EIB Trainee – Projects Directorate – Innovation & Competitiveness Department – Innovative Supply Chain & Process Industries Division – 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) – Innovation & Competitiveness Department (INCO) – Innovative Supply Chain & Process Industries Division (SCPI), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March/April 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 objective of the traineeship is to support the Bank’s internal team in consolidating knowledge on the topic of strategic net-zero technologies, in particular by providing background research on market and technology trends, analyzing EIB projects and the investment potential of current and future projects.

In this programme you will get the opportunity to explore subjects such as strategic net-zero technologies, which are those that are considered crucial in the transition to a low-carbon economy. These technologies include, but are not limited to, battery / storage technologies, heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Prepare internal presentation of the outlook and the role of the Bank in the financing of the net-zero technology projects
• Perform research on specific topics on strategic net-zero technologies
• Prepare concise summaries on specific topics in net-zero technologies from internal and external sources
• Review and benchmark previous projects financed by the Bank
  
  

You will work in collaboration with your tutor but should equally be capable of assuming initiatives and effectively managing own workload.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Economics, Engineering, Market Research, Materials Science or related fields
• Genuine affinity with green transition, net-zero technologies and related fields
• Previous work experience in the green technologies topic considered as advantage
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular, PowerPoint)
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage. In particular, writing a concise summary of the lengthy reports/studies.
  
  

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 27th November 2024.

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