EIB Trainee – Projects Directorate – Digital Infrastructure Division – Luxembourg

Location: Luxembourg headquarters. The traineeship lasts 5 months starting on 1 March/April 2026 (possible extension up to 6 months). The programme is open to EU nationals and citizens of EU candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine). Candidates in Erasmus+ overlapping the duration or applying more than three times will not be considered.

Objective: The trainee will study EU legislation impacting digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, evaluate the current state of European digital networks, identify compliance gaps, and provide investment and regulatory alignment insights. The role blends policy analysis with practical impact, supporting the EIB’s financing of future‑proof digital ecosystems.

• Monitor and analyse EU legislative developments in digital networks, cybersecurity, cloud and AI.
• Assess European digital infrastructures to identify compliance gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Estimate investment needs, timelines and operational challenges for regulatory alignment.
• Prepare briefings and impact assessments that combine technical and strategic insights.
• Contribute to internal discussions and knowledge sharing on digital regulation and infrastructure readiness.

Academic Qualifications & Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in engineering (Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering), Business, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks and digital infrastructure standards is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data‑analysis or modelling tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. The EIB welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. Applicants with specific needs may request reasonable accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants may use the same CV for other campaigns. The application deadline is 18 November 2025.

To request accommodations or for questions, contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team at hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org.