EIB Trainee

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) - Head of Procurement Division (PROC) at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026)

(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).

Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not 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 this traineeship is to analyse how EIB project procurement can be leveraged to support the EIB Global Strategic Orientation and support a level playing field for EU tenderers in EIB financed operations outside the EU. You will use desktop research, networking with EIB directorates, and AI tools to identify best practices and propose actionable recommendations for aligning procurement processes with strategic and policy goals. You will work under the supervision of a procurement specialist and will become familiar with the EIB's project portfolio, procurement policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on EIB project procurement processes.
• Benchmark EIB procurement outcomes and practices against other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and identify best practices for strategic procurement.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across EIB directorates.
• Utilise AI tools and digital platforms to analyse procurement data, identify trends, and visualise participation patterns.
• Develop case studies of recent EIB-financed projects to assess the effectiveness of procurement strategies in supporting EU policy objectives.
• Synthesize findings and draft actionable recommendations to enhance the strategic impact of procurement and ensure level playing field for EU tenderers in EIB financed operations outside the EU.
  Prepare and present a final report and deliver a knowledge-sharing session.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in economics, business administration, public policy, international relations, law, engineering, data science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of EU Public Procurement Directives and public procurement procedures would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with the work of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) / International organisations such as OECD or UN agencies would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools, in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Copilot.
  Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

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 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 November 18th,

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website;