Intern - Environmental and Social Sustainability - Climate Change
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), established in 1956, is a multilateral development bank with a social mandate from its 43 member states. It finances investment in social sectors, including education, health and affordable housing, with a focus on the needs of vulnerable people.
The Technical Assessment & Monitoring (TAM) Directorate is looking for an intern for its Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) Unit, within the Technical Advisors (TA) Division. The ESS Unit undertakes environmental and social due diligence and climate change assessments as part of the Bank's project appraisal process, and develops the Bank's Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy (ESSP). The intern will report to the Head of Unit and work closely with colleagues in the ESS Unit and TA Division.
Main responsibilities:
- Contribute to social and environmental safeguards due diligence of new project proposals, in line with the ESSP: initial screening and preliminary assessment of risks and impacts, drafting questionnaires and reviewing Borrowers' answers, reviewing legislative requirements, contributing to the final due diligence assessment including risk categories and requirements, and participating in project team meetings.
- Contribute to assessing project proposals from a climate change perspective, in line with the CEB's climate approach: alignment with the Paris Agreement, analysis of climate impacts and risks and mitigation measures, and identifying mitigation and adaptation co-benefits.
- Support collaboration with other CEB units to mobilise technical expertise, including grant-funded activities and technical assistance.
- Help strengthen the methodological framework for due diligence and approaches to monitor environmental, social and climate benefits.
Profile:
- Graduated within the past 24 months or currently in the final academic year of higher education (ideally Master's level), in social studies, political sciences, community development, planning, applied economics, environmental sciences or a related discipline. Courses on climate risks and resilience are an asset.
- Strong analytical, communication and writing skills; ability to handle multiple, shifting priorities and deadlines; strong teamwork in a multicultural environment.
- No professional experience required, though relevant experience is an advantage.
- Excellent command of English or French (both oral and written), with working knowledge of the other desirable.
- Nationality: citizen of one of the CEB's 43 member states.
Conditions: 6-month internship starting February 2027 (some flexibility on start date). Intern allowance of EUR 1,800 per month flat rate. Internship does not confer CEB staff status.
Closing date: 2026-11-11
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications from candidates who are nationals of CEB member countries should be made in English or French through the Bank's online application system at https://jobs.coebank.org before midnight Paris time on 11 November 2026.
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