Dispute Resolution Officer

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 Inspectorate General Directorate (IG),Complaints MechanismDivision (CM), Dispute Resolution Unit at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Dispute Resolution Officer*.

This is a full-time position at grade 5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

• Internal benchmark: Officer

Panel interviews are anticipated for January/February 2026

You will contribute to the work of the Complaints Mechanism through the handling of complex complaints regarding the EIB Group, in order to identify opportunities for a collaborative resolution of the issues raised, thereby promoting the EIB Group's transparency and accountability vis-à-vis its stakeholders.

The EIB Complaints Mechanism (CM) is the EIB Group's public accountability tool that promotes good administration within the Bank based on concerns raised by the public. The mandate of the CM includes determining whether maladministration attributable to the EIB Group has occurred. In consultation with the Bank's services, the CM also aims at resolving the problems that led to the complaint.

A large majority of complaints handled by the CM relate to projects and/or operations financed or supported by the EIB Group. The diverse CM team consists of individuals with a wide range of professional backgrounds, adhering to guiding principles of teamwork, strong professional ethics, and high commitment.

In order to complement its team, the Complaints Mechanism is looking for a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge and experience of resolving disputes in the context of infrastructure projects and/or with environmental and social safeguard-related work. The successful candidate will plan, execute, and supervise tasks regarding the handling of complaints, and in particular the design and execution of collaborative dispute resolution processes.

We are looking for a team player who can navigate across cultures and functions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills tailored to diverse audiences coupled with a proactive problem-solving mindset. If you are passionate about making impact, this job is for you

Reporting to the Head of the Dispute Resolution Unit, you will work in close collaboration with other members of the Division. You will furthermore coordinate your work with the relevant services in the different Directorates of the Bank and with the EIF.

This role involves travelling for business purposes as and when required.

You will participate in the work of the Dispute Resolution Function within the EIB Complaints Mechanism. More specifically, you will:

• Assess the allegations and the underlying dispute and identify the relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders in the context of collaborative resolution processes (dialogue facilitation, negotiation, joint fact-finding, formal mediation).
• Try to resolve the underlying issues giving rise to the complaint or grievance.
• Ensure effective coordination with different EIB Group services involved.
• Coordinate with a variety of external stakeholders and other institutions if necessary (e.g., other IFI's).
• Supervise more junior staff and/or external facilitators/experts/consultants.
• Collect and analyse information and report about the different phases of the complaint handling process.
• Monitor the implementation of actions agreed in the dispute resolution process.
• Contribute to the regular reporting of the Complaints Mechanism.

You may also:

• Develop actions to raise awareness of the Dispute Resolution Function both internally and externally.
• Provide suggestions to address broader concerns as part of the division's advisory role.
• Propose improvements to existing procedures and to the overall working methods of the Complaints Mechanism, if needed.

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor), preferably in a relevant field and at post-graduate level. Formal mediation training would be a strong advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including the management (convening and/or facilitating) of collaborative dispute resolution processes. A multidisciplinary background would be an asset.
• Experience of resolving disputes in the context of infrastructure projects and/or with environmental and social safeguard-related work (e.g., review and monitoring of resettlement action plans, stakeholder engagement plans etc.) would be a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience in stakeholder engagement including public consultation would be an asset.
• Experience of the approval, monitoring and implementation processes of development projects financed by international finance institutions is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and writing ability.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (*), with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

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(*) 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 make 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.

We strongly invite applicants with a disability, neurodivergent profile or chronic condition to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Recruitment team 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 management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: January 12th 2026