EIB Trainee - Secretariat General - Planning, Intelligence and Resource Unit - based in Luxembourg

EIB Trainee – Secretariat General – Planning, Intelligence and Resource Unit – based in Luxembourg

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.

Duration: 5 months, fixed start date: 1st March/April 2026 (possible extension up to 6 months if required by University). Only applications from nationals of EU Member States or candidate countries may be considered. Candidates with an Erasmus+ programme overlapping the duration will not be considered.

Objective of the traineeship: The traineeship offers an opportunity to support the EIB Group Communication Department in implementing and improving key communication tools and processes.

Role

• Enhancing a communication and engagement coordination and planning tool.
• Upgrading databases and tools to improve journalist outreach and increase the visibility and impact of news and press releases.

Responsibilities

Coordination and Planning Tool Implementation Support

• Maintain and update implementation procedures and playbooks, outlining workflows, processes, and usage guidelines.
• Collect and analyse user feedback to improve tool usability and identify areas for enhancement.
• Input event and planning data into the tool, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support the coordination of training sessions for users.

News/Press Releases Distribution Process & Tools

• Assist in upgrading current tools and processes for journalist outreach.
• Collect and analyse data to improve dashboarding and reporting on press activity impact and visibility.

General Administrative Support

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, training sessions, and stakeholder workshops.
• Conduct ad hoc research, analysis, and reporting to support decision‑making.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in a relevant field (Communications, Political Science, Economics, International Affairs).
• Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc. ) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel and/or Power BI.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

Compliance and Security

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 implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of background. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process.

Application Deadline

Deadline for application is Wednesday, November 18th, 2025.