Intern - Environmental and Social Sustainability ...

Geneva Com; Paris; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Internship allowance €1,800/month

Descripción de la vacante

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) invites applications for an internship in Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) in Paris. The 6-month program, starting February 2027, offers exposure to due diligence, climate risk assessment, and inter-unit collaboration within the TA Division.

The intern will support social and environmental safeguards, contribute to climate-change reviews, and help strengthen monitoring of environmental, social and climate benefits.

Formación

• Graduated within the past 24 months or currently in the final academic year in social studies, political sciences, community development, planning, applied economics, environmental sciences or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, communication and writing skills; ability to handle multiple, shifting priorities and deadlines.
• English or French fluency with working knowledge of the other preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to social and environmental safeguards due diligence of new project proposals, in line with the ESSP.
• Contribute to assessing project proposals from a climate change perspective, in line with the Bank's climate approach.
• Support collaboration with other CEB units to mobilise technical expertise.
• Help strengthen the methodological framework for due diligence and monitoring of environmental, social and climate benefits.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Teamwork in multicultural environment

English or French fluency

Educación

Master's degree (preferred)

Degree in social sciences / related field

Descripción del empleo

Intern - Environmental and Social Sustainability - Climate Change

Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)

Location: Paris, France

Apply by: 11 Nov 2026

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

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