Intern, Staff Council

Purpose of Job

This is a 6 months paid internship at EBRD Staff Council.

The Staff Council is EBRDs internal body for employees representation. The aim of Staff Council is to ensure staff welfare is protected and best practice in terms of employment and procedures are employed by the EBRD.

The Intern Staff Council will ensure on-going integrity and accuracy of Staff Council internal data analyses and presentations to Management and Board will enhance Staff Council internal and external communication profile will draft Position Papers and other documentation and correspondence.

The Intern Staff Council carries out these tasks under the supervision of the Associate Staff Council and the Chair of Staff Council whom they will report to.

Accoutanbilities and Responsibilities

Data analysis and market benchmarking

Undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of Human Resources data;

• Conduct periodic and ad hoc reporting and data analysis;
• Conduct original research that can inform the Staff Council members on relevant external developments and socio-political and economic trends using relevant business and academic publications and social media.
• Prepare presentation materials for Staff Council use.
• Attend regular Staff Council meetings.

Communications and database handling

• Assist the Associate Staff Council with collating comments
• Assist SC in drafting briefing notes and position papers
• Under the guidance of SC Associate make updates of Staff Council intranet site
• Assist SC Associate in Knowledge Management activities

Position papers drafting

• Undertake assigned tasks issued by Staff Council through the Chair of Staff Council and SC Associate relating to the drafting of Position Papers for management and the Board.

Knowledge Skills Experience & Qualifications

• University Degree within the last 3 years maximum from a leading unviersity with a preference in social sciences
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and desirable to have same one of the official languages of the Bank. A working knowledge of a second language from an EBRD country of operation considered an advantage
• Strong Quantitative/ numerical skills
• Ability to absorb and consolidate of large amount of info into a concise document
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel). Basic HTML skills desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member but also independently and to deadlines and under time pressure; a peoples person with good networking skills
• A strong interest in the Banks countries of operation and relevant Staff matters
• Motivation attention to detail common sense time management skills ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

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).