Sustainability & ESG Reporting Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is seeking an intern for its Corporate Responsibility & ESG Reporting unit to contribute to its first sustainability reporting aligned with ISSB IFRS standards, due for 2027. The internship offers exposure to ESG data, rating agencies and stakeholder engagement within a multilateral development bank.

Based in Paris, the 6-month program provides a €1,800 monthly stipend starting February 2027, with no staff status.

Qualifications

• Graduated within the past 24 months or in the final year of higher education (ideally Master’s level).
• Familiarity with sustainability-related standards and disclosures is desirable.
• Good drafting skills and knowledge of ESG ratings and risks.
• Excellent command of English or French, with the other language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the Bank's sustainability reporting aligned with ISSB/GRI.
• Support engagement with ESG rating agencies and monitor improvement actions.
• Contribute to monitoring the Paris Climate Agreement alignment across internal operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments on ISSB/GRI/CSRD/ESRS.
• Contribute to sustainability communications, including website content.

Skills

Drafting skills

ESG standards knowledge

ESG ratings familiarity

English or French fluency

Education

Recent graduate / Master’s candidate in sustainability or related field

Job description

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is seeking an intern for its Corporate Responsibility & ESG Reporting unit to contribute to its first sustainability reporting aligned with ISSB IFRS standards, due for 2027. The internship offers exposure to ESG data, rating agencies and stakeholder engagement within a multilateral development bank.

Based in Paris, the 6-month program provides a €1,800 monthly stipend starting February 2027, with no staff status.