Intern

Purpose of Job

The Intern will support the overall Bank’s objective to effectively implement the Bank’s Green Economy Transition (GET) 2030 Strategy. Reporting to Principal(s) / Associate Director in the Policy, Research and Partnerships (PRP) team of the Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD) Group, the role includes taking on responsibility for effective support on GET data management and analysis, green mobilisation and operationalisation, working across the broader CSD, as well as collaborating with other teams/departments. The role will provide analytical, operational, and coordination support across multiple workstreams, contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of green finance operations. As such, the tasks include those related to contributing to maintaining and improving the Bank’s internal and external GET data and knowledge management and supporting donor-funded initiatives, sustainability assessments, reporting requirements, and internal processes that enable high-quality project delivery. The position requires strong analytical skills, an understanding of climate and sustainability policy, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Green Mobilisation activities across a range of donors and financing programmes, including EU-funded initiatives.
• Contribute to the analysis of donor requirements, sustainability frameworks, and climate-related policies relevant to green finance activities.
• Support the preparation and coordination of project documentation required for donor submissions.
• Assist in ensuring alignment of projects with applicable climate, and sustainability standards.
• Support sustainability/climate assessments for selected projects (including those under InvestEU and other frameworks).
• Conduct research and analysis on regulations, policies, and guidance related to climate, environment, and sustainable finance, including EU legislation and other frameworks relevant to donor engagement.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to technical queries from donors and partners, including the European Commission where relevant.
• Support the preparation of internal and external reporting on Green Mobilisation activities, including donor-specific reporting requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving internal databases, tracking tools, and data systems.
• Provide operational support for project execution, including in technical cooperation activities.
• Support knowledge-sharing activities by preparing briefing notes, lessons learned, and thematic summaries on sustainability and donor-related topics.
• Support internal workflows and coordination across teams involved in project delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant academic degree(s) and professional experiences with strong financial, business and economics training combined with climate and environmental policy and sustainable finance knowledge; knowledge of EU policy frameworks is desirable.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to interpret regulatory and technical documents.
• Exposure to development finance, donor-funded programmes, or blended finance instruments is a plus. Familiarity with international environmental and social standards (e.g. Paris Agreement, TCFD, ISSB, CSRD) is also an advantage.
• Sound understanding of business and finance principles.
• Knowledge and/or experience in emerging markets, including EBRD countries of operations.
• Computer literacy and excellent written/oral communication skills in English are essential; other languages from the EBRD region are advantageous
• Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information in verbal and written formats, appropriate to the audience at the time.
• Strong team player with ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment. Experiences in stakeholder engagement and ability to manage complex processes and circumstances that require strong interpersonal and coordination skills for building consensus is a plus.

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).