German Presidency Officer (Alpine Convention)

Mountain Research Initiative; Innsbruck; On-site; EUR 24,528 - 29,979; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Research Initiative is seeking a German Presidency Officer for the Alpine Convention in Innsbruck, Austria. The role includes liaising between key governmental bodies, organising logistics for statutory meetings, and managing the Presidency fund. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, fluent German and English, and at least one year of experience in event organisation or financial management. This fixed-term position offers an annual net salary of €27,254.29 and potential for home office work.

Qualifications

• Citizenship of an Alpine Convention Contracting State or EU Member State.
• At least one year of relevant experience in event organisation or financial management.
• Strong communication skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the Permanent Secretariat, German Federal and Bavarian State ministries.
• Organise statutory meetings and manage logistics.
• Manage the Presidency fund in cooperation with partners.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Event organisation

Financial management

Interest in Alpine issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

German Presidency Officer (Alpine Convention)

Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention, Innsbruck, Austria.

The Presidency Officer supports the preparation and implementation of the German Presidency of the Alpine Convention (2027–2028), working under the authority of the Secretary General in close cooperation with the Permanent Secretariat. The Presidency will be led by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN) in cooperation with the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising between the Permanent Secretariat, German Federal Ministry, Bavarian State Ministry, and partner institutions
• Organising statutory meetings (e.g. Alpine Conference, Permanent Committee), including logistics such as venues, accommodation, interpretation, and participant management
• Managing the Presidency fund
• Supporting communication and other Presidency-related activities
• Assisting with additional Secretariat tasks as required

Profile

• Citizenship of an Alpine Convention Contracting State or EU Member State
• Fluent German and English (additional Alpine languages an asset)
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. international relations, communication, sciences, management)
• At least one year of relevant experience (event organisation, financial management; international/public/non-profit sector preferred)
• Interest in Alpine issues and sustainable development
• Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2029 (starting 1 August 2026), including a three-month probation period
• Based in Innsbruck, Austria, with occasional travel and partial home office option
• Annual net salary: €27,254.29 (14 instalments), plus applicable allowances
• Employment governed by the Permanent Secretariat’s staff regulations; salary exempt from Austrian income tax

Application

Applications (CV in English; motivation letter in German and English, max. one page each, plus supporting documents) should be submitted by 25 May 2026 via email to the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention: [e-mail]