Intern, Talent Acquisition

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a global missiondriven organisation working across more than 40 economies to create realworld impact through sustainable investments innovation and projects that help build stronger and greener futures. By joining our internship programme in Sofia you will step into an international environment where your ideas and work matter from day one whether you are supporting the expansion of the team in Bulgaria collaborating with experts from around the world or contributing to projects that shape the economies of tomorrow. Join us in Tech Sofia and help us build the future of the EBRD Technology Hub in Bulgaria! It is a place where you learn and kickstart a meaningful career surrounded by people passionate about making a positive difference.

Key Responsibilities

As a Talent Acquisition Intern you will support our recruitment and employer branding activities including:

• Assisting with candidate sourcing (using LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Supporting employer branding initiatives and event organisation
• Helping with creation and optimisation of job adverts
• Reviewing competitor job adverts to help us improve our own
• Conducting research and providing insights into the Sofia IT market

Basic Knowledge Skills Experience and Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with stakeholders
• Techsavvy with proficiency in MS Excel PowerPoint and similar tools
• Interest in Human Resource field - with focus on Talent Acquisition
• Interest in technology and curiosity about its business applications
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a professional environment
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with and through others in a matrix structure
• Active listening skills and strong interpersonal communication abilities in English

Preferable Requirement

• A degree in organisational sciences Human Resources or a related field

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 peoples 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.
• We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and believe we operate at our best when collaborating 3 days a week in person (minimum).
• 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 Banks 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).