The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for Projects Directorate (PJ) – Environment & Natural Resources Department (ENR) – Water Management Division (WM), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE
Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 01st March/April 2024)
(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 with which EU accession negotiations have started, can be considered (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey).
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
As a trainee, you will support the Sector Specialists of the Project Directorate in enhancing the water and waste sector by producing datasets and communication materials based on evidence produced by analysing lending operations data and engaging with colleagues.
You will also undertake the research/update/create of water/waste/circular economy presentation material through dialogue within the sector experts and economists in order to provide the final presentation material for the divisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the senior specialist in the Environment and Natural Resources Department of the Project Directorate, you shall (among other related tasks):
- Update/Create/Research Initiatives (such as European Commission (EC) Water Resilience Initiative, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) working group on water, Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) working group on water, One Water Summit, among others);
- Update Water/Waste Data related information, including portfolio of projects, relevant events, etc;
- Update Division Presentations (including International Conferences and Events -such as One Water Summit-);
- Prepare some information articles regarding water/waste/circle economy projects for publication/promotion;
- Develop/update presentations for Circular Economy and Waste Management; and
- Develop materials to be used in the Head of Division meeting part of the Water Harmonization Group of the Multilateral Organizations.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Final year of studies or University degree in Natural Resources, Water or Agronomic Engineering/ Economy or Environmental Engineering/ Finance/ Economics, Forestry Engineering/ Economy, or any other related filed.
- Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Fluency in English (written and spoken), good working knowledge of French and /or Spanish would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of European Union policies and regulations and relevant public/ private markets in the field 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 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 7th December 2023
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
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