The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking for its Secretariat General (SG) – Group Strategy Department (GS) – Institutional Representation Division (IRD) at the EIB Group Office in Prague: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 01^st September / October 2022)

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 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.

Disclaimer: In the context of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Bank is monitoring the situation in all its locations carefully, duly taking into account national measures. These measures may imply restrictions regarding the performance of this traineeship, including that the traineeship may take place remotely. We will keep you informed of any changes or measures taken during recruitment process.

Objective of the traineeship

Under the responsibility of the Head of EIB Group Office in Prague, you will mainly contribute to a data collection on EIB Group activity in Czech Republic. Additionally, you will participate in the organization of events and contributing to making the EIB better known across the Czech Republic and the EU.

Responsibilities

Your main tasks will be to:

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the EIB Group activity (EIB, EIB Global, European Investment Fund (EIF), Advisory Services and EIB Institute) and collect information in an efficient manner to enhance capacity to inform and communicate;
• With the support of the Media Officer, the Head of EIB Group Office in Prague, you will work on a communication campaign towards national authorities by providing key information, including the Newsletter. The themes to be adapted to the priorities of the Czech EU Presidency as well as national/international context in the second half of 2022;
• Keep track of the news related to the EIB Group and EU affairs in Czech Republic.

Academic qualifications and professional skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in the area of Banking, Finance, international relations/EU affairs;
• Competence skills in communication, finance, international relations and political science would be a strong asset;
• Good knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of any other EU language mainly Czech 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  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 9^th June 2022.  

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