Associate, Gender and Economic Inclusion (human capital recovery in Ukraine)

This position is based in Ukraine with possible temporary relocation to Warsaw, Poland, depending on business needs.

Purpose of Job

The Associate, G&EI, is a member of the Gender and Economic Inclusion Team (G&EI) which consists of three pillars (Access to Skills and Employment, Access to Finance and Entrepreneurship, and Access to Services). The job holder performs thematic and pillar-wide duties and contributes to the preparation of core G&EI products and processes under the supervision of their line manager. Under the guidance of the  Principal II, they also advise Banking on the design and structuring of the transition impact or gender additionality of stand-alone Projects and Frameworks. In coordination with the Associate Director and other members of the  team, they also provide input into gender and inclusion policy dialogue activities, a key focus of VP3, and may lead TC projects supporting project or policy interventions. The Associate, G&EI, also contributes to relevant gender and inclusion analyses, which can include (amongst others) Country Diagnostics, Country and Sectoral Strategies, the yearly Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQs), and other knowledge products. Given the regular demands from senior management, the Associate, G&EI, is expected to show strong initiative and take the lead on engagement with banking OLs, clients, and external stakeholders, where appropriate.

Background

G&EI consists of a team of around 45 gender and inclusion experts based across Headquarter and ROs. It leads on the design and delivery of the Bank’s Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality and its Equality of Opportunity Strategy across all areas and geographies of the Bank’s operations and policy engagements. 

Promoting equality of opportunity through access to skills and employment, finance and entrepreneurship and services which support for women, young people and other under-served communities is one of the major cross-cutting strategic priorities of the Bank.

G&EI is part of the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships, and within that the Policy and Strategy Delivery department (PSD). PSD consists of approximately 100 staff that support policy engagement across the Bank’s transition qualities (except for green), political assessments, country strategy development and economic assessments as well as to support the Bank’s compliance with Article 1.

Facts / Scale

• The Associate, G&EI, is part of  the Gender & Economic Inclusion team in PSD;
• Reports to the Principal II, G&EI, and supports the team and the G&EI Director on cross-pillar initiatives and products;
• The incumbent interacts closely with bankers, in HQ and ROs, and works as part of a project team to develop the transition impact / gender additionality of transactions, at times in coordination with other Bank groups (ESD, other PSD teams, Impact team, ROs, etc);
• The Associate, G&EI is also the operation leader of up to 10 TCs per year. This includes the design of TCs, the management and monitoring of the consultant assignments, and input into tracking and reporting of relevant results;
• (The job holder works across G&EI, Impact and Climate Strategy Delivery teams in policy reform activities;
• No budget responsibility.
• No people management responsibilities.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• In line with the Bank’s Transition mandate, the Associate, G&EI, supports the design of Inclusive TI and the implementation of related projects (frameworks, initiatives and stand-alone) elements and interventions, through engagement with Banking project teams under the guidance and supervision of the more senior team members and in consultation with the Impact and Climate Strategy Delivery teams’ colleagues through participation and presentation of the project working groups;
• Supports the delivery of policy reform progress in the assigned sector of the Bank’s countries of operation and contributes to the Country Diagnostics Studies and the Assessment of Transition Qualities;
• Contributes in their area of sector expertise to country and sector strategies discussed by the EBRD’s Board of Directors and relevant sub-committees to deliver results in the form of evidence-based improvements;
• Provides input into sector reform policy dialogue activities, including TCs, advisory services and reform advocacy;
• Performs ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific companies, sectors, or countries’ regulatory and other policy developments and hot topics; drafting of sector policy notes, briefings and presentations for senior management;

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in economics, international development, gender studies or related field from a university;
• Demonstrated policy or development / inclusion / gender expertise and prior work experience in policy oriented or development area, gained for example through full-time employment in a financial or governmental institution, consultancy/company, think tank or academia;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytic software and online sources of statistical data (IMF, World Bank, Findex) would be an advantage;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Excellent written and oral communication skills Ukrainian are also mandatory.
• Good interpersonal skills;
• 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?

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).