Associate, Gender Advisor

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) and plays an important role in implementing the Bank’s mandate to promote transition in the EBRD’s countries of operations (COOs). Under the overall guidance of the Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion and working in close cooperation with G&EI colleagues as well as other departments under the VP3 (i.e. Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD), Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD), Impact & Partnerships (IP)), the Banking department and other Bank groups (Risk, Environmental and Social Teams, Legal, Communications etc), the post holder will support and contribute to the gender and inclusion actions, with special attention to access to finance and entrepreneurship, leveraging on the Banks transaction engagements to contribute to delivery on the policy objectives.

The post holder also participates in the designs and coordinates the policy engagement for inclusive and gender equitable policy reforms to facilitate the inclusive finance. In addition, the associate supports the regular assessment of “transition gaps” in relation to gender, youth and regions which are used to identify operational priorities for project level investments, in sector and country strategies. They support the design and implementation of gender and inclusion related policy dialogue with key stakeholders in the region – governments, regulators, the private sector and other relevant international institutions – to advise on equality of Opportunity and advancement of women economic empowerment reforms and help coordinate policy, technical and financial assistance.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• In line with the Bank’s Transition mandate, the Associate, G&EI, supports the design of Inclusive products, 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 through participation and presentation of the project working groups;
• Assists in 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 and initiatives (SBI) discussed by the EBRD’s Board of Directors and relevant sub-committees to deliver results in the form of evidence-based improvements;
• Works with the relevant banking teams, namely FI, equity, and SME F&D, and with the EBRD countries of operations in systematic identification and implementation of the gender additionality pathways;
• Works on investment projects and related policy engagement in a number of high growth sectors of economy, including digital economy and liaise with Digital Hub on these priorities.
• Provides input into sector reform policy dialogue activities, including donor funded 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 as well as other knowledge products;
• Promotes and disseminates G&EI activities through organisation of the awareness events and co-creation of the Twitter material for the @EBRDGender account, including with a focus on donor visibility, and in close collaboration with the Communications;
• Creates and co-creates the knowledge tools and guidance notes for internal and external consumption including through tailor-made surveys and established EBRD’s publications (especially donor funded ones) and channels to promote the promotion of equality of opportunity strategic priority of the Bank across its policy engagements, investments and advisory services.
• Contributes to joint work across departments and across pillars as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in economics, international development or related field from a leading university;
• Demonstrated policy or development / inclusion / gender expertise and at least 3 years of 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;
• Experience of working with donors and familiarity with broader donor debates and best practices; Experience working with inclusive financial frameworks and products.
• 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).