The Interreg VI-B IPA Adriatic Ionian (IPA ADRION) Programme is inviting experienced professionals to express their interest in joining its roster of independent assessors for the evaluation of project proposals.
Building on the success of the 2014–2020 period, the new IPA ADRION 2021–2027 Programme fosters transnational cooperation across 10 countries – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia, and Slovenia – uniting more than 70 million inhabitants around the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
With a budget of €160 million (including €136 million from the EU), the Programme aims to strengthen European integration and territorial cohesion in the region. Over 54% of its funds are dedicated to green priorities such as climate change adaptation, biodiversity, and circular economy. Other priorities include innovation and skills development (29%), sustainable mobility (9%), and support for EUSAIR governance (8%).
Who can apply
The Programme’s Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat seeks qualified experts with solid experience in one or more of the Programme’s thematic areas. Candidates should:
- Hold a university degree and have at least seven years of relevant professional experience;
- Demonstrate knowledge of EU Cohesion Policy and Interreg, especially transnational cooperation;
- Be familiar with the Adriatic-Ionian area and, ideally, the EU enlargement context;
- Have a proven record in evaluating EU or international project proposals;
- Be fluent in English (minimum C1 level) and computer literate.
How to apply
Interested experts should register under Category 3 – Advice on management of public funds, Sub-category 3.b – Project evaluation and selection. Applications must include:
- A CV in Europass format;
- The completed Application Form (Annex A), specifying up to two Specific Objectives of expertise and interest in the IPA ADRION Programme.
Only complete applications in English will be considered. Registration is open on a rolling basis and remains valid for two years, after which experts may reapply.
For full details, visit the Interreg ADRION Programme website.
