ifa's Deployment Programme offers organisations of German minorities support in tasks and the opportunity to gain new experiences. Work stays in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe and/or in Central Asia last between one and five years. ifa cultural managers and editors work on selected projects at selected organisations and support them with their know-how.
The Deployment Programme aims at conveying a modern and vibrant image of Germany and strengthening local organisations in their efforts to close the cultural gaps between minority and majority.
From intercultural film festivals to German-language youth camps: ifa cultural managers and ifa editors have been supporting the civil engagement of German minorities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia for 30 years. They support the minorities directly on-site, acting as bridge builders for tolerance, democracy and diversity. But what does that actually look like? In the anniversary year, we provide exciting insights into projects, personalities and living environments.
People who work
and who want to support organisations of German minorities in Eastern Europe or Central Asia.
During their deployment, the employees are employed by ifa. Their employment is subject to social security contributions and begins on 1 September. The contracts are initially limited to one year; an extension to a maximum of five years is possible, subject to funding.
The prerequisites are set according to the requirements of each organisation. The exact job profiles are listed in the individual job postings.
Those interested can only apply to the vacancies advertised. Incomplete applications, applications sent by email, applications submitted after the deadline or unsolicited applications will not be considered.
The call for applications is usually made between April and July for placement in September of the same year.
German minority organisations can apply to the Deployment Programme as host institutions. The prerequisite is that the respective institution has the necessary infrastructure and can define clear objectives for the temporary cooperation. The long-term placement of personnel or the assumption of permanent tasks (line functions) are not supported. Interested organisations may contact ifa by email at .
Minorities can mediate between cultures and provide impulses for the coexistence of different population groups – provided that the minorities are socially recognised, have a secure space to assert themselves and have access to appealing programmes. For this reason, they must be well positioned both institutionally and personally. The programmes for German Minorities support German minorities in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia in their role as civil society actors and bridge-builders. They thus promote a multifaceted, current and realistic image of Germany, contributing to the process of European integration and cultural relations within Europe and beyond.
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