Intern - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Brussels)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Support the analysis of and engagement on EU policies and initiatives
• Support on communication activities (internal and external) to raise the profile of the EBRD and its EU Representative Office
• Attend relevant events and report back to management
• Participate in internal and external meetings where appropriate
• Support to the team both on policy engagement and communication outreach
• Provide occasional admin and coordination support to other project activities

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Degree with some professional working experience
• Experience: Experience in engaging with EU institutions/international organisation is a plus
• Languages: English (Fluency), French
• Key skills: Fluency in English, Knowledge of EU institutions and understanding of development policy, Ability to work independently while also knowing when to seek advice, Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment with changing priorities
• Eligibility: Nationals of the EBRD member countries

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 6 months.

Working arrangements: Hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals.

Hiring unit: Corporate Strategy, EU Representative Office.

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Intern at EBRD based in Brussels.

Posting Date:11 Sept 2026

Location:Brussels, BE

Company:EBRD

Requisition ID 37050 Office Country Belgium Office City Brussels Division Corporate Strategy Contract Type Intern Contract Length 06 months Posting End Date 25/09/2026

Purpose of Job

The team in Brussles and currently recruiting an Intern position for 6 months to help support with various tasks working under the supervision of the Principal Manager.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

- Support the analysis of and engagement on EU policies and initiatives. - Support on communication activities (internal and external) to raise the profile of the EBRD and its EU Representative Office; - Attend relevant events and report back to management; - Participate in internal and external meetings where appropriate - Support to the team both on policy engagement and communication outreach Provide occasional admin and coordination support to other project activities

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic/Professional Qualifications

- Degree with some professional working experience

Experience

- Experience in engaging with EU institutions/international organisation is a plus

Knowledge and skills

- Fluency in English; French is a plus; - Knowledge of EU institutions and understanding of development policy; - Ability to work independently while also knowing when to seek advice; - Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment with changing priorities.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively. - A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. - A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 11 September 2026, 4 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 15 September 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EBRD see the EBRD institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page.

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