Intern - Corporate Responsibility / Stagiaire - Responsabilité d'Entreprise

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), established in 1956, is a multilateral development bank with a unique social mandate from its 43 member states. The CEB finances investment in social sectors, including education, health and affordable housing, with a focus on the needs of vulnerable people. Borrowers include governments, local and regional authorities, public and private banks, non-profit organisations and others. As a multilateral bank with a triple-A credit rating, the CEB funds itself on the international capital markets. It approves projects according to strict social, environmental and governance criteria, and provides technical assistance. In addition, the CEB receives funds from donors to complement its activities.

The Corporate Responsibility & ESG Reporting Unit contributes to mainstreaming sustainability across the CEB by coordinating sustainability reporting, engaging with ESG rating agencies and promoting continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) performance.

The Risk & Control Directorate of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is looking for an intern for its Corporate Responsibility & ESG Reporting (R&C-CRE) Unit to contribute to the Bank’s disclosure practices, initiatives for improvement and engagement with key stakeholders such as ESG rating agencies.

The incumbent will report to the ESG Officer and work in close collaboration with the ESG Data Analyst and with colleagues across the Bank.

R&C-CRE is leading the preparation of the CEB’s first sustainability report aligned with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), to be published in 2027. The selected intern will gain first-hand experience of a major sustainability reporting transition at a multilateral development bank.

FUNCTIONS

Main Responsibilities / Assignments:

- Assist in the development of the Bank's sustainability reporting in accordance with international standards such as ISSB or GRI.

- Support the Bank’s engagement with ESG rating agencies and the monitoring of related improvement actions.

- Contribute to the monitoring of the Bank’s action plan on aligning internal operations with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement.

- Monitor developments in regulations related to sustainability reporting, including from ISSB, GRI and CSRD/ESRS.

- Contribute to sustainability-related communications, including content for the Bank’s website and the Intranet portal.

PROFILE

Academic background:

- Graduated within the past 24 months or currently enrolled in the final academic year at an institute of higher education (ideally at a Master’s level or equivalent).

- Studies in sustainability management or related fields such as finance, law, economics or political science.

Professional background and skills:

- Good drafting skills

- Familiarity with sustainability-related standards and disclosures

- Working knowledge of ESG ratings & risks

Applicants to the CEB Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience, but any experience relevant to the role would constitute an advantage.

Language skills: Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written. Working knowledge of the other one is desirable.

Core competencies:

- Adaptability

- Client Orientation

- Communication

- Innovation

- Result Orientation

- Team Work

Nationality:

Citizen of one of the Bank’s Member States : 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, Ukraine.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Internship duration: The selected candidate will undertake an internship for the duration of 6 months, starting in February 2027. Some flexibility regarding the starting date can be granted to match the Intern’s schedule/requirements of their academic institution.

Internship allowance : lnterns at the CEB are paid 1 800 € per month as a flat-rate indemnity to contribute towards living costs, public transportation and accommodation. Travel expenses or other costs are not met by the Bank.

Admission to an internship does not confer on the intern the status of a CEB staff member, nor does it confer any entitlement to subsequent appointment on a permanent or temporary basis.

RECRUITMENT CONDITIONS

The CEB welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of CEB Member States .

The CEB rigorously applies the principle of equal pay for equivalent work. We are committed to workplace gender equality and strive to ensure the recruitment of suitably qualified and experienced staff without regard to their gender, as well as their age, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, or disability. In line with peer international financial institutions, the CEB is EDGE certified (Move level) , having demonstrated its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have been assessed against the highest global standards .

In order to minimise bias, our selection processes include steps such as digitally recorded interviews, written tests and interactive interviews. Please note that initial steps in the selection process will typically be conducted online (remotely).

Applications from CEB member countries candidates should be made in English or French using the Bank's online application system at https://jobs.coebank.org before midnight Paris time on 11 November 2026.