United Kingdom Job Openings

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Associate Economist, Impact

London

October 11, 2024

Requisition ID

35106

Office Country

United Kingdom

Office City

London

Division

Policy and Partnerships

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Length

23 months

Posting End Date

21/10/2024

Purpose of Job

The Associate for Impact is part of the Impact department and plays a role in implementing the Bank’s mandate to promote transition in the EBRD’s countries of operations (COOs). Working in close cooperation with the Banking department and other Bank groups (Credit, ESD, OGC, country and sector specialist in CSD and PSD) the post holder implements the Bank’s transition impact architecture. In coordination with the Analytics & Results team in the Impact department, the post holder assists in running an integrated system of ex-ante assessment, monitoring, self-evaluation and knowledge management to maximise the impact of the Bank’s activities and ensure a compelling and credible communication of that impact.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

In line with the Bank’s Transition mandate appraises and monitors individual investment projects and TCs for their impact on transition and monitors the sector portfolio for transition performance;
Part of the team responsible for the delivery of the weekly project review for the Operations Committee and other project and sector related committees such as SBIC and Equity Com. Accountable in their area of sector responsibility – ICA - for transition ratings(ETI) and monitoring of transition impact (PTI) benchmarks, covering both projects for Ops Com, SBIC, etc., transition-related TCs and contributes to the assessment of sector transition gaps for the annual Assessment of Transition Qualities;
Responsible for associated input into management briefing for Board and other Committee meetings, including DAQs responses and, on occasion, bespoke papers, presentations or other inputs for such Committees;
Provides support to the Associate Director, Impact ICA on sector as well as cross-cutting issues, like the development of the transition impact methodology, analytical reports towards better communication on the Sustainable Development Goals and the global development agenda;
Contributing to the annual review of the EBRD sector transition indicators and Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQ) as well as methodological work related to transition impact methodology;
Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific sectors or topics, drafting of briefings, presentations, and short sector analyses;
Compilation and maintenance of relevant datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

A Master’s degree in economics or a related filed from a leading university (relevant work experience and a strong Bachelor’s degree may be considered in exceptional cases);
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
Prior experience in project design and appraisal;
Sound understanding of EBRD mandate, strategic objectives, investment and TC operations and knowledge of the Bank’s transition impact methodology;
Strong interpersonal skills;
An ability to understand basic credit analysis of investment projects;
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytic software and information providers is an advantage;
Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and work or study experience in the region is an advantage;
Knowledge of one or more languages of the region is an advantage.

What is it like to work at the 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 people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

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;
An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. 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, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

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).

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