Purpose of Job

Reporting to the Associate Director Head of Green Policy and Climate Analytics, the Associate is needed to:

1. support on the development and management of Green Economy Transition (GET) related data and information to conduct country, regional and sector analyses (including inputs to country and sector strategy and product/programme developments, knowledge products on various thematic areas and business development), including identifying appropriate indicators and their application and leading on related specific tasks;
2. contribute to research and technical assignments for policy engagement and business development at country or regional/sectoral level, working across the team and other departments, which also includes contributing to activities related to the development and implementation of NDC/LTS and sectoral low carbon and climate resilient pathways.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Associate will contribute to the following areas or work and lead on certain specific tasks:

Country/Regional and Sector Analysis in the context of GET

• Identifying relevant data/statistical databases and indicators to develop and maintain data analytics tools, and updating and maintaining of the Climate Analytics Dashboard and other analytical tools, under the guidance of the members of the Green Policy and Climate Analytics unit and senior management of CSD.
• Researching and using information collected to conduct country/regional and sector specific analysis to generate knowledge products, including updating of existing country/regional and sector snapshots in the context of GET and international climate sciences, climate policies and climate finance.
• Extracting relevant data and information from technical analysis, particularly modelling work, and develop knowledge base and tool to effectively inform business and policy activities, including on Paris aligment.
• Providing relevant analytical inputs in the Bank’s country diagnostics and related material, as well as contribute to the development of country and sector strategies and platforms, as well as country-specific GET pitching materials.
• Carrying out analysis between the country/sector data and the GET finance and policy activities, as well as climate finance MRV data, to estimate and improve the impact narrative of the EBRD’s activities in its COOs.
• Contributing to and generating e-newsletters/knowledge products on climate analytics and supporting other specific thematic newsletters.
• Supporting the work on climate risk assessments.

Focused research and analytical assignments for policy engagement and business development

• Analysing market, policy and regulatory trends of specific technologies and potential impact on the EBRD’s COOs and applying data and information researched into the Bank’s business and advisory activities as well as climate finance (including the use of concessional finance) that is effectively translated into accessible concise business language, particular writing.
• Creating presentations and other communication materials that effectively present the analysis made to different audiences, including to the management and external audiences.
• Producing effective visualisation of data and supporting to develop infographics.
• Leading and/or supporting on write-ups of analytical pieces and knowledge products for internal and external capacity building and awareness raising, particularly related to new GET2.1 thematic areas.

Analytical and coordination work related to economy-wide and sectoral long-term low carbon resilient pathways and implementation plans

• Developing analysis of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long Term Strategies (LTS) of COOs and conduct analytical work to connect the Bank’s activities (investments and policy dialogue) to a country’s NDCs and LTS objectives and targets, and other relevant sectoral long-term low carbon resilient pathways and plans.
• Conducting specific NDC/LTS and sectoral low carbon and climate resilient scenarios/pathways-related analysis to support the process of decision-making on prioritisation of certain activities in a country, including the use of concessional finance and other types of instruments.
• Supporting the policy engagement and technical assistance work on low carbon and climate resilient pathways, specifically with the focus on modelling and scenarios analysis. This may entail the ability to use and understand integrated system modelling e.g. PLEXOS (energy systems modelling tool that the Bank has license for) and/or other energy system softwares or economic impact models like CGEM.
• Supporting policy coordination and engagement across the team, including with country colleagues, to contribute to effective coordination and development of country-sector platforms.

In addition, an Associate to the Unit will be asked to support other Analysts and new comers to the team over time to support their integration, especially in terms of access to information and data.

The responsibilities of the Associate are designed to allow he/she to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise. In order to perform the tasks outlined above, excellent analytical skills that is combined with strong communications and interpersonal skills, a high degree of numeracy and accuracy and strong professional communications skills are indispensable. Tasks may also include supporting the development of technical co-operation assignments, reporting to donors, and ensuring EBRD policy compliance, as well as other relevant tasks in support of the Team’s work.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant degree (preferably with Master’s and/or PhD), preferably within the range (and even mix) of climate policy, international policy on sustainable development, engineering or environmental/climate sciences, data analytics, environmental economics or finance, statistics or econometrics, and/or communications or data visualisation on sustainability. Multidisciplinary background is highly welcomed.
• Relevant work experiences, preferably gained from a financial institution, research and/or academic institution or think tank, climate statistics or sciences organisations, advisory services or corporate finance firm.
• Preferably experience and/or proficiency in understanding modelling and/or application of low carbon pathways of specific sector or country.
• Strong literacy in and understanding of climate and environmental policies, especially in relation to economic and fiscal policies, and climate finance.
• High level of numeracy and strong analytical skills and attention to numeric details, including ability to interpret data through analytical writing and data visualisation, including infographics.
• High computer literacy, at minimum proficient with Microsoft Office with in-depth experience in Excel and PowerPoint packages, including their financial analysis, modelling, and presentation modules. Familiarity with open source web-tools and/or analytical softwares and/or data visualisation software (e.g. Tableau) and/or technical energy system modelling programmes (e.g. TIMES, PLEXOS) are highly advantageous.
• Ability to produce materials that present data and information to editorial/professional standards.
• Proficiency in using and managing large datasets through research experiences.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills in English are essential, particularly with strong policy-related writing experiences for publication; another Country of Operation language is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the mandate and values of the Bank, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and global climate and ecological context
• Self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information in verbal and written formats, appropriate to the audience at the time and confidence in handling senior stakeholders.
• A highly developed sense of responsibility, initiative, and an excellent team player. Eager and open attitude to share and learn information.
• Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Experience working in cross-cultural teams and embraces diversity
• Availability for travel, when business-essential

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.