This position is based at EIB Permanent Representative in Brussels, Belgium 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 Projects Directorate (PJ) – Housing, Cities & Regions Department (HCR) – JASPERS Coordination & Capacity Building Division (JCC), at its EIB Permanent Representative in Brussels, Belgium: TRAINEE
Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1 st March/April 2025)
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).
Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot 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

The JASPERS Coordination & Capacity Building Division (JCC) would need a trainee in the Brussels office in order to develop a technical publication on Nature-based Solutions (NBS) and to support the climate proofing work particularly related to development of further guidance and case studies about climate adaptation of infrastructure projects. The development of the technical publication, adaptation guidance and case studies will be based on a desk-based literature review, stock taking exercise of past assignments related to climate adaptation and nature-based solutions and input from sector experts. The outcomes of the traineeship could be used by counterparts/project promoters in order to incorporate adaptation solutions (including nature-based solutions) in their projects and increase the level of climate resilience but also support future advisory assignments in the area of climate adaptation/resilience.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the assigned Supervisor from the JCC Capacity Building Coordination Division, your responsibilities will be to:

• Perform a literature review on nature-based solutions that could be implemented in different types of infrastructure projects (e.g. urban regeneration, buildings, water, transport).
  
• Review past assignments carried out by JASPERS or EIB that may include nature-based solutions.
  
• Collect input from JASPERS sector experts on potential NBS that could be practically implemented in each sector.
  
• Develop a database of NBS per type of infrastructure including information on efficiency, costs and limitations.
  
• Draft the JASPERS technical publication on nature-based solutions in collaboration with the JASPERS climate change working group.
  
• Contribute to PJ (JASPERS) assignments related to climate proofing and development of further guidance/tools on the subject.
  
• Contribute to the systematization of PJ (JASPERS) adaptation offerings.
  
• Support JASPERS in the preparation of case studies related to climate adaptation.
  

Academic qualifications and professional skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in climate change, engineering, architecture, natural science or other relevant fields.
  
• Familiarity with EU climate policy framework
  
• Experience on climate adaptation/resilience through academic studies or previous work experience. Candidates are requested to provide details of their experience in their application.
  
• Knowledge of urban environment climate resilience would be an advantage.
  
• Knowledge of applied research methods and a general understanding of knowledge management techniques.
  
• Experience in research activities in an academic setting, production of academic papers/publications would be an advantage.
  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office software, in particular Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Knowledge of advanced Excel features (e.g. VBA scripts) would be an advantage.
  
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an 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 hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org 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 27th November 2024.
More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website; https://www.eib.org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate.htm
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