Social and Gender Expert - based in Luxembourg (Entity: EIB - Job ID: 111243)

Job ID:111243Entity:European Investment BankDeadline:

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Projects Directorate (PJ), Sustainability, Impact and Advisory Department (SAI), Sustainability & Climate Office (S&CO), Implementation Unit (IMP) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Social and Gender Expert *.

This is a full-time temporary position at grade 5.

The term of this contract will be 2 years.

*internal benchmark (Sector) Transversal Specialist

Panel interviews are foreseen as from April 2026.

Purpose

In this role, you will help drive the implementation of the Bank's social development policies and standards, shaping streamlined frameworks and management approaches with a strong focus on gender. You will design practical tools and guidance to ensure a consistent approach to gender and social inclusion across the Bank's intermediated lending, including providing helpdesk support to colleagues. A key part of your work will be leading the development of new digital appraisal tools for staff and clients, enabling the Bank to scale up its financing for gender equality effectively and efficiently. You will also take ownership of the final quality assurance of Group‑wide gender data-overseeing dashboards, reporting, and contributions under the SAB and 2X qualifications-while helping to elevate the visibility and storytelling of the Bank's gender achievements across the Group. This is a chance to combine technical expertise, innovation, and strategic influence to strengthen the Bank's impact on gender equality.

Specific Post Environment

The field of gender in finance is gaining unprecedented visibility, and the Bank is entering an exciting phase with the approval of its third Gender Action Plan. In the coming years, there will be strong focus on ensuring its effective implementation and demonstrating real impact. This work will feed directly into the Bank's refreshed social narrative for 2026 and beyond, aligning closely with major EU initiatives such as the Social Pillar Action Plan and the EU Anti‑Poverty Strategy. Joining now means stepping into a role where your expertise can shape how the Bank positions itself in a rapidly evolving policy landscape. Occasional travel outside Luxembourg adds an international dimension to the work and offers opportunities to engage with partners across regions.

Operating Network

Internal contacts: A range of internal stakeholders across the Bank.

External contacts: A range of external stakeholders including fellow Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), relevant parts of the European Commission, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Government Ministries, etc.

Accountabilities

Monitor and report on the new Gender Action Plan (GAPIII) and other frameworks

• Quality assurance and reporting against the EIB's policies and procedures, including SABs
• Prepare Quarterly results for Directors and MC reporting
• Contribute to EIB public reporting (e.g. SDGs Annual Report, SME report etc)
• Develop consistent methodologies across EIB and EIF
• Manage the gender QA and reporting consultants
• Support the sectors to set up systems to review and analyse progress prior to approval/signature
• Support the Quality Assurance User Group (QUAG) to set up and review potential gender KPIs

Systems and tools development on gender and social topics

• Develop digital tools, such as the Gender checker for staff and clients
• Source data for gender tag quick paths to support analysis
• Convert the gender tag guidance to an interactive tool and chatbot to support appraisal
• Manage consultants to develop new tools and procedures
• Integrate data into IT procedures, etc
• Develop systems to monitor and report on risk and on the positive agenda

Intermediated finance for gender and social

• Work with the S&CO intermediated finance focal point to input on gender and social matters
• Develop guidance and tools for ie. side letters and templates to reflect EIB and 2X evolving criteria
• Provide helpdesk support to department gender experts and to front line colleagues
• Give training to EIBG Staff on gender equality in intermediated operations
• Sit on steering committees for project technical assistance work

Internal communications and knowledge management on gender

• Contribute to Intranet content
• Develop Gender storytelling
• Participate in teams/communities of practice for colleagues working on gender topics
• Manage the comms part of the TA facilities (GESI Facility OEU, Fragility Community of Practice etc

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) in a relevant field (preferably sociology, social anthropology, social development, development studies, gender studies, development economics or another relevant discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience focussed on enhancing the social and gender equality impact of investments in infrastructure, financial intermediaries and/or corporates within an international development and/or financial institution, including public or private sector institutions focussed.
• Knowledge of the EIB's approach to financing for gender equality and of relevant international standards and criteria such as 2X. Experience of application of these approaches to investments a major advantage.
• Demonstrated experience of using relevant IT tools to build systems, processes and dashboards to support analysis and reporting; Experience in digitalisation/ digital tool development projects a major advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (***), with a good command of the other. (Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage).

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical and writing skills with a practical, solutions‑driven mindset. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy working across disciplines and sectors, and if you're comfortable navigating diverse, sensitive, and sometimes high‑pressure international environments. The position calls for someone who communicates clearly, builds strong relationships, and brings confidence and empathy to stakeholder engagement. Strong training and presentation skills will help you support colleagues effectively and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core behavioural skills here

To find out more about our eligibility criteria click here

(***) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team [email protected] who will manage your request appropriately.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

This is an open campaign to consecutively fill open positions. The campaign will remain open until position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt.

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