Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Internship 2027
Overview
The Council of Europe Development Bank offers an internship opportunity within the ESS Unit of its Technical Advisors Division, part of the Technical Assessment and Monitoring Directorate. The selected intern will report directly to the Head of Unit and collaborate closely with colleagues across the ESS unit and the Technical Advisors Division. The host department focuses on cross-sector expertise regarding policies, standards, and best practices in project due diligence concerning environmental and social sustainability. Responsibilities include contributing to environmental and social safeguards due diligence, assessing project proposals from a climate change perspective, supporting inter-unit collaboration for technical expertise mobilization, and helping strengthen the methodological framework for the bank due diligence.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold citizenship in one of the bank member states, which include Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holy See, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, and Ukraine. Applicants must either have graduated within the past 24 months or be currently enrolled in the final academic year of a higher education institution, ideally at the Master level or equivalent. Eligible fields of study cover social studies, political sciences, community development, planning, applied economics, environmental sciences, or related disciplines, with coursework in climate risks and resilience considered an asset. Professional work experience is not mandatory, though relevant experience is advantageous.
What you get
Interns receive a flat-rate monthly indemnity of 1,800 euros intended to assist with living expenses, housing, and public transportation. The bank does not cover travel expenses or any other additional costs.
Requirements
Applicants are required to possess strong analytical, reasoning, and communication skills, alongside the ability to write concisely, persuasively, and in a well-structured manner on technical topics. Candidates must demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple and shifting demands, priorities, assignments, and deadlines simultaneously. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are necessary for operating within a multicultural and team-oriented setting, along with the ability to deliver timely, high-quality outputs. Applications must be submitted in either English or French.
Key dates
The application deadline is November 11, 2026, before midnight Paris time.