Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Advisor - based in Luxembourg
European Investment Bank (EIB)
5 Full-time Closes 21 Jul 2026
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 Operations Directorate (OPS) – Public Sector Department (PS) - Advisory - Public & Infrastructure Finance Division (PS/1-APIF) – Core Infrastructure Unit (CI) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Advisor*.
This is a full time position at grade 5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.
*internal benchmark: Officer Advisory
You will join a team of specialists that provide PPP institutional, policy, project and transaction advisory services to EIB public clients under the European PPP Expertise Center (EPEC) initiative, InvestEU mandate and other advisory mandates or initiatives of the Bank. Advisory support goes from planning stage, authority approvals, to tender until award and financial close. You will lead the identification and delivery of a portfolio of advisory assignments across EU and various sectors, and provide expert guidance on PPP and Project Finance matters in various advisory projects. You will support the advisory and lending activities of the Bank and the implementation of EU policies and programmes with regard to PPPs and complex infrastructure projects across EU.
The Core Infrastructure unit hosts the European Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Expertise Centre (EPEC) that is an initiative of the European Investment Bank (EIB), involving EU Member States, Candidate States and other specified states, as well as the European Commission (EC). Since 2008, EPEC is a membership-based expertise network and an integral part of EIB Advisory. Its members are typically central government bodies with responsibility for the oversight of PPP policies and programmes.
As Advisor, you will be part of a team of specialists that provide PPP institutional, policy, project and transaction advisory services to EIB public clients under EPEC, InvestEU and other advisory mandates or initiatives of the Bank. You will support the advisory activities of the Bank and the implementation of EU policies and programs regarding PPPs, complex infrastructure and public projects across EU and sectors. This includes advice on (pre)feasibility studies, PPP preparation (tender documents, project agreements), evaluation reports and financing agreements. The role also involves selecting and managing external consultants engaged in advisory assignments (where appropriate) and ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of outputs.
You will report to the Head of the Core Infrastructure unit and work with financial and technical advisors across different parts of the Bank. You will join an outward-facing team, responding to and interacting with a number of external parties, including EPEC Members and related public sector bodies, public sector entities and procuring authorities seeking PPP advice (including through IEU), as well as different EC bodies.
Lead the identification, prioritization, design/scoping and delivery of complex Infra & PPP advisory assignments or support APIF advisory colleagues on expert PPP and Project Finance matters in their assignments.
Contribute to the effective delivery of Infra & PPP advisory assignments, interacting with public sector clients and supporting other advisory colleagues as needed throughout the assignment period on PPP & PF matters.
Participate in the development and implementation of the EPEC activities (network activities, conference, annual meeting.
When appropriate, define the scope of externally delivered consultancy assignments, appoint consultants and oversee the delivery of consultancy assignment objectives and deliverables.
Contribute to cross departmental initiatives and knowledge sharing activities that go beyond the strict boundaries of PPP, enhancing the Advisory function's collective expertise and supporting horizontal priorities of the Bank.
Represent EIB Advisory at high level meetings, conferences and external events.
University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in a relevant field, such as Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering, Business Administration or similar.
At least 5 years' relevant professional experience, including exposure to financial, economic, technical and legal aspects of PPPs operating in a commercially oriented project environment.
Sound knowledge of PPPs in the European context, with in-depth practical PPP experience in one or more sectors and/or one or more EU countries, as well as a good understanding of new/innovative PPP models and sectors.
Experience managing the PPP project process in a public authority would be preferred.
Experience advising public sector clients on PPP policy and/or PPP projects during their preparation and early procurement phase would be a distinct advantage.
Experience/knowledge of blending EU funds (grants, financial instruments) with PPPs, including the requirements and procedures for securing EU funds, would be an advantage.
Experience/knowledge of EUROSTAT treatment of PPP or EPC would be a plus.
Demonstrable skills and experience in strategic thinking, analysis and problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, partners, senior management and team members.
Ability to manage a mixed portfolio of work and to deliver within tight (including self-imposed) deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent knowledge of English (verbal and written) and/or French (***), with a good knowledge of the other.
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 Jobs@eib.org 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.
Deadline for applications: 22nd July 2026
#LI-POST
