JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of Job

The role contributes to support the Associate Director in the deployment of TC assignments and policy work related to cybersecurity and digital risk (50%) and support the Digital Hub in terms of deployment of digital products and with all its communication campaigns (intranet, ebrd.com) and assist with the organisation of events (50%).

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Digital Hub Cybersecurity (50%):

Operational Delivery

• Screen EBRD pipeline for cybersecurity risks and opportunities.
• Engage OLs and other stakeholder to promote utilisation of Digital Hub`s cybersecurity policy tools.
• Support the deployment of TCs and other activities to mitigate risks and promote TI
• Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity and digital risk policy initiatives
• Tracking and monitoring cybersecurity initiatives and projects

Impact and Communication

• Liaise with Donor Partnerships and Procurement in order to ensure a smooth balance between the donor funds allocations and the deployment of the assignments.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to showcase the work of CRP.

Organisational Development

• Support and advise the Associate Director on future work’s pipeline and actively engage with internal stakeholders to make sure the projects in the pipeline are screened and assessed as needed.

Digital Hub – Digital and Communication (50%):

Support implementation of digital transformation technical cooperation projects.

Operational Delivery

• Delivery of Digital Knowledge Management and preparation of communication campaigns, including Digital Champions social media items and blogs.
• Delivery of Podcast, trainings and event organization including working with HR Talent and Development on preparation of Masterclasses and trainings on digital for senior leadership of the Bank
• Liaison with the Communication Team for the Digital Hub in order to ensure a continuous visibility of the Digital Hub work.

Impact and Communication

• Play an important role in communicating the impact of digital investments, policy engagement and advisory work led by the Bank, including drafting press releases, social media posts and quotes; supporting the organisation of internal events; and preparing briefing notes for senior management participation in external events and meetings.

Organisational Development

• Support Hub on its organisational aspects and assist – when necessary – with the Hub’s management, speaking engagements at conferences and internal events, and participation in key meetings.
• Keep abreast of digital developments and industry trends, and advise on new possible products and services the Digital Hub can offer where appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to the Digital Hub key activities or completed relevant training.
• Fluent English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledge of another language (e.g. Russian, German, French or Arabic) both written and spoken would be desirable.

Experience/Knowledge

• Great understanding of digital world and processes, with strong innovative mind-set.
• Experience working in cybersecurity policy field in the development context.
• Proactive team player, innovator, champion of digital and digitalisation.
• Good understanding and interest in the issues of economics and banking, and familiarity with the EBRD region.
• Excellent organisational and effective planning skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise and independently co-ordinate workload to comply with deadlines.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and be flexible; also be able to anticipate needs/issues, drawing on a high degree of initiative and judgement in reliably executing or coordinating a range of tasks independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; including tact and diplomacy.
• A proactive and can-do attitude, approach and team ethic.
• Good level of numeracy and ability to work with numbers.
• Internal candidates to have a thorough knowledge of the Bank’s procedures, policies and of institutional working practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good material presentation skills with attention to detail and the ability to judge required accuracy.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities
• Excellent time keeper
• EBRD experience and/or knowledge of the Bank’s policies and systems desirable (e.g. SAP, Project Link, Live-link, Pegasus, DTM; and BPN Reports etc).

Technical Skills

• Advanced level of numeracy skills, attention to detail and high degree of accuracy is essential.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
• Computer literate with excellent Excel, PowerPoint and SAP skills.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries.
• Must be able to articulate observations and arguments in a convincing and concise manner, both orally and in writing to both internal and external counterparts.
• Organisational skills. Must be able to lead multiple and wide raging tasks concurrently. Ability to deliver quality outputs within often tight deadlines.

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