IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project DIVERSE

Italian-German Chamber of Commerce is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project Diverse - Integration of bioDIVERSity conservation within bioEnergy production for a low-carbon energy mix in the Alpine region, under the Interreg Alpine Space programme.

The objective of the Interreg project DIVERSE is to promote sustainable and biodiversity-compatible bioenergy production in the Alpine region by exploring how biomass from agricultural, agri-food and forestry residues can contribute to a low-carbon energy transition while safeguarding fragile Alpine ecosystems..

The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities:

• Contributing to the communication and dissemination activities of the DIVERSE project through the preparation of articles, interviews, newsletters, social media content and other digital materials;

• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including stakeholder mapping, collecting relevant information and communicating with public authorities, bioenergy stakeholders and other regional actors;

• Assisting in the preparation and implementation of workshops, open seminars and other knowledge-sharing activities aimed at promoting sustainable and biodiversity-compatible bioenergy solutions;

• Supporting the documentation and dissemination of good practices, lessons learnt and results from the project's regional Focus Labs;

• Contributing to the development and promotion of the DIVERSE Open Dialogue Toolkit and supporting the preparation of materials to facilitate its use and transfer to other regions;

• Supporting the preparation and organisation of the project's Final Conference, including researching potential participants, communicating with stakeholders and documenting discussions and outcomes;

• Contributing to the development of the DIVERSE podcast series through research, identifying interesting project stories, preparing interviews and supporting the production of communication materials;

• Supporting transnational cooperation and knowledge exchange with project partners and European networks, including EUSALP Action Groups.

Other information:

Financial support of: 37.36 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Munich, Germany.

Start and duration: February 2027, for 6 month(s).

Deadline for applications: 23 November

Languages*: English C1; German C1; Italian B2 (desirable)

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

Website of the Interreg Project: DIVERSE - Alpine Space Programme

Website of the host: Kammer | ITALCAM