EIB Trainee - Projects Directorate - Head of Procurement Division - based in Luxembourg

EIB Trainee – Projects Directorate – Head of Procurement Division – Luxembourg

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB, the European Union's bank, offers the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment.

The EIB is recruiting for its Projects Directorate (PJ) – Sustainability & Quality Management Department (SQM) – Head of Procurement Division (PROC) in Luxembourg: TRAINEE .

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026); possible extension up to 6 months if required by University .

Only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union and citizens from candidate countries (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.

Applications may be limited to a maximum of three traineeship publications; only the first three applications submitted will be considered.

Objective of the traineeship The objective is to analyse how EIB project procurement can be leveraged to support the EIB Global Strategic Orientation and to level the playing field for EU tenderers in EIB‑financed operations outside the EU. You will use desktop research, networking with EIB directorates, and AI tools to identify best practices and propose actionable recommendations.

• Conduct in‑depth research and analysis on EIB project procurement processes.
• Benchmark EIB procurement outcomes and practices against other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and identify best practices for strategic procurement.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across EIB directorates.
• Utilise AI tools and digital platforms to analyse procurement data, identify trends, and visualise participation patterns.
• Develop case studies of recent EIB‑financed projects to assess the effectiveness of procurement strategies in supporting EU policy objectives.
• Synthesize findings and draft actionable recommendations to enhance the strategic impact of procurement and ensure a level playing field for EU tenderers in EIB‑financed operations outside the EU.
• Prepare and present a final report and deliver a knowledge‑sharing session.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in economics, business administration, public policy, international relations, law, engineering, data science or a related field.
• Knowledge of EU Public Procurement Directives and procurement procedures is an advantage.
• Familiarity with the work of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) / international organisations such as OECD or UN agencies is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools, in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Copilot.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

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. If selected, you agree to comply with all measures implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or damage to its reputation.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team at

Your application may be used for another campaign.
Deadline for application: 18 November 2025.

More information on the EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In‑service training can be consulted on our EIB website:

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