EIB Trainee - Secretariat General - Institutional Representation Division - based in Bucharest,[...]

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

Secretariat General (SG) - Shareholder Relations and Institutional Matters Department (SR&IM) - Institutional Representation Division (IRD)

TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026)

Eligibility: Only applications from nationals of the EU Member States and citizens of candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine) are considered. Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered. Maximum of three traineeship applications per candidate; we will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

Objective of the traineeship

The objective of the traineeship is to support the EIB Group Office in Romania for the activities planned in line with the EIB Group communication strategy for the short and medium‑term in Romania. You will work in Bucharest Office and will contribute actively to the engagement and communication between the EIB Group and Romanian stakeholders and the promotion of EIB Group activities and financing opportunities in Romania, will assist the Head of Office in the preparation of various events where invited to speak, will provide support for the events and meetings planned for 2026 in Romania. You will be part of one of the biggest EIB Group offices within the EU, working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide input for speeches, briefings and presentations for events where the Head of Office is invited to represent the EIB Group (seminars, workshops, conferences, meetings with Romanian stakeholders).
• Accompany the Head of Office at events and meetings, when necessary.
• Perform internal research activities and gather materials on various topics, such as EIB Group priorities and identify lines to take (LTTS) within the EIB Group.
• Support the organisation of EIB Group events and meetings planned for 2026 in Romania.
• Assist in various ad‑hoc administrative and logistical matters within the Bucharest Office.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in economics, international relations, communication or a
  - related field.
• Familiarity with international financial institutions would be a plus.
• Some knowledge and understanding of EIB Group's mission and activities.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Word, Excel, Power
  Point, Outlook).
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Romanian will be considered a strong advantage.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

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.

Your application may be used for another campaign. The deadline for application is on the November 18th, 2025. For more information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In‑service training, please consult our EIB website: https://www.eib. org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate. htm