EIB Trainee - Projects Directorate - Energy Office Division - based in Luxembourg

EIB Trainee – Projects Directorate – Energy Office Division – Luxembourg

Join the European Investment Bank (EIB) as a trainee in the Projects Directorate, Energy Office Division (ERGO) based at our Luxembourg headquarters. The role is a 5‑month fixed start (1 March/April 2026), with a possible extension up to 6 months if required by university.

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1 March/April 2026) (With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University)

Eligibility: Only applicants who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union or citizens of countries officially granted candidate status to join the EU (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine) are considered. Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered.

Application limit: Please limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

Objectives

The Energy Office in the Energy and Environment Department is enhancing its capacity to manage, analyse and monitor information related to environmental, climate and social (ECS) aspects, as well as procurement activities, across EIB operations. To strengthen evidence‑based decision‑making and resource deployment, the team consolidates data, streamlines project appraisal and reporting, and explores innovative tools for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Map and integrate data sources related to Environment, Climate, Social and Procurement, support the design of a coherent and standardised framework for project‑level data tracking that facilitates effective resource management and identifies key operational needs.
• Contribute to the development of interactive dashboards and visual analytics that translate complex datasets into clear, evidence‑based insights on trends, supporting decision‑making and strategic planning.
• Explore and test AI‑assisted approaches for country profiles, gap analysis (e.g. between national frameworks and EIB standards), document analysis, helping the team assess how artificial intelligence can be applied rigorously, credibly, and responsibly to the project due diligence tasks in the energy and water sector.
• Promote data and AI literacy by sharing methodologies, tools and lessons learned with colleagues, contributing to the Division’s broader knowledge base and innovation culture, including developing a database of rigorous prompts and creating agents.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree (preferably Master’s) in Data Science, Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental, Social Sciences, Engineering or Business including modules in data science, information management or statistics.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainable finance, ESG or public procurement.
• Proven ability to collect, clean and analyse datasets using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar.
• Familiarity with relational databases and structuring principles; knowledge of SQL or Python.
• Understanding of data visualisation principles and experience producing dashboards or analytical reports.
• Proven experience with AI‑assisted analysis tools.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and visual narratives.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. The EIB encourages all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during recruitment.

Application Deadline

Your application may be used for another campaign. The deadline for application is 18 November 2025.

Recruitment Contact

Additional Information

More information on the EIB Traineeship Programme and provisions for in‑service training can be consulted on the EIB website:

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