Project Consultant - help shape the future of the German-Danish cooperation!

Workplace: Interreg Secretariat, Interreg Deutschland–Danmark, Kruså (DK)

Start date: 1 January 2027 (or earlier)

Extent: Full-time (37 hours/week)

Employment form: The position is fixed-term as maternity leave cover until expected November 2027 (or as long as the maternity leave lasts).

Do you want to follow Danish-German projects and at the same time help shape the future of cross-border cooperation?

Then we look forward to hearing from you!

The Interreg Deutschland-Danmark programme is part of the European support programs for cross-border cooperation. With support from the European Union, we fund innovative Danish-German Interreg projects where partners from Germany and Denmark jointly develop solutions to economic, societal and environmental challenges.

The Interreg Deutschland-Danmark programme is currently in a particularly exciting transition phase. The current support period Interreg 6A is entering its final phase, focusing on a successful follow-up and implementation of the approved projects. At the same time, preparations for the upcoming support period from 2028 are already underway.

As a project consultant, you will be a central part of this work: You will follow Danish-German project partnerships throughout the entire project process and at the same time have a special opportunity to actively contribute to the development of the upcoming programme.

Further information can be found at www.interreg-de-dk.eu

Your tasks

You will become a central point of contact for the project partnerships in the Danish-German Interreg projects and follow them from ongoing implementation to successful project completion. You will advise and support project partners in technical, administrative and programme-related questions and contribute with your experience and ideas in the preparation of the next programme period for Interreg Deutschland-Danmark.

Your tasks will mainly be

• Advising and ongoing support to project partnerships in the Danish-German Interreg projects throughout the entire project period
• Review and processing of project reports as well as project-related applications (e.g. budget and project changes)
• Support of project partnerships in technical, administrative and programme-related questions
• Planning and conducting advisory courses, workshops, information meetings and networking events
• Close cooperation with the managing authority, programme partners and colleagues in the secretariat
• Contributing to the development and improvement of workflows and services
• Active participation in the preparation of the upcoming programme period for Interreg Deutschland–Danmark from 2028

What you bring to the job

You have completed higher education (minimum bachelor) or an equivalent qualification. Experience from the job market is an advantage, but we also welcome applications from motivated recent graduates.

In addition, we value

• Interest in European cooperation and grant/support programs
• Analytical mindset and the ability to understand and communicate complex contexts
• Enjoyment of advising and collaborating with people across cultures and organisations
• A structured, independent and solution-oriented work approach
• Solid knowledge of MS Office and interest in quickly familiarising yourself with digital systems
• Experience with Interreg programmes or similar European support programmes is welcome
• Experience with project management is an advantage
• Very good Danish and German language skills or at least one of the languages at native-speaker level and willingness to develop the other language further
• Good English skills in writing and speaking

Your personal competences

You are characterized by

• Strong service- and advisory orientation
• Good collaboration skills and strong communication abilities
• Initiative and a high degree of responsibility
• Good organizational skills and flexibility
• Ability to keep overview – even during periods of high workload
• Willingness to travel within the programme region and occasionally outside it
• Driver's license category B

What we offer you

• A varied and responsible job with an international perspective
• Opportunity to actively support project partnerships in the Danish-German Interreg projects and thereby contribute to European cooperation
• A special opportunity to shape the successful implementation of the current support period and to prepare the next one for the Interreg Deutschland-Danmark programme
• An engaged, collegial and international team
• Independent work with a high degree of influence over your own tasks
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility, after an introductory period and by agreement with the secretariat management, to work partly from home
• A modern workplace right by the German-Danish border
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Close cooperation with colleagues, programme partners and project partners on both sides of the border

Salary

Information on the starting salary for the position, which consists of base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension in accordance with the agreement “Academics – Agreement 33.01.1 – salary as of 1.4.2026”, can be found in the link to the website below.

In addition to the starting salary, the salary may optionally include individually negotiated allowances depending on the content of the position, your experience and qualifications.

Link to starting salary: Starting salary for positions in Region of Southern Denmark

Your new workplace

You will become part of an engaged Danish-German team in the Interreg Secretariat in Kruså and work in an international environment at the border between Germany and Denmark. Formally you will be employed by the Region of Southern Denmark and work closely with your colleagues in the secretariat, the managing authority in Kiel, programme partners and project partnerships in the Danish-German Interreg projects.

Our everyday life is characterized by mutual support, short decision-making paths and an open, appreciative collaboration. At the same time, you can look forward to varied tasks, exciting projects and the opportunity to actively shape the future development of the Interreg Deutschland-Danmark programme.

You will of course receive a thorough introduction so that you can quickly familiarise yourself with the tasks and take on the role of project consultant. After the introductory phase there is – in agreement with the secretariat leader and taking the task solution into account – the possibility to perform part of the working time as home office.

Questions and application

Have we aroused your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application deadline: 25.10.2026

The interviews will take place on 30.10.2026 at the Interreg Secretariat in Kruså and can be conducted in German and/or Danish.

Submit your application together with CV and relevant diploma certificates and other documentation via the link on the page. You do not need to state your current or previous salary or your salary expectations.

If you have questions about the position, you are very welcome to contact the head of the Interreg Secretariat:

Lewe Kuhn

Phone: +45 2920 1907

We look forward to hearing from you!

Even if you do not meet all the requirements in the job advertisement, you are very welcome to apply. For us, your motivation, your personality and your willingness to contribute with us to effective Danish-German cooperation are at least as important.

Department: Interreg Secretariat

Job title: Academic, Consultant, Project staff

Working hours: Full-time (37 hours/week)

Workplace: Kruså

Application deadline: 25-10-2026

Application deadline: by 25 October 2026