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

EIB Trainee – Secretariat General – Institutional Representation Division – Nicosia, Cyprus

This position is based at the EIB Local office in Nicosia, Cyprus and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment.

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026). Only applicants from Member States of the European Union and candidate states (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine) will be considered. Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered. Please limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications – only the first three applications will be retained.

Objective of the traineeship

To support the communication and visibility efforts of the EIB’s Nicosia Office during Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with a focus on event coordination, social media, and stakeholder engagement. In the occasion of the CY Presidency, we want to show the external world how EIB‑backed projects, financing tools and advisory services improve lives and advance EU policy goals, including sustainable development, European security, social and territorial cohesion, and the just, swift transition to net zero.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and visual materials for external meetings and events.
• Support the organisation and promotion of events co‑hosted with EU institutions.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies tailored to local audiences.
• Assist in drafting and scheduling social media posts aligned with EIB messaging.
• Help monitor media coverage and stakeholder feedback.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Media, Communications, Political Sciences, International Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Previous experience as a journalist or communications officer is an asset.
• Prior traineeship or work experience in European institutions (especially Brussels) is an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Power
  Point and Word) and AI.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of Greek is 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 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 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 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.

Application deadline: 18 November 2025.

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In‑service training can be consulted on our EIB website: EIB Careers – Traineeship Programme.

Contact: EIB Traineeship Recruitment team – hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib. org