The European Investment Fund (EI is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat General (SGovernance DivisionExecutive Governance Unit at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a (SenioOfficer*. This is a fulltime position (travel requireat grade 4/5 for which the EIF offers permanent contract.
*internal benchmark: (SenioOfficer
This is a generic campaign in the view of both current and possible future vacancies.
Panel interviews via videoconference are anticipated for November/December 2024
Purpose
Part of the EIB Group, the mission of the European Investment Fund (EIis to improve access to finance for SMEs and small midcaps in Europe. We do this by supporting emerging and established fund managers with equity investments and by designing debt financing instruments that share the risk taken by financial institutions when they lend to or invest in small businesses. We bring this support closer to entrepreneurs through our extensive network of partners and financial intermediaries in all EU Member States and associated countries.
The Executive Governance Unit is part of the Governance Division, within the Secretariat General of the EIF.
The Governance Division is in charge of advising on corporate governance matters and providing organisational/advisory support to EIF’s governing bodies (Chief Executive / Deputy Chief Executive, Board of Directors, Audit Board and General Meetin, as well as senior management committees, including the Executive and Senior Management Committee (ESM.
The role encompasses a special focus on executivelevel advising and interdepartmental collaboration, actioning work independently, as well as bringing urgent matters to the Head of Unit attention. The position also entails preparation and coordination of background assessment materials for the CE and DCE and drafting of speeches. The role requires ability to work in a fastpaced and highdemanding environment, adapting to changing priorities and delivering towards strict deadlines without compromising quality.
The role demands innovative thinking and skilful conflict resolution. Additionally, it necessitates contributing to an engaging environment, building trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Successful candidates should showcase collaborative and interpersonal abilities with strong drafting, editorial, and presentation skills.
Operating network
Responsibilities
At a level commensurate with your experience and seniority, you will:
Qualifications
Competencies
Deadline for applications: 24 October 2024
Applications of women and/or candidates from countries underrepresented in EIF (DEU, NLD, POL, DNK, SWE, AUT, CZare encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. 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/identity, disability or neurodiversity.
Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIF Recruitment team Recruitment@eif.org who will ensure that your request is handled.
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 managemenimplemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.
Candidates are informed that preemployment integrity screening is an integral part of the EIF recruitment process.
* Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.