Information Management Specialist - P4
Site
Ukraine, Misto Kyyiv, Kyiv
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2025-12-29 (Expiry date: 2026-01-19)
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UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
UNFPA Supports:
- Reproductive health care for women and youth in more than 150 countries – which are home to more than 80 per cent of the world's population
- The health of pregnant women, especially the 1 million who face life-threatening complications each month
- Reliable access to modern contraceptives sufficient to benefit 20 million women a year
- Training of thousands of health workers to help ensure at least 90 per cent of all childbirths are supervised by skilled attendants
- Prevention of gender-based violence, which affects 1 in 3 women
- Abandonment of female genital mutilation, which harms 3 million girls annually
- Prevention of teen pregnancies, complications of which are the leading cause of death for girls 15-19 years old
- Efforts to end child marriage, which could affect an estimated 70 million girls over the next 5 years
- Delivery of safe birth supplies, dignity kits and other life-saving materials to survivors of conflict and natural disaster
- Censuses, data collection and analyses, which are essential for development planning
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Job description
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The Position:
The Information Management Specialist holds overall responsibility for UNFPA in Ukraine activities in the area of information management. This includes the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of data and statistical related activities; definition of information and data needs; design and implementation of data and information activities; and monitoring and evaluation of data management activities.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
UNFPA in Ukraine new Country Programme (2025-2029) reflects a strong nexus approach, bridging immediate humanitarian response with recovery and long-term development. This positions UNFPA to address urgent needs today while also contributing to human development and sustainable systems strengthening now and into the future.
Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Deputy Representative, the Information Management Specialist will support the Country Office Programme in Ukraine with the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of data and statistical related activities. This includes the definition of information and data needs; design of data and information activities, including data collection, analysis, storage and dissemination; implementation of data and information management activities; and monitoring and evaluation of data management activities.
You would be responsible for:
A. Programme Management
- Analyze trends, risks and data impacting the implementation of the Country Programme.
- Coordinate the Country Office's M&E activities for Ukraine Country Programme implementation
- Lead UNFPA's engagement in inter-agency processes, including the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework; Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan; Government Sector Working Groups and other relevant processes as it relates to data and information pertinent to UNFPA's work.
B. Quality Technical Support and Capacity Development
- Provide technical guidance on methodologies, and support for data management activities such as surveys, secondary data reviews, targeting and vulnerability assessments, indicator definition, population estimation, profiling, statistical analysis, predictive analytics, big data, international recommendations, GIS, data visualisation, maps, official statistics and other data and information management activities.
- Support the analysis of primary and secondary data for interpretation and evidence- informed decision making.
- Support data security, data protection and responsible data-sharing.
- Support assessments and situational analysis process with analytical frameworks, data collection, and analysis (standards, methodologies).
- Lead and undertake geospatial analysis, statistical analysis, targeting, surveys, indicator definition and other data management activities.
- Develop information management products such as indicators, templates, maps and dashboards.
- Contribute to the preparation of the Country programme including multi-agency programmes through the provision of relevant data and development of indicators
C. M&E Framework
- Develop/refine the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework, including performance indicators, baselines, and targets.
- Support monitoring by providing quality assurance and technical advice to the monitoring methodologies, data collection and analysis.
- Build capacity among relevant staff for effective implementation of the M&E Framework
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Statistics, Information Management, Data Science, Demography Computer Science or other relevant field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Five years of relevant experience in data gathering, data management and data analysis to support policy formulation and implementation.
- Experience working with data management tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
- Previous experience working with an international organization in a humanitarian or development context.
- Knowledge of international protection, human rights and international humanitarian law is desirable.
Languages:
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); Fluency in Russian or Ukrainian is desirable.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting.
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Information and Communication Technology
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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The Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring.
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The Analyst carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers. The position will be focusing on sustainable infrastructure and energy sectors.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:
1. Structuring and Execution
• Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including comprehensive research and analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data; analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections;
• Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;
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The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow the Analyst to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.
Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
• Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
• Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
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Experience & Knowledge:
• Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
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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:
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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).
Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.
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Ukraine, Kiev Oblast, Kyiv - European Bank for Reconstruction &; Development
Purpose of Job
The Associate Director, Senior Banker I ("AD") will be leading project origination, structuring, due diligence, execution, implementation and (where relevant) monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank. In coordination with the Business Leader/Line Manager, the AD may also engage on business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue in the financial institutions sector in Ukraine.
As the Bank continues to work on developing and launching housing finance facility in Ukraine, this position will have an additional focus. In coordination with the Deputy Head of Ukraine, FI, the AD will act as an interlocutor with the key external and internal stakeholders (including donors) to shape and lead the critical policy reform component of this initiative, as well as help set up the new housing finance/mortgage framework or product and oversee its implementation and potential expansion
The AD will lead the design and implementation of housing finance solutions to support affordable housing markets and home reconstruction efforts. This role involves structuring financial instruments, liasing with partner financial institutions (PFIs), and developing scalable models for mortgage lending and housing supply. The AD will work closely with internal teams, government stakeholders, and donors to ensure alignment with EBRD's strategic objectives and international best practices.
Externally, the AD is one of the Bank's representatives with clients and other stakeholders, while internally the AD is responsible for ensuring that projects are originated, executed, implemented and monitored in line with the procedures, policies and strategies of the Bank.
The AD takes responsibility for effective leadership of project teams, supervises junior banking staff, and provides adequate coaching and mentoring assistance. The AD also has a primary role in leading complex transactions or new frameworks and may be engaged in the bank-wide or department-wide product development projects.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Origination, Structuring and Execution
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Contribute to the Regional/Team origination efforts.
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Guided by the Head of Office, Regional Heads, Business Leaders and/or Team Director in the context of key business decisions in the process, the AD is expected to manage structure, negotiate (including review of legal documentation) and execute transactions, work with clients, authorities, consultants and internal units as applicable, take responsibility for all aspects of the project cycle work and ensure that all transaction risks (credit and reputational, among others) are properly identified and articulated.
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Manage the resources and the workload of the project teams under their supervision.
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Oversee the project due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank's standards.
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Ensure quality and appropriateness of TC assistance components, which support the investments or contribute to policy dialogue initiatives.
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Ensure that all transactions under their supervision are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting
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Ensure effective monitoring of all projects within their responsibility, including verifying the quality of regular monitoring reports; maintaining or supervising the management of client relationships; actively managing the resolution of any implementation/monitoring issues in cooperation with relevant Portfolio Managers and/or Management; managing and supervising more junior bankers who assist in portfolio monitoring.
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Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality.
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Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues to the relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management, ensuring availability of adequate data and information for the Portfolio Manager and/or Management to be able to take timely decisions.
Policy Dialogue
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In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank (e.g., Policy VP3, OCE) and Banking country teams (if applicable), contribute to the Bank's policy dialogue efforts in order to achieve the objectives defined by their line manager.
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Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts.
Business Development
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Take a proactive role in marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector/s and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a strong pipeline and cross selling of the Bank's competencies.
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Represent and promote the Bank through developing key relationships with peer level counterparts, attend industry events, conferences, meetings with investors, organisations, donors and business communities, coordinating activities with Regional Head/TD.
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Report on the outcome of such activities to share knowledge internally.
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Critically screen project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank in order to identify sound and executable investments that meet the requirements of the Bank's mandate.
Staff Management
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If applicable, supervise and guide junior bankers, (or provide active support) and involve them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate workload distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development.
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Develop productive relationships within the organisation to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment.
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If applicable for the relevant team, directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the direct reports including performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart to contribute to setting objectives and performance appraisals for relevant staff.
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Ensure that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in housing finance, mortgage markets, or structuring of financial instruments.
- Good understanding of housing policy, regulatory frameworks, and international best practices is strongly preferred.
- Strong quantitative/numerical skills and credit analysis skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information, review and use financial models, accounts, understand local and international accounting principles, risk analysis and mitigation in structuring financial products (especially quasi-equity/ equity investments, guarantees, blended finance instruments).
- Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
- Coaching and mentoring skills.
- Relationship management and negotiation skills, including with government and public institution counterparties.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Good command over the local/country language is an advantage.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Extensive years of relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
- Relevant experience of leading a variety of transactions through the full project life cycle.
- Relevant Financial sector/Ukraine experience is a strong advantage.
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).
Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.
How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position
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- For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.
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Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
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Ukraine, Kiev Oblast, Kyiv - European Bank for Reconstruction &; Development
The position is based in Ukraine with temporary relocation to Warsaw, Poland. EBRD may grant approval to work from Ukraine to eligible candidates who may not be able to relocate to Warsaw, Poland due to personal objective reasons.
Purpose of Job
The Analyst, G&EI is a member of Gender and Economic Inclusion (G&EI) which consists of three pillars (Access to Skills and Employment, Access to Finance and Entrepreneurship; and Access to Services. (S)he supports the work of G&EI specialists by providing technical input into the design and structuring of the transition impact or gender additionality of projects and sector assessments of G&EI issues. The Analyst, G&EI also plays a key role in monitoring of the G&EI projects' portfolio for their achieved transition impact. In addition, the Analyst provides input into assessments including (amongst others) Country Diagnostics, Country and Sectoral Strategies, and other knowledge products, to assess transition qualities and reform challenges in each of the COOs related to G&EI in order to focus G&EI policy dialogue.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
• Assisting gender and economic inclusion economists and specialists, including supporting their relationship with the Banking and other teams during all stages of sector and project work from project design and assessment and policy engagement activities to management of external consultants post-signing monitoring;).
• Monitoring and assessing sector developments and structural reform progress in Ukraine and contributing to country diagnostics and the annual review of the EBRD Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQs).
• Monitoring the transition impact of Bank's operations (TIMS), including some limited travel to the region to monitor projects on the ground.
• Analysing aspects of the impact of Bank projects and operations under the direction of their team economists and specialists.
• Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific clients or sectors, regulatory and other policy developments, drafting of briefings; presentations and short sector analyses; drafting communication products; and contributing to organisation of G&EI conferences and workshops
• Compilation and maintenance of relevant datasets.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
• A master's degree in economics, public policy, gender studies or a related field from a leading university (candidates with relevant work experience and a strong Bachelor's degree may be considered in exceptional cases).
• Prior work experience of policy oriented or applied microeconomics (e.g. at a central bank, regulator or other body overseeing or setting policy), or in banking or related consultancy, services would be an advantage; Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytics software (e.g. Stata; MatLab) and information providers (e.g. Bankscope, Orbis, Bloomberg, FAO stat, WTO tariffs and World Bank WDI) would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
• 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? / 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).
Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.
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"Important Application Information:
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Purpose of Job
The Associate Director, Senior Banker I ("AD") will be leading project origination, structuring, due diligence, execution, implementation and (where relevant) monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank. In coordination with the Business Leader/Line Manager, the AD may also engage on business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue in the financial institutions sector in Ukraine.
As the Bank continues to work on developing and launching housing finance facility in Ukraine, this position will have an additional focus. In coordination with the Deputy Head of Ukraine, FI, the AD will act as an interlocutor with the key external and internal stakeholders (including donors) to shape and lead the critical policy reform component of this initiative, as well as help set up the new housing finance/mortgage framework or product and oversee its implementation and potential expansion
The AD will lead the design and implementation of housing finance solutions to support affordable housing markets and home reconstruction efforts. This role involves structuring financial instruments, liasing with partner financial institutions (PFIs), and developing scalable models for mortgage lending and housing supply. The AD will work closely with internal teams, government stakeholders, and donors to ensure alignment with EBRD's strategic objectives and international best practices.
Externally, the AD is one of the Bank's representatives with clients and other stakeholders, while internally the AD is responsible for ensuring that projects are originated, executed, implemented and monitored in line with the procedures, policies and strategies of the Bank.
The AD takes responsibility for effective leadership of project teams, supervises junior banking staff, and provides adequate coaching and mentoring assistance. The AD also has a primary role in leading complex transactions or new frameworks and may be engaged in the bank-wide or department-wide product development projects.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Origination, Structuring and Execution
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Contribute to the Regional/Team origination efforts.
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Guided by the Head of Office, Regional Heads, Business Leaders and/or Team Director in the context of key business decisions in the process, the AD is expected to manage structure, negotiate (including review of legal documentation) and execute transactions, work with clients, authorities, consultants and internal units as applicable, take responsibility for all aspects of the project cycle work and ensure that all transaction risks (credit and reputational, among others) are properly identified and articulated.
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Manage the resources and the workload of the project teams under their supervision.
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Oversee the project due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank's standards.
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Ensure quality and appropriateness of TC assistance components, which support the investments or contribute to policy dialogue initiatives.
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Ensure that all transactions under their supervision are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting
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Ensure effective monitoring of all projects within their responsibility, including verifying the quality of regular monitoring reports; maintaining or supervising the management of client relationships; actively managing the resolution of any implementation/monitoring issues in cooperation with relevant Portfolio Managers and/or Management; managing and supervising more junior bankers who assist in portfolio monitoring.
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Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality.
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Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues to the relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management, ensuring availability of adequate data and information for the Portfolio Manager and/or Management to be able to take timely decisions.
Policy Dialogue
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In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank (e.g., Policy VP3, OCE) and Banking country teams (if applicable), contribute to the Bank's policy dialogue efforts in order to achieve the objectives defined by their line manager.
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Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts.
Business Development
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Take a proactive role in marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector/s and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a strong pipeline and cross selling of the Bank's competencies.
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Represent and promote the Bank through developing key relationships with peer level counterparts, attend industry events, conferences, meetings with investors, organisations, donors and business communities, coordinating activities with Regional Head/TD.
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Report on the outcome of such activities to share knowledge internally.
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Critically screen project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank in order to identify sound and executable investments that meet the requirements of the Bank's mandate.
Staff Management
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If applicable, supervise and guide junior bankers, (or provide active support) and involve them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate workload distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development.
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Develop productive relationships within the organisation to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment.
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If applicable for the relevant team, directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the direct reports including performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart to contribute to setting objectives and performance appraisals for relevant staff.
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Ensure that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in housing finance, mortgage markets, or structuring of financial instruments.
- Good understanding of housing policy, regulatory frameworks, and international best practices is strongly preferred.
- Strong quantitative/numerical skills and credit analysis skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information, review and use financial models, accounts, understand local and international accounting principles, risk analysis and mitigation in structuring financial products (especially quasi-equity/ equity investments, guarantees, blended finance instruments).
- Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
- Coaching and mentoring skills.
- Relationship management and negotiation skills, including with government and public institution counterparties.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Good command over the local/country language is an advantage.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Extensive years of relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
- Relevant experience of leading a variety of transactions through the full project life cycle.
- Relevant Financial sector/Ukraine experience is a strong advantage.
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).
Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.
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