Requisition ID: 35167
Office Country: United Kingdom
Office City: London
Division: Policy and Partnerships
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Length: 3 years
Posting End Date: 20/11/2024
Purpose of Job
The Associate supports the implementation of the EBRD strategy towards green and climate finance through direct lending and policy activities, as part of the core responsibilities of the Sustainable Business and Infrastructure (SBI) department within the Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD) group. Specific priorities include:
1. Contribute to new/ongoing work on origination and development of corporate-sector investment projects, particularly in the space of integrated energy systems including renewable electricity and fuels production, transportation, storage and distribution, sustainable gas infrastructure, decarbonisation and phase-out of fossil fuelled installations. This entails completing analytical research and technical assignments at the level of individual transactions (e.g. due diligence, risk assessment, consistency with the Bank’s policies and guidelines - in particular on Paris Agreement and green/climate finance) working in coordination with project teams and other departments.
2. Contribute to new/ongoing team activities on country/regional programmatic policy dialogue and technical assistance assignments with policymakers aimed at fostering investment towards a systematic acceleration of climate ambition and delivery.
3. Contribute to the origination of innovative market and financing instruments and cooperation facilities with external partnerships aimed at catalysing investment at scale towards economy-wide and sectoral energy transition solutions.
The Associate will be required to travel to clients’ locations and operations across the EBRD’s region. The role will include support to business/pipeline development, client management, policy dialogue, and implementation of dedicated donor funded programmes.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
GET investments and transactions:
* Identify and review relevant data/statistical databases and indicators, market and technology reports, etc to help assess costs/benefits and plausibility of investment opportunities under consideration.
* Work as a team member at transaction level to identify and review proposed investment programmes for climate and sustainable technologies.
* Manage the outsourcing of consultancy assignments for specific tasks and analyses.
* Support the team’s marketing and business development efforts towards the introduction of emerging energy solutions in the Bank’s Countries of Operation.
GET policy dialogue:
* Work on selected policy dialogue activities with market players, national and local authorities and industry associations.
* Lead or contribute to the structuring and management of outsourced assignments for the implementation of technical assistance and policy services.
* Complete market, policy and regulatory research on specific technologies and business solutions.
Horizontal:
* Create presentations and other communication materials that effectively present the analysis made to different audiences.
* Lead and/or support on write-ups of analytical pieces and knowledge products.
The responsibilities of the Associate are designed to allow the person to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Relevant degree (Master and/or PhD) in engineering, environmental/climate sciences, energy economics, or related fields.
* Significant professional experience over a period of at least 4-7 years.
* Prior experience in business development, project planning of innovative investments is advantageous.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good understanding of climate change science and methodologies.
* Excellent computer literacy and understanding of modelling, data management and processing.
* Interest/experience in emerging markets and developing countries would be advantageous.
Competences
* Excellent written/oral communication skills in English and preferably in another language.
* Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics.
* Sound communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Result-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work unsupervised.
* Familiarity with EBRD and/or other international financing institutions.
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.
* 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. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their background.
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.
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