Intern - Corporate Services

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 Services Directorate (CS) delivers client-oriented, integrated services, to optimise the work environment and enable the CEB to deliver its mandate.

As a business partner, CS supports a capable workforce that is digital and connected, in an adapted and safe working environment and with efficient travel and visa services. The Directorate comprises three Divisions: Facility & Travel Management (FTM), Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR).

The Corporate Services Directorate of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is looking for an intern to work directly with the Corporate Services Director, providing support on Directorate-wide priorities, coordination and follow-up.

The incumbent will report to the Corporate Services Director and work in close collaboration with colleagues in the CS Directorate and across the Bank.

The role will provide transversal analytical and project support and will not substitute for responsibilities assigned to the Divisions.

FUNCTIONS

Main Responsibilities / Assignments:

• Projects and budgets: monitor key Directorate projects, priorities and budgets; consolidate input from the Divisions and flag issues requiring the Director’s attention.
• Processes: review selected processes, identify gaps or unclear responsibilities and suggest practical improvements, including automation where appropriate.
• Coordination across the Directorate: support collaboration among the Divisions on shared matters, help clarify responsibilities and follow up on agreed actions.
• AI and automation: identify practical opportunities to use AI and automation and support their implementation.
• Director support: prepare concise analyses, briefings and proposals on specific strategic or organisational issues and support their follow-up.

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 management, business analysis or a related field would be particularly relevant.

Professional background and skills:

• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to understand and structure complex issues, work independently and with different teams, and develop practical proposals.
• Knowledge of process improvement methods, such as Lean or Agile, and an interest in the practical use of AI and automation would be an advantage.

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.