Purpose of Job

The Associate is responsible for analysing, monitoring, assessing impact and reporting, including on financial management, on the portfolio of SME F&D activities across respective country of operations and conducting research to support SME F&D strategy and operations. These insights contribute to managing donor relationships effectively, mobilising funds for operations and assisting on all management decision-making concerning SME F&D.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Monitor progress of country programmes against set targets and country operational plans to inform management decision-making, strategic and operational reviews
2. Support (SME F&D) Managers to establish and sustain good relations with donors and other stakeholders to identify and recommend funding leads and support the development of funding proposals
3. Maintain, monitor and analyse budgetary allocations, disbursements or other areas of financial management, accounting and reporting using relevant systems, to ensure alignment with the requirements of individual donor agreements and EBRD policies/procedures
4. Analyse, monitor, assess impact and report on donor programmes, including financial reports, to inform funding donors on progress and impact
5. Support (SME F&D) Managers and country teams to design and review new market development activities, new programmes or multi-country initiatives, guiding country teams through procurement where necessary, to maximise the transition impact and sustainability of SME F&D
6. Analyse project and enterprise level impact of SME F&D activities across countries to enable impact reporting
7. Analyse available market level data to enable impact reporting and to identify transition challenges in countries of operations and draft contributions to EBRD country strategies
8. Support and identify improvements to SME F&D operating procedures and to the SME F&D Management Information System (MIS) to ensure present and future activities can be managed efficiently and effectively
9. Contribute to knowledge management efforts by identifying, collecting and reviewing case studies for showcasing best practice and support Managers to develop new product
10. Develop global communication and visibility material to promote SME F&D activities to internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Strong academic background with relevant Master’s degree (Economics, MBA, MPA, International Development etc.) from a leading university in the country of education

Experience

• Relevant professional experience, preferably gained from an IFI, development organisation, commercial management consultancy or bank, donor organisation, or international support programme
• Knowledge of donor funded work, donor organisations and experience in donor fund mobilisation desirable
• Knowledge of product development, process optimisation and technology transformation work

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw insightful conclusions
• Strong numerical skills, experience in impact measurement and assessments or similar (econometric analysis); experience working with databases desirable
• Experience with the SAP accounting system preferable, as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong writing skills; experience in writing reports and donor proposals desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interface with multi-country teams
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in Russian, as well as other languages of countries of operations would be an advantage.
• Computer literate: excellent knowledge of Excel and Power Point, knowledge of STATA or similar systems desirable, ability to learn new systems quickly.

General

• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the EBRD mandate, passionate about private sector development
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment

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).

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements