EIB Trainee

EIB Trainee - Projects Directorate - Advisory Services Coordination Division - based in Luxembourg2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants.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 multi-cultural environment.Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026). Possible extension up to 6 months if required by University.Eligibility: Only applicants who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union, or 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) will be considered. Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered.Application limits: You are requested to limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.Objective of the traineeshipIn the context of the implementation of the newly adopted EIB Advisory Streamlining and Strategic Orientations approved in April 2025, the Advisory Services Coordination Division (ASC) of the Project Directorate (PJ) will need your support toStandardise capacity building products in line with the Advisory Strategic Orientations.Progressively develop digital modalities for the delivery of capacity building activities.Design and implement pilot online trainings, in cooperation with other EIB sectoral and advisory teams.Implement selected activities under the capacity building and knowledge sharing programmes in cooperation with the European Commission.Rationalise capacity building knowledge base to create a structured repository for relevant materials, documents and reports produced through the various advisory initiatives.ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of your supervisor from the Advisory Services Coordination Division, you will: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 creating a structured repository for relevant materials, documents and reports produced through the various advisory initiatives.Academic Qualifications and Professional SkillsFinal 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, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.CompetenciesFind out more about EIB core competencies here.Information securityBy 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.Equal opportunitiesWe 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 who will ensure that your request is handled.Your application may be used for another campaign.Deadline for application: November 18th, 2025.More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for in-service training can be consulted on our EIB website: