:

• active contribution to shaping the survey among citizens (action plan, communicative framework, practical elaboration, etc.);
• go out and question citizens at strategic places (together with another volunteer or colleague);
• during the consultations: occasionally take some photos and film (we provide an enthusiastic ‘promo video’ about the consultation of citizens during the process);
• analyzing the collected information and providing feedback to the colleagues  involved.

Other information:

Financial support of: 37 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Antwerp, Belgium.

Start and duration: Start date between March and May 2024, for 6 months.

Languages*: Dutch (C1) and English (B1).

Learn more and apply here.

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “Italy – France Maritime”

The Managing Authority of Interreg Italy – France Maritime is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Italy – France Maritime” which aims to help strengthen cross-border cooperation between the designated territories and to make this area a competitive, sustainable and inclusive area in the European and Mediterranean landscape

The volunteer will be carrying outthe following activities and tasks:

• Manage the Programme website and keep it up to date;
• Write short articles on specific topics and disseminate news on the website,
  social media, and newsletter (project results and events);
• Participate in the projects events and report on them;
• Organise the annual event or other programme events (depending on the start
  date of the placement);
• Analyse the results of the main communication activities and channels in order
  to improve the overall communication strategy;
• Prepare videos and promotional material about the programme, including the
  “project of the month” video or infographics;
• Contribute to actions, activities and tools of capitalisation.

Other information:

Financial support of:  32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Florence, Italy.

Start and duration: February 2025, for 6 months.

Languages*: Italian (C1), French (C1)

*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.

Website of the Interreg Programme: https://interreg.eu/programme/interreg-italy-france/

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “BLUEQ”

Support the conservation of blue carbon ecosystems in the Adriatic-Ionian Seas.

The Research Unit of the University of Aegean is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “BLUEQ”, under the Interreg Programme “IPA ADRION”.

The objective of the Interreg project “BLUEQ” is to conserve Posidonia oceanica meadows in the Adriatic-Ionian Seas while enhancing biodiversity and carbon sequestration to combat climate change.

The volunteer will be carrying out implementation and communication activities:

• Support coordination of project implementation;
• Assist in organizing project meetings;
• Maintain regular communication with project partners;
• Track deadlines and monitor timelines;
• Help schedule and plan tasks;
• Prepare updates for team members;
• Promote the project on social media;
• Support dissemination activities to highlight project benefits.

Other information:

Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Mytilene, Greece.

Start and duration: January, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: Greek (C2) and English (B2)

Learn more and apply here!

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “GREENHEALTH”

Support biodiversity preservation in Europe.

EUROPARC Federation is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “GREENHEALTH – Sustainable Protected Areas as a key value for human well-being“, under the Programme “Interreg Europe”.

The objective of the Interreg project “GREENHEALTH” is to improve regional public policies and to create the right regional contexts to maximize the links between Protected Areas, health and well-being.

The tasks and activities for the volunteer would include:

• Support in the development and sharing of a questionnaire to be filled in by partners on Good Practices to be transferred;
• Support in the organisation and technical back-up of a virtual exchange meeting (March-April 2025);
• Support the identification of online mentoring process tools;
• Support in the planning and realisation of an inter-regional learning workshop in Sweden (May 2025);
• Support with communication activities, as posting on social media channels and website, updating the library folder, prepare the project brochure, update the project presentation (with animation), video-editing, etc;
• Prepare updates for Steering Committee meetings;
• Revise the policy instrument page, coordinating with project partners to make it more graphic.

Other information:

Financial support of: 35 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Regensburg, Germany.

Start and duration:  February, for 5/6 months.

Languages*: English (C1).

Learn more and apply here!

IVY Reporter for the Interreg Programme “Euro-MED”

Support cooperation in the Mediterranean

The Italian National Contact Point (NCP) of the Euro-MED Interreg Program, in the premises of the Tuscany Region, is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg Programme “Euro-MED”, a transnational programme that aims to make the Mediterranean region smarter and greener and improve the governance between its stakeholders.

It provides funds for projects developed and managed by public administrations, universities, private and civil society organisations.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication tasks and activities:

• Support with the programme website and keep it up to date;
• Write short articles on specific topics and disseminate news on the website, social media, and newsletter (project results and events);
• Participate in projects events and report on them;
• Support the organization of infodays or other program events;
• Assist to analyse the results of the main communication activities and channels in order to improve the overall communication strategy of the NCP;
• Prepare videos and promotional material about the Euro-MED program.

Other information:

Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Florence, Italy.

Start and duration: From January, for 6 months.

Languages*: Italian (C1), English (C1).

Learn more and apply here!

IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project “DARKERSKY4CE”

Support the reduction of light pollution in central Europe and help to maintain assets for biodiversity and sustainable development.

The Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica INAF (National Institute for Astrophysics) is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “DARKERSKY4CE”, under the Interreg Programme “Central Europe”.

The objective of the Interreg project “DARKERSKY4CE” is to reduce light pollution in central Europe by raising awareness and promoting dark skies as a valuable asset for biodiversity and sustainable development.

The volunteer will be carrying out communication and implementation activities:

• Support project communication activities;
• Support and facilitate the transnational dimension of the project target beneficiaries (being in close contact with the project target beneficiaries on the topic of project deliverables mentioned below to facilitate transnational cooperation);
• Contribute to information research and data gathering related to the topic of light pollution in Central Europe;
• Contribute to the development of the Dynamic Monitoring Tool (a tool to assess the evolution and the perception of the actions taken);
• Contribute to the preparation and administration of the surveys and communicate the results;
• Contribute to the deployment of the Photometer Network (a network of devices that monitor light pollution in non-urban areas).

Other information:

Financial support of: 32 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Pino Torinese, Italy.

Start and duration: as soon as possible, for 6 month(s).

Languages*: English (C1), Italian (C1)

Learn more and apply here!