EIB Trainee – Projects Directorate – Climate Policy Unit – based in Luxembourg
This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and require regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Projects Directorate (PJ) – Sustainability & Quality Management Department (SQM) – Environment, Climate & Social Office Division (ECSO) – Climate Policy Unit (CP), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September/October 2025)

(With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University)

Please note that, as marked on our Webpage, only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as citizens from countries that have been officially granted candidate status to join the EU, can be considered (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine).

Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot be considered.

Please note that 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 traineeship

The EIB Group Climate Bank Roadmap (CBR) 2021-2025 is being reviewed ahead of the next cycle (2026 to 2030). This will require input on various topics related to the CBR taking into consideration developments in EU policies.

Depending on background and interest, you will contribute to provide solid material to help shape ongoing or future work streams related to implementation of the CBR. Potential relevant themes include: new developments in EU climate, social and environmental policy; assessment of Paris alignment (i.e. EIB low carbon framework and EIBG PATH Framework); review and assessment of emerging international frameworks to boost adaptation and resilience (i.e. EIB Adaptation Plan); support analysing and framing impacts and results under the CBR (i.e. see the CBR progress reports and results framework). You will focus on several such topics during the traineeship.

Responsibilities

In the chosen topic(s), you will work alongside specialists in the Climate Policy Unit of the Environment, Climate and Social Office and your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Support the analytical review of data, information or documents collected from different sources in areas such as (but not limited to) Paris alignment, carbon footprinting, portfolio financed emissions, but also climate change adaptation or resilience assessments
  • Support the preparation, presentation and dissemination of results and impact analysis related to these topics.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

  • Final year of studies or University degree preferably on Environmental or Climate Science, Environmental, Social or Governance (ESG), Economics, Engineering or any other relevant discipline with a preferred focus on climate change science
  • Excellent data analysis skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e.Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

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. Please contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team [email protected] who will ensure that your request is handled.

Your Application May Be Used For Another Campaign.

Please note that deadline for application is on the 20th May 2025.

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website; https://www.eib.org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate.htm

Post Date
2025-04-29
Job Type
-
Employment type
Full-time
Category
Other
Level
Not Applicable
Country
Slovenia
Industry
Banking
European Investment Bank (EIB)*******