Intern - Projects / Stagiaire - Projets

Geneva Com; Paris; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) in Paris, France, offers a six-month internship in the Loans & Social Development Directorate. The incumbent will support the Projects Division in Identification and Appraisal, drafting Framework Loan Agreements, and coordinating activities.

Reporting to a Country Manager, you will research project topics, prepare input material for presentations, and assist with travels and country visits.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or current final-year students.
• Studies in economics, finance, management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• English or French fluency with knowledge of the other language desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advance potential financing projects through Identification and Appraisal.
• Assist in drafting, preparing and coordinating Framework Loan Agreements.
• Provide analytical support on planning and communications.
• Conduct project research and monitor developments in the field.
• Support official country visits and prepare input material for reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Multicultural awareness

Education

Master's degree or final year

Bachelor's degree desirable

Job description

Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)

Location: Paris, France

Apply by: 11 Nov 2026

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Intern - Projects / Stagiaire - Projets

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.

The Loans & Social Development Directorate (L&D) cooperates closely with other CEB Directorates to develop the Bank's loan and grant operations, and fulfil the CEB's distinctive social mandate. It develops relations with borrowers, identifies opportunities for financing social investments, manages key aspects of project appraisals, negotiates contracts, structures financial offers and monitors use of funds. The Directorate is looking for an intern for its Projects Division. The incumbent will report to a Country Manager and work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Division.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working under the direction of a CEB Country Manager, contribute to advancing potential financing projects through the project cycle, in particular in the Identification and Appraisal phases, as well as the drafting, preparation and coordination of Framework Loan Agreements
• Provide analytical support on horizontal tasks related to the Projects Division's daily activities, e.g. planning of activities and communication
• Carry out research on project-related topics relevant to the L&D Directorate
• Stay abreast of the work of other international organisations and relevant institutions on topics relevant for the Directorate
• Draft input material for presentations and reports
• Provide ad hoc support, e.g. preparation of official country visits of CEB Organs

Profile:

• Graduated within the past 24 months or currently enrolled in the final academic year of higher education (ideally master's level or equivalent); a completed bachelor's degree is highly desirable
• Studies in economics, finance, management, business administration, social sciences or related fields
• Strong analytical capacity (market/sector studies, financial statement analysis, infrastructure project background)
• Sense of responsibility and initiative; very good interpersonal communication skills; international political, economic, social and cultural awareness; ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Financial technical writing and familiarity with development banking would be an advantage
• Excellent command of English or French, with working knowledge of the other desirable
• Nationality: citizen of one of the CEB's member states

Employment conditions: 6-month internship starting in February 2027 (some flexibility on start date). Paid a flat-rate allowance of €1,800 per month. Travel expenses are not covered.

Closing date: 2026-11-11