Associate, Economics & Policy

Purpose of Job

The Associate will work with the RPS team covering the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region (SEMED) to deliver the Banks transition mandate focusing on a subset of priority policy / thematic areas in the particular region. While the Associate may have specific experience or qualifications (notably on the green economy transition) they will be expected to work flexibly across all the Banks areas of focus and to contribute to a coherent and holistic policy agenda.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The range of accountabilities and responsibilities may include the following:

Support RPL in monitoring and assessment of growth and reform progress in the region; support the development and implementation of policy dialogue workstreams in areas such as green transition climate change & sustainability economic governance competitiveness human capital digitalisation and capital markets development.
Support work on transactions or projects acting as a team member taking responsibility for tasks in relation to investments policy initiative or analytical assignments.
Support Banking in the delivery of specific investments (including participating in OpsCom and Board presentations) delivering defined policy projects or objectives or preparing a complex and comprehensive analytical assessment notably those in support of EBRDs green strategy in the SEMED region.
Monitor and analyse macroeconomic performance and risks
Assess structural reform progress in the countries of the region to provide input into key Bank products including the Regional Economic Prospects and the annual Transition Report.
Support preparation of country diagnostics and preparation of country strategies
Perform ad hoc assignments including background research on macroeconomic sectoral and other policy developments drafting of briefings presentations and short analyses/focus pieces.
Support preparation of regular growth forecasts and long-term macroeconomic scenarios to be used in the financial models by the Banking department.
Support the RPL in the preparation of the Policy compacts for the region.

Knowledge Skills Experience & Qualifications

Motivation demonstrated strong commitment to and understanding of the Banks transition agenda.
Education relevant education to at least degree level in economics (with understanding of economic theory policy and practice) development policy industrial business engineering environmental sciences environmental or energy economics commerce or equivalent; or comparable professional experience.
Experience contributing to project management and to multi-disciplinary teams delivering projects; familiarity with emerging markets and transition economies; familiarity with finance and investment decision making; knowledge of climate-change and sustainability related policies.
Communication capacity to communicate complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders verbally and in writing; ability to build consensus and reach agreement in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Language/Technical excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with a language of the region (Arabic French) would be very advantageous. Computer literate (advanced Excel PowerPoint and Word).

What is it like to work at the EBRD / About 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 peoples lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD our Values Inclusiveness Innovation Trust and Responsibility are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up collaborating smartly acting decisively with full commitment and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences bringing fresh ideas energy and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients shareholders and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Banks core values which are at the heart of everything it does. 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 gender identity sexual orientation age socio-economic background or disability.

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).