Analyst, Environment and Sustainability Department

Purpose of Job

The Analyst will support colleagues in the relevant ESD team to deliver the Bank’s commitments under its Environmental and Social Policy, covering environmental and social appraisal and monitoring of the Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors; oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches, assessments, monitoring, reporting and verification of environmental, social, green and other commitments relevant to ESDs mandate.

Background

ESD works closely and interacts daily with the banking teams and other departments as relevant to drive the shared agenda of sound environment and sustainable development.
 
ESD is a team of specialists responsible for the environmental and social appraisal, assessment and monitoring of Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors. ESD is responsible for, and the custodians of, the Environmental and Social Policy (ESP).  Main interaction is with the Banking teams during project development and implementation, where an active participation is expected from ESD in assessing gaps against applicable policy provisions, identifying, and developing solutions and opportunities, and thereby ensuring compliance as well as increased environmental and social transition impact, delivering sound environment and sustainable development.
 
Within its mandate, ESD:
•    conducts oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches and assessments.
•    interacts frequently with the Board, banking, and external stakeholders.
•    is responsible for data collection and data management.
•    is responsible for standards and minimum requirements.
•    oversees and assesses environmental and sustainability-related risk.
•    is responsible for monitoring, reporting, verification.
•    is responsible for the ESP and related policy management and policy development, methodologies, and guidance.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Head of Sector/Policy/Monitoring/Assurance:

•    Work on a range of assigned projects, Technical Cooperation’s (TCs), and initiatives, as a team member and taking responsibility for assigned tasks and activities. These activities may include supporting the assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risks impacts and opportunities; climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment, and green finance attribution; monitoring, verification, and reporting; and assurance.

•    Conducting ESD research, reviewing documents and strategies, conducting analytical, scientific, and technical reviews and appraisals, developing methodologies, monitoring outputs/outcomes, analysing and contributing to the management of data, drafting of internal and external publications.

•    When required, support ESD/Bank staff in the coordination of meetings and events. 

•    Interact with several stakeholders on similar levels both internal to the Bank and externally under guidance of senior specialists/advisers. Liaise regularly with colleagues at all levels of ESD, both staff and consultants.

•    Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures, including the streamlining, collection, management, and automation of data. 

•    Work in line with Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

•    Degree in environmental and/or social sciences, economics, engineering, or related field or comparable professional experience.

•    Knowledge of environmental and social risks.

•    Knowledge of international good practice environmental, social and climate standards/guidelines (e.g. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Environmental and Social Requirements, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, Equator Principles, Paris Agreement alignment, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), International Sustainability Standards Board (SSB), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), sector guidelines, etc).

•    Familiarity of financing instruments, approaches and processes is an advantage.

•    Familiarity of some environmental and social thematic policy- and safeguards areas and the risks and impacts of various sectors.

•    Understanding of scientific, economic, and political dimensions of environmental and social issues. Ability to apply those to the assessment of EBRD investment projects.

•    Familiarity with the countries in which the Bank operates / plans to operate. 

•    Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail.

•    Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and within a team. 

•    Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail. Research and analytical skills.

•    Excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operations would be advantageous and, for a resident office appointment, fluency in a local language will be required.

•    Proven analytical and quantitative skills.

•    Experience operating in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues.

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).