EIB Trainee - Projects Directorate - Advisory Services Coordination Division - based in Luxembourg

EIB Trainee - Projects Directorate - Advisory Services Coordination Division - based in Luxembourg

Apply for the EIB Trainee - Projects Directorate - Advisory Services Coordination Division - based in Luxembourg role at European Investment Bank (EIB).

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and
- cultural environment.

Eligibility

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1 March 2026). Possible extension up to 6 months with University approval.

Only applications from nationals of the European Union Member States, as well as citizens from countries that have been officially granted candidate status to join the EU (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine) are considered.

Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered.

Please limit applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. Only the first three applications submitted will be considered.

Application deadline: 18 November 2025.

Objective of the traineeship

• Standardisation of capacity building products in line with the Advisory Strategic Orientations.
• Progressive development of digital modalities for the delivery of capacity building activities.
• Design and implementation of pilot online trainings, in cooperation with other EIB sectoral and advisory teams.
• Implementation of selected activities under the capacity building and knowledge sharing programmes implemented in cooperation with the European Commission.
• Rationalisation of capacity building knowledge and creation of a structured repository for relevant materials, documents and reports produced through the various advisory initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform an analysis of capacity building and knowledge sharing activities implemented in the context of various EIB Advisory mandates and other relevant EIB activities.
• Perform a literature review and research relevant experiences to support the development of selected pilot online trainings.
• Assist in collecting input from PJ advisory, sector and thematic experts that can contribute to the design of future capacity building and knowledge sharing activities, including the development of case studies and technical guidance documents.
• Support the Division in organising selected capacity building and knowledge sharing activities.
• Assist in the creation of a structured repository for relevant materials, documents and reports produced through the various advisory initiatives.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University Degree in economics, engineering, public management, social science, European studies, business administration or other relevant fields.
• Familiarity with EU policy framework, the role of the EIB and funding schemes linked to the implementation of Cohesion Policy and other EU funds is an advantage.
• Knowledge of applied research methods and a general understanding of knowledge management techniques is an advantage.
• Experience in research activities in an academic setting, production of academic papers/publications, preparation of capacity building activities (including online trainings) and the development of case studies would be an advantage. Candidates are requested to provide details of their experience in their application.
• Good to advanced knowledge of MS Office software, in particular Excel, Word and Power
  Point.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib. org who will ensure that your request is handled.