Junior Advisor

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), established in 1956, is a multilateral development bank with a unique social mandate. The CEB works to strengthen social cohesion and build thriving communities in Europe by financing projects that promote inclusive growth, support vulnerable groups and bolster environmental sustainability.

The Executive Office (EO) provides support to the CEB's internal governance and identifies strategic development and business transformation opportunities to broaden the CEB's strategic perspectives and ensure a better delivery of its mandate. It supports the Governor in his leadership role, coordinates with Appointed Officials (the Governor and Vice-Governors), and liaises with the Secretariat of the Partial Agreement of the Council of Europe and the Bank's collegial organs.

The Executive Office is looking for a Junior Advisor to assist with front office activities. S/he will report to the Director of EO/Chief of Staff and work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Executive Office and across the Bank.

FUNCTIONS

Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation of the Governor's interventions on economic, financial and social issues relevant for the Bank (including with briefing notes, talking points, speeches, and presentations for meetings), monitoring current developments and global trends to this end.
• Contribute to strategic projects of interest for the EO.
• Provide operational support for the daily activities of the Executive Office Directorate, Follow research activities of peer Multilateral Development Banks and other relevant institutions on matters of interest of the Executive Office.
• Cooperate with the Communications Unit on matters of interest to the Executive office in the areas of competence.

PROFILE

Academic background:

• An advanced university degree in Economics or related field with a sound theoretical background in international macro-economics, policies and development.

Professional background:

• At least 2 to 3 years of professional experience in a policy-oriented research institution or international institution, such as a Multilateral Development Bank.
• In-depth knowledge of development finance institutions and of international and European affairs. A good understanding of the international development discourse, and of the key fora and agreements in this sphere.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, and ability to learn new topics quickly and present findings in a concise and clear way.
• Outstanding writing and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a flexible and effective way
• Capability to cooperate with colleagues with an open-minded team spirit.
• Ability to think strategically.

Language skills:

• Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written, and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

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 and Ukraine.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

1) The CEB offers an initial 1-year appointment (corresponding to the one-year probationary period), with the possibility of renewal one or more times up to six years and of conversion into an indefinite-term contract.

2) Grade and salary:

• Grade A1
• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary range starts from EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

• Appointment may be made at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

• Grades are established without any discrimination (including gender discrimination)

As an international financial institution, CEB remuneration is exempt of income tax in France. In addition, our offer includes allowances* based on family / personal situation, and medical and personal insurance. Staff members benefit from a contributory pension plan which provides them with either a pension or a leaving allowance.

• Exact benefit package to be determined based on selected candidate's personal situation:

• basic family allowance

• expatriation

• dependent child supplement

• additional dependent child supplement for a single-parent family

• supplement for a disabled and dependent parent

• supplements for a disabled or severely disabled child

• education allowance (children) for expatriate staff members

• installation allowance and reimbursement of travel and removal expenses

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.

Our selection process includes several steps conducted online, such as digitally recorded interviews, technical assignments and interactive panel interviews.

Applications (CV and cover letter) from CEB Member States candidates should be made in English or French using the Bank's online application system at CEB Careers before midnight Paris time on 21 November 2025.

Applications from internal candidates should be made using the career site available in Atlas before midnight Paris time on 21 November 2025.