Purpose of Job

The Analyst for Impact, Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG) is part of the Impact department and plays a key 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, with a focus on sustainable infrastructure (i.e. transport, energy, municipal and environmental) projects. 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

• Assisting sector impact economists from transition impact assessment to post-signing monitoring. Focus is on sustainable infrastructure projects and linked activities;
• Contributing to the annual review of the EBRD sector transition indicators and Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQ);
• Analysing aspects of the impact of Bank projects and operations under the direction of their sector team economists;
• Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific banks or sectors, 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);
• Demonstrated energy and infrastructure sector knowledge and over 2 years of work experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors gained through full-time employment in a relevant company, government institution, consultancy, think tank, international organisation or academia;
• Prior experience in project design and appraisal, knowledge of Impact assessment principles, SDGs and ESG;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Sound understanding of EBRD mandate, strategic objectives, investment and TC operations and knowledge of the Bank’s transition impact methodology;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytic software and information providers (e.g. Orbis, Bloomberg, etc) is an advantage;
• Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and activities, 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.