Intern

Purpose of Job

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.

Accountabilies & Responsibilities

The intern will closely work with the Monitoring team under the guidance of the unit head. The internship will be focused on:
 

• Supporting the development and implementation of the Green Monitoring, Reporting, Verification (MRV) framework, including enhancing data quality and contributing to the digital transformation of MRV tools and processes.
• Assisting in the application of the Environmental & Social (E&S) monitoring and assessment frameworks, including data collection and basic analysis to help monitor the E&S and climate impact of Bank-financed projects.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g. Policy, Project team, Monarch team) to identify and resolve data inconsistencies and process inefficiencies.
• Supporting the drafting of presentations, reports, and internal briefs related to environmental performance, climate-related reporting, or emerging policy initiatives.
• Providing assistance in the planning and organisation of team meetings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Performing other duties as required, including general administrative and coordination tasks to support project delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, economics, engineering, or related field or comparable professional experience. A master’s degree will be an advantage.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel functions, with the ability to efficiently manage and analyse data.

• Understanding of GHG accounting and environmental sustainability.

• Knowledge of VBA, Python or other programming languages will be an advantage.
   
• Knowledge of international good practice environmental, social and climate standards/guidelines (e.g. EBRD Environmental and Social Requirements, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, ISSB, TCFD, TNFD, CSRD, etc) will be an advantage.
   
• 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.
   
• 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?

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).