Junior Advisor
Location: Paris, France
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is a multilateral development bank with an exclusively social mandate from its 43 member countries. The CEB finances investment and provides technical assistance in social sectors such as education, health and affordable housing, while focusing on the needs of vulnerable people, as well as on the social dimensions of climate change and the environment.
The Executive Office (EO) provides support to the CEB's internal governance and identifies strategic development and business transformation opportunities to broaden the CEB's strategic perspectives and ensure a better delivery of its mandate. It supports the Governor in his leadership role, coordinates with Appointed Officials (the Governor and Vice-Governors), and liaises with the Secretariat of the Partial Agreement of the Council of Europe and the Bank's collegial organs. The Executive Office is looking for a Junior Advisor to assist with front office activities. S/he will report to the Director of EO/Chief of Staff and work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Executive Office and across the Bank.
Main Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the preparation of the Governor's interventions on economic, financial and social issues relevant for the Bank (including briefing notes, talking points, speeches, and presentations for meetings), monitoring current developments and global trends to this end.
* Contribute to strategic projects of interest for the EO.
* Provide operational support for the daily activities of the Executive Office Directorate; follow research activities of peer Multilateral Development Banks and other relevant institutions on matters of interest to the Executive Office.
* Cooperate with the Communications Unit on matters of interest to the Executive Office in the areas of competence.
Profile:
* An advanced university degree in Economics or a related field with a sound theoretical background in international macro-economics, policies and development.
* At least 2 to 3 years of professional experience in a policy-oriented research institution or international institution, such as a Multilateral Development Bank.
* In-depth knowledge of development finance institutions and of international and European affairs; a good understanding of the international development discourse, and of the key fora and agreements in this sphere.
* Excellent analytical and research skills, and ability to learn new topics quickly and present findings concisely and clearly.
* Outstanding writing and presentation skills in English; ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks flexibly and effectively.
* Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written, and knowledge of the other.
* Core competencies: Adaptability, Client Orientation, Communication, Innovation, Result Orientation, Teamwork.
* Nationality: Citizen of one of the Bank's Member States.
Employment conditions: Initial 1-year appointment (corresponding to the one-year probationary period), renewable one or more times up to a maximum of six years. Grade A1; depending on level of experience, monthly salary range starts from 5,988.79 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. Benefits include family/expatriation allowances, medical and personal insurance, and a contributory pension plan.
Closing date: 06 September 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications (CV and cover letter) from CEB Member States candidates should be made in English or French using the Bank's online application system at CEB Careers (https://jobs.coebank.org/) before midnight Paris time on 06 September 2026. The selection process includes several steps conducted online, such as digitally recorded interviews, technical assignments and interactive panel interviews.
https://jobs.coebank.org/job/Paris-Junior-Advisor/1364510355/