EIB Trainee - Secretariat General - Institutional Representation Division - based in Athens, Greece

This position is based at our EIB Local office in Athens, Greece and requires 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) - Shareholder Relations and Institutional Matters Department (SR&IM) - Institutional Representation Division (IRD) at its EIB Local Office in Athens, Greece: TRAINEEDuration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026)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 traineeshipThe objective of the traineeship is for you to gain valuable experience in an EU organization and a deeper understanding of the EIB Group activities in Greece, through the provision of support to the Athens Office in the preparation of briefings, reports, newsletters and social media, and the organization of events, all under the guidance of the Head of Office.ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of the EIB Group Head of Athens Office, you are expected to:Understand the EIB Group activities in Greece and the EIB Group policies and priorities in the region.Collect information on the economic and political developments in Greece.Support the preparation of briefings, presentations and speeches on priority areas of the EIB Group such as climate, energy, innovation, housing, security and defence.Monitor and collect information on policy and market developments in Greece - Contribute to the preparation of events, office newsletter, social media activities and other communication initiatives of the Athens Office to promote the EIB Group activities in Greece.Academic Qualifications And Professional SkillsFinal year of studies or University degree in economics, business, engineering, law, marketing or a related discipline. Strong understanding of EU institutions, policies, and priorities, especially in areas like climate, energy, innovation, housing, and security would be an advantage. Familiarity with social media and communication tools, and an interest in event coordination and public outreach. Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office Tools. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Greek language would be an advantage.CompetenciesFind out more about EIB core competencies hereBy 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 November 18th, 2025.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