EIB Trainee

This position is based at our EIB Local office in Nicosia, Cyprus 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 Nicosia, Cyprus:
TRAINEE
Duration: 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 traineeship

To support the communication and visibility efforts of the EIB's Nicosia Office during Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with a focus on event coordination, social media, and stakeholder engagement. in the occasion of the CY Presidency, we want to show to the external world how EIB-backed projects, financing tools and advisory services improve lives and advance EU policy goals, including sustainable development, European security, social and territorial cohesion, and the just, swift transition to net zero.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations and visual materials for external meetings and events.
• Support the organisation and promotion of events co-hosted with EU institutions.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies tailored to local audiences.
• Assist in drafting and scheduling social media posts aligned with EIB messaging.
• Help monitor media coverage and stakeholder feedback.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Media, Communications, Political Sciences, International Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Previous experience as a journalist or communications officer is an asset.
• Prior traineeship or work experience in European institutions (especially Brussels) is an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular PowerPoint and Word) and AI.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; knowledge of Greek is a strong 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 November 18th, 2025.
More information on our
EIB Traineeship Programme
and
Provisions for In-service training
can be consulted on our EIB website;