About EBRD and IPAM
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) fosters growth and innovation across multiple countries. At the heart of our commitment to accountability and transparency is the Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM). IPAM ensures that EBRD-financed projects meet high environmental, social, and public disclosure standards, providing a platform for independent review of complaints from project-affected individuals and civil society organizations.

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our Compliance team as an Associate, Compliance. This role is pivotal in conducting compliance assessments and reviews, ensuring that the EBRD meets its obligations under the Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and the Access to Information Policy (AIP).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance assessments and reviews, including comprehensive desk reviews, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with technical experts.
• Research and analyze project documentation to support decision-making within the compliance function.
• Draft high-standard Compliance Assessment Reports and Compliance Review Reports, ensuring objectivity and factual accuracy.
• Engage with stakeholders, including project-affected people, civil society organizations, and international development organizations.
• Assist in outreach activities, preparing materials, and participating in relevant meetings.
• Contribute to the development of internal operational guidelines and investigative methodologies.

Qualifications

• A degree in a related field (e.g., international development, environment, social sciences, human rights, law) or equivalent professional experience.
• Solid knowledge of International Development Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards and working knowledge of UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
• Excellent English writing skills; fluency in Russian and/or Arabic is desirable.
• Strong information gathering and compliance analysis skills.
• Experience with social and environmental accountability mechanisms is highly desirable.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work outside regular business hours.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse team.

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.