h3Position Overview /h3 pbThis position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. /b The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support. /p pThe bEIB /b, the European Union's bank is seeking to recruit for its Projects Directorate (PJ)
- Energy and Environment Department (E2D)
- Energy Advisory and Energy Efficiency Division (ENAD), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, bAssociate Energy Sector Specialist
* /b. bThis is a full-time position at grade 4. The term of this contract will be 3 years. /b /p ul liinternal benchmark : Associate Economist /li /ul pPanel interviews are anticipated for November-December 2026. /p h3Purpose /h3 pJoin the EIB’s Projects Directorate and help shape investments that support Europe’s climate and sustainability ambitions. In this role, you will contribute to the appraisal of energy sector projects and programmes, assessing their technical, economic and financial soundness, market relevance, policy alignment and expected impact. Your expertise will help ensure that EIB financing decisions are robust, future-oriented and aligned with the Bank’s role as the EU Climate Bank. /p h3Specific Post Environment /h3 pYou will join the Energy Advisory and Energy Efficiency Division (ENAD), within the Energy and Environment Department (E2D), as part of the EIB’s Projects Directorate. Embedded in multidisciplinary project teams, you will work closely with experienced colleagues across the Energy Department, other Projects Directorate teams, lending operations and horizontal initiatives, while reporting to the relevant Head of Division.



/p pThis role offers the opportunity to apply your energy sector knowledge and analytical judgement to investment proposals that support the energy transition. Under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will assess market conditions, policy frameworks and project fundamentals, and contribute clear, evidence-based analysis to project appraisal and monitoring. You will also engage with a wide range of stakeholders — including promoters, public authorities, EU institutions, international organisations and other external partners — with opportunities to take part in missions and selected sector events. /p h3Operating Network /h3 pIn this role, you will work closely with colleagues across the Energy Department, other teams in the Projects Directorate and the wider EIB, particularly those involved in lending operations and cross-cutting initiatives. You will be part of multidisciplinary project teams, giving you exposure to different areas of expertise and the opportunity to contribute to the Bank’s broader energy and climate objectives. /p pYou will also engage with a broad range of external stakeholders, including project promoters, firms, public authorities, EU institutions, international organisations and other partners. These interactions may take place in the context of project appraisal, Technical Assistance, missions and selected sector events, offering you the opportunity to build a strong network and gain insight into energy investment projects across different markets and policy environments.



/p pIn this role you will has to travel outside EU on a frequent basis. /p h3Accountabilities /h3 pThe Following Activities Will Be Carried Out With The Backing And Under The Supervision Of Senior Experts, And Mainly In Support Of Their Work /p ul liContribute to investment decisions that support the energy transition by assessing the technical, economic and financial viability of energy projects and programmes, including energy efficiency, electricity and heat networks, renewable energy and related transition investments. /li liHelp evaluate the wider value and impact of projects, looking at their strategic fit, commercial viability, affordability, environmental and social sustainability, and alignment with EU and EIB energy and climate objectives. /li liAnalyse energy markets and key risks, including demand trends, pricing and tariff structures, regulatory frameworks and support schemes, and translate your findings into clear conclusions on project viability and expected impact. /li liWork closely with lending teams and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the project cycle — from early screening and structuring to appraisal, monitoring and completion — helping identify sound and impactful investment opportunities. /li liAssess project risks and financing considerations, including financial model outputs, sensitivity and scenario analyses, market conditions, regulatory risks and risk allocation for projects that the EIB may finance. /li liTurn complex analysis into clear advice for decision-makers by contributing to concise appraisal, monitoring and completion reports, as well as technical and economic opinions at relevant approval stages. /li liFollow projects through implementation and evaluation, contributing to project monitori

📌 Associate Energy Sector Specialist (Italia)
🏢 European Investment Bank (EIB)
📍 Italia