Purpose of Job

The Analyst plays a key role in facilitating the technical authority of the Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG) infrastructure-banking teams, aiding in project preparation, its implementation and monitoring but also for providing strategic insights, business intelligence, and planning. The analyst position is a key role that supports the unit’s mission by conducting high quality research, analysis, and reporting on various topics and issues. The analyst will work closely with the unit heads, technical and financial specialists, and other internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality products and services.

The Sustainable Infrastructure Policy & Project Preparation (SI3P) team is composed of technical, financial and procurement specialists covering three infrastructure sectors: energy, transport and municipal. It is tasked with enabling EBRD’s SIG to develop future-ready programmes and prepare high-quality projects for clients in line with the Bank’s transition mandate. This includes the Bank’s flagship Green Cities programme.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Head of PPI Unit, together with the Head of Green Cities and/or a more senior team member, the Analyst will:

• Conduct research and analysis on various topics and issues related to the organisation’s strategy, operations, and environment
• Collect, organise, and synthesise data and information from various sources, including internal and external databases, reports, publications, and media
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and accurate reports, briefings, and presentations for various audiences and purposes
• Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the unit’s products and services, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the unit head, senior staff, and other stakeholders, and contribute to the unit’s positive visibility, knowledge management and learning, and
• Maintain data for workload and project/programme monitoring.
• Contribute to the quality and timeliness of SIG’s policy delivery, including all events, seminars, products and other policy-related endeavours of the Unit, SIG Banking team Operational Leads and Management of the SIG.

Knowlegde, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as business, economics, political science, or international relations.
• Relevant work experience in research, analysis, or consulting, preferably in a strategic or policy-oriented setting.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in English, and the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and purposes.
• Proficient in using various tools and software for data collection, analysis, and visualisation, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, or R.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of events management and/or stakeholder engagement
• IFI experience is considered a plus

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.

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).