Open Call for Market Research Expert – Interreg VI-A IPA CBC Programme “Greece – Albania 2021–2027”
Jan 21, 2026
Project Title: Rural Innovation Centers for Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism (RISTOR)
Project Acronym: RISTOR
Partner Responsible: Impact Hub Labs (PB5)
Contract Duration: 01.05.2026 – 30.11.2026
Maximum Contract Value: €3,500 (incl. VAT)
Application Deadline: 20.04.2026
Location: Remote work – occasional travel to project areas (Zagori, Greece & Korça, Albania, if required)
Call Description
Impact Hub Labs (PB5), as part of the Interreg VI-A IPA CBC project RISTOR, is launching a call for a Market Research Expert to support the implementation of Deliverable D4.2 – Feasibility Studies for the RISTOR Centres.
The selected expert will provide targeted market research input to inform the feasibility studies, which will be developed by the project partners. The role is advisory and focuses on delivering structured insights based on regional analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Scope of Work
The selected expert will contribute to the following:
- Analysis of tourism trends, demand, and market dynamics in Zagori (GR) and Korça (AL)
- Mapping of local stakeholders, services, and tourism ecosystem
- Support to stakeholder consultations (interviews, discussions, or surveys)
- Contribution to field insights through selected site visits (if applicable)
- Identification of target groups and market opportunities
- Benchmarking of relevant EU practices in rural and sustainable tourism
- Delivery of structured findings and recommendations to support partners in drafting the feasibility studies
- Ongoing coordination with project partners
Deliverables
- Market research input report(s) for both regions (Zagori & Korça)
- Supporting material (data, analysis, stakeholder insights) to feed into D4.2 Feasibility Studies
Contracting Terms
- Total gross value: €3,500 (incl. VAT)
- Duration: 01.05.2026 – 30.11.2026
- Payment upon approval of final deliverables
Required Profile
- Proven experience in market research, feasibility analysis, or territorial development
- Experience in EU-funded projects (Interreg, Horizon, etc.) is highly desirable
- Understanding of tourism ecosystems, preferably rural or sustainable tourism
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and qualitative research methods
- Ability to deliver structured, concise analytical outputs
Application Requirements
Please submit:
- Short proposal (max. 2 pages) outlining your approach
- Financial offer (including VAT)
- CV and relevant experience
Submission: marina.paraskevaidi@impacthub.net
Subject line: “RISTOR – Market Research Expert Application (D4.2)”
Deadline: 20.04.2026