Assistant Analyst

Purpose of the Job 

To support EBRD Green Cities operations and delivery, with particular attention to private sector opportunities, electric mobility sector, and supply chain issues.

Accoutabilities and Responsibilities 

• Preparation of Green Cities material – including presentations and briefing notes for internal and external use.
• Review of on-going GCAPs, with particular focus on where private sector opportunities can be pursued.
• Sense checks on private sector opportunities based on desktop research and inputs from PPP Advisory Unit (SI3P).
• Ensure relevant private sector parties (PPP investors/sponsors; PPP consultants), attend Stakeholder Engagement meetings and GC events.
• Support for electric mobility deals with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
• Support for upcoming Management Approach on Batteries.

Knoweldge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications 

Qualifications and Skills:

• A degree in finance/business/trade, climate finance/urban planning or closely related field.
• An academic background in international trade
• Experience in electric mobility financing
• Experience in sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience in clean technology supply chains, including engaging with clients, suppliers, environmental & social experts, and bankers
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Well-developed analytical skills and experience with databases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• French language skills preferred
• Understanding of the private sector, urban sustainability, energy, environment, and development challenges in the EBRD region.

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).