Responsibilities
• Assisting gender and economic inclusion economists and specialists, including supporting their relationship with the Banking and other teams during all stages of sector and project work from project design and assessment and policy engagement activities to management of external consultants post-signing monitoring;).
• Monitoring and assessing sector developments and structural reform progress in Ukraine and contributing to country diagnostics and the annual review of the EBRD Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQs).
• Monitoring the transition impact of Bank's operations (TIMS), including some limited travel to the region to monitor projects on the ground.
• Analysing aspects of the impact of Bank projects and operations under the direction of their team economists and specialists.
• Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific clients or sectors, regulatory and other policy developments, drafting of briefings; presentations and short sector analyses; drafting communication products; and contributing to organisation of G&EI conferences and workshops
• Compilation and maintenance of relevant datasets.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
• A master's degree in economics, public policy, gender studies or a related field from a leading university (candidates with relevant work experience and a strong Bachelor's degree may be considered in exceptional cases).
• Prior work experience of policy oriented or applied microeconomics (e.g. at a central bank, regulator or other body overseeing or setting policy), or in banking or related consultancy, services would be an advantage; Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytics software (e.g. Stata; MatLab) and information providers (e.g. Bankscope, Orbis, Bloomberg, FAO stat, WTO tariffs and World Bank WDI) would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
• Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and work or study experience) in the region is helpful.
• Knowledge of one or more languages of the region is an advantage.
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.
At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
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).
Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.
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