The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is offering an internship in its Environmental and Social Sustainability Department (DES) in Thessaloniki, Greece. The intern supports Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) in development finance, reviews project documents and reports, and helps prepare a 2026 sector meeting. Students and graduates in life and social sciences, biology, chemistry, economics or sustainability can apply, and the starting date can be any time in 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and broke it down below.
Internship at a Glance
🆔 Ref. No: 2612
🏛️ Division/Department: Risk Division/DES
📍 Internship Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
🗓️ Tentative starting date(s): any time in 2026
⏱️ Duration: between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and available internship budget
What Does the DES Internship Involve?
The internship provides hands-on experience within the Department of Environmental and Social Sustainability (DES), supporting the implementation of Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) in development finance. The role offers exposure to international E&S standards, project assessment, reporting processes and the coordination of sector events.
Who Is This Role Well-Suited For?
The position is well-suited for a motivated candidate interested in:
🌍 Sustainable development.
💼 Responsible investment.
🛠️ Practical E&S management.
Learning ESDD in Development Finance
📘 Learn and apply Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) principles, practices and international standards while supporting the team's work.
🔎 Assist with basic ESDD tasks, including reviewing project documents and conducting background checks on new projects and borrowers.
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Reporting and Templates
📊 Support the review of Annual Environmental & Social Reports.
📝 Help improve reporting templates.
The EDFI Working Group Meeting on E&S in 2026
🤝 Contribute to preparations for the EDFI Working Group Meeting on E&S in 2026.
Day-to-Day Team Support
🗂️ Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the DES team.
➕ Assist with additional tasks as needed to support ongoing departmental activities.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should:
🎓 Be students or hold a degree in life and social sciences, biology, chemistry, economics or sustainability.
🗣️ Have an excellent command of the English language.
💻 Possess strong MS Office skills.
Start Date and Duration
The tentative starting date is any time in 2026. The internship duration varies between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the BSTDB DES internship based?
The internship is based in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the Risk Division/DES of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank.
When does the internship start?
The tentative starting date is any time in 2026.
How long does the internship last?
The duration varies between 1 and 9 months, depending on departmental needs and the available internship budget.
Which degrees are accepted?
Students or graduates in life and social sciences, biology, chemistry, economics or sustainability can apply.
What will I work on?
You will learn and apply ESDD principles, review project documents, run background checks on new projects and borrowers, support the review of Annual Environmental & Social Reports and help prepare the EDFI Working Group Meeting on E&S in 2026.
Which skills do I need?
You need an excellent command of English and strong MS Office skills.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Internship page: https://www.bstdb.org/current-internship/intern-environmental-and-social-sustainability-department-des
📧 Application email: internships@bstdb.org
