Associate, Green Partnerships

Purpose of Job

The Associate holds an important position in the Green Partnerships team, which sits within EBRD’s wider Donor Partnerships (DP) department, and contributes to establishing and managing effective relations with bilateral and multilateral donors to advance climate and environmental action. 

The Associate works in close collaboration with different EBRD departments and identifies new funding opportunities that align with the Bank’s strategic initiatives.

Furthermore, the Associate contributes to managing a portfolio of projects supported by climate donors and ensures efficient utilisation of donor funds, in alignment with donor requirements and compliance with EBRD policies and procedures.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The Associate will be responsible for:

Resource Mobilisation & Stakeholder Engagement: 

•    Analysing and assessing donor priorities and identifying funding opportunities from multilateral and bilateral donors.
•    Contributing to establishing and maintaining donor relationships and pursuing fundraising efforts. 
•    Supporting the development of funding proposals, contributing to funding negotiations with donors and facilitating the drafting and signing of contribution agreements.
•    Engaging with other International Financial Institutions, international development agencies and other relevant stakeholders. 
•    Participating in internal and external meetings, donor coordination and board meetings, policy meetings, and similar. 

Resource Management:

•    Supporting the management and implementation of a portfolio of projects and monitoring portfolio level progress against established indicators, milestones and targets.
•    Ensuring effective financial management of donor funding, incl. allocating and tracking financial resources, and ensuring efficient and compliant utilisation of donor funds.
•    Revising relevant donor policies and procedures and supporting teams in implementing donor policies, procedures and guidelines.
•    Working with internal teams to ensure accuracy and consistency between donors’ requirements and Bank’s procedures. 
•    Contributing to the development of effective and persuasive communication tools on the Bank’s donor funded work, for a variety of audiences and preparation of fund and project-level donor reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

•    Master degree in economics, finance, international development, environmental and social sciences or related discipline. 
•    Experience in managing a portfolio of donor funded activities in a multilateral/international context on climate and environment related issues. 
•    Substantive experience in establishing bilateral and multilateral donor relationships and fundraising on climate and environment related issues.
•    Understanding of the global climate debate and climate architecture, particularly of multilateral climate donors, including the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, and the Climate Investment Funds.
•    Experience in financial management systems, such as SAP, is desired.
•    Ability to think strategically and outside the box to drive change and expand EBRD’s product offering to clients, donors and partners. 
•    Self-starter and problem-solver with a can-do entrepreneurial attitude. 
•    Excellent project/programme management, negotiation and problem-solving skills. 
•    Strong inter-personal management skills, including ability to work across departments.

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).