EIB Trainee – Secretariat General – Communication Department

Job Description

Job ID: 110620 Entity: European Investment Bank Deadline: Tuesday 20th May 2025 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

Job ID: 110620 Entity: European Investment Bank Deadline: Tuesday 20th May 2025

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 Secretariat General (SG) – Communication Department (COM) – Planning, Intelligence and Resource Unit (PLR), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1^st 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 traineeship offers an opportunity to support the EIB Group Communication Department in implementing and improving key communication tools and processes. The role focuses on:

• 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.

This position provides hands-on experience in communications technology, project management, and media engagement, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of communication activities across the EIB Group.

Responsibilities

Your main tasks will be:

• 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 (e.g., Communications, Political Science, Economics, International Affairs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel and/or Power BI.
• Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Fluency in English and/or French (additional EU languages are 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 hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org 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 20^th May 2025.

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