FAQ - Jobs

Which nationalities can apply for an EIB job?

Only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union are considered. Citizens from candidate countries with which EU accession negotiations have started may also be considered for fixed term contracts.

I am not a national of a Member Country of the European Union, but have a work permit for the EU. Can I still apply for a vacancy at the EIB?

No, the possession of a work permit in the EU is not sufficient by itself to be eligible for an EIB post.

Is there a quota system limiting the numbers of staff of the different nationalities of the Member States?

There is not a quota system on the nationalities of staff. Nonetheless, the Bank’s Statutes (art. 13.7) require staff selection processes to consider, not only personal ability and qualifications, but also the attainment of an equitable representation of the nationals of the Bank’s Member States. This may mean that in cases where competence levels of candidates are comparable, preference may be given to candidates of under-represented nationalities.

Can I send a spontaneous generic application to the EIB?

We regret that we can only process the applications responding specifically to currently open vacancies. If you would like to work for the EIB but none of the existing vacancies fit your profile, we advise you to continue to consult the website from time to time and to apply only to existing vacancies.

How should I send my application?

You must send your application electronically via the online application ensuring that you also include a brief and concise application letter (referring to the post you are applying for), summarising the key reasons for your application to such specific post, accompanied by a concise CV. The documents should be written in one of the working languages of the Bank - English or French.

Can I send my application by post, fax or e-mail?

Bearing in mind the large number of applications received and our aim to process them efficiently, we can only accept on-line applications to current vacancies. These should be made via the on-line application facility in the jobs section. Please follow the instructions for application. Do not send application to the e-mail addresses of EIB staff members for this purpose. Application forms or CVs sent by post, fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

Should I send diplomas and certificates when I apply?

Copies of diplomas are not required when applying for a job but will be requested at a later stage of the recruitment procedure.

What will happen with my application if it is not successful?

Applications and related documents will not be returned to unsuccessful candidates. All application documents are treated with the utmost confidentiality. If your profile matches another position than the one you have applied for, the HR Department may contact you to ask you whether you would be interested in applying.

How do I know if my application has been received?

You will receive an electronic acknowledgement of the application to the e-mail address you have provided, as soon as your details have been integrated into the Bank's database. Once your application has been examined you will receive specific feedback. Please do not call to ask about the status of your application, you will receive an answer in due course.

How long does it take for the EIB to make an appointment decision on an advertised vacancy?

Time delay to decision depends on a number of factors, such as the number of qualified candidates who apply, the priorities in processing various open vacancies, the availability of resources to assess applications and interview candidates, and the logistics of the interview process in Luxembourg. While we aim to provide a prompt feedback, please be aware that in some cases that it may take quite a long time.

How many employees work at EIB?

More than 1500 staff members work for the EIB. The majority is based at the Head Office in Luxembourg.

Does the EIB have offices around the world? Do you recruit for these offices?

The EIB has its Head Office in Luxembourg and also has a number of smaller regional offices. Most of these offices are representative and/or operational units. These offices are normally staffed from the Head Office for a fixed period. In general, the EIB does not recruit externally for its Regional offices. The recruitment activities are centralised in Luxembourg. Please do not send job applications to of our Regional Offices as they cannot be processed properly.

What types of positions are offered by the EIB?

The Bank offers employment contracts which may be of temporary or indefinite duration, depending on the nature of the post.

The Bank also uses the services of local interim employment agencies. In addition, it offers Internships for graduates with less than one year of professional experience and summer jobs for students aged between 17 and 25. Further information is provided in the relevant pages of this website.

Freelance contracts are also solicited by some areas of the Bank, such as the Translation Service (particularly English, French and German), through calls for tender. Public calls for tender are published in the supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and on the EIB website.

How can I apply for an Internship?

Internship opportunities are published on EIB website. To apply, candidates must complete the online application form, enclosing their curriculum vitae and a cover letter. We regret we cannot process unsolicited applications.

Are competitions organised?

NO. The EIB does not recruit through competitions or “concours”. EIB vacancies are published on our website, and/or in other websites and the international press, national newspapers and specialised press of the Member States of the European Union. Candidates are selected further to the examination of the applications received in response to the specific vacancy notices.

Can I apply for several positions?

YES. Please bear in mind that each recruitment procedure is dealt with separately, with its own deadlines. Please note that you should fill in a separate on-line application for each job you wish to apply for.

What are the working languages of the EIB?

The two official working languages for the staff of the Bank are English and French. A very solid knowledge of one of these two languages is a must, and a working knowledge of the other is highly desirable. In practice, however, numerous languages are spoken in the day-to-day work, and proficiency in several languages of the European Union is an asset. The EIB provides access to language training for staff.

What kind of working conditions and benefits can I expect?

The Bank offers an international and multicultural working environment as well as a comprehensive remuneration and benefit package, including work-life balance policies and arrangements. Please consult Working at the EIB for more detailed information.

Does the EIB offer positions as drivers, security guards, cleaning staff, etc.?

The Bank outsources to external service firms many of the services related to facilities management, logistics, security, cleaning and catering. Should a vacancy in this area become available it will be published on the EIB website. Otherwise, we regret not to be able to process applications for this type of jobs.

How can I get further assistance?

We are committed to providing a prompt feedback and an efficient service to our candidates. Given the high level of interest raised by the EIB, however, we may not be able to respond to all individual queries as promptly as we would like to. In order to provide you with a better service, we recommend that you read the information provided on the website carefully. If after reading it you still have a question related with recruitment or EIB employment matters, you may contact us by e-mail to the address jobs@eib.org.

Please note that emails to this e-mail address regarding matters other than employment at the EIB cannot be treated. Please ensure that you do not send your applications or CVs through the address jobs@eib.org, as they cannot be processed properly. You are invited to use the on-line application facilities.

We do not encourage you to write or call to ask about the status of your application. If you have received an acknowledgement of receipt, we will provide you with feedback as soon as your application has been assessed.

If you have a technical problem or an urgent question whose resolution might have an impact on deadlines, please bear in mind that they may be a certain delay in the processing of the questions sent to jobs@eib.org. In such a case, you may want to contact the EIB by phone (+352 4379-1). Please ask for someone in the Staffing Division, within the Human Resources Department.

For any general questions related to the EIB please contact mailto:info@eib.org

What is the time limit for submitting an application?

The EIB's website is the sole point of reference. Applications are accepted for as long as the vacancy is advertised on the site. Certain specialised sites may also publish advertisements, although the EIB is not responsible for any delays in updating.
If necessary, additional information (deadline, post not immediately vacant, establishment of a reserve list of candidates, etc.) is included in the advertisement.

How do I apply for a job at the EIB?

By responding to an advertisement on our website and by using the form provided for (see individual advertisements).

An acknowledgement of application will be emailed to you once your details have been integrated into the Bank's database. You will receive a reply as soon as your application has been examined.

Please note that because of the relatively high number of applications for each post, the recruitment procedure may prove to be somewhat lengthy.

Does the EIB have a consultants’ register?

The Bank does not keep a register of approved consultants for working on EIB-financed projects, but allows project promoters to select their own consultants.

Calls for tender for projects financed by the EIB are published in the supplement to the EC Official Journal.

Does the EIB make use of recruitment agencies?

The EIB uses recruitment agencies or headhunters only on an exceptional basis. Such companies should forward their documentation and conditions to the following address before making formal contact with the Bank:

European Investment Bank
Staffing Division
100, bd Konrad Adenauer
L-2950 Luxembourg