Principal, ESD (London, GB)
Site
United Kingdom, England, London
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2026-09-14 (Expiry date: 2026-09-27)
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was founded in 1991 when communism was crumbling in Europe and ex-Soviet countries needed support to nurture a new private sector and democracy. Today we invest to help build market economies from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. We are now the largest single investor in our region. Owned by 69 countries and two intergovernmental institutions, we provide project financing for banks, industries and businesses. We also work with publicly owned companies to support privatisation, restructure state-owned firms and improve municipal services. Wherever we are active, we promote policies that bolster the business climate.
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Requisition ID
37039
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Environment & Sustainability
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
27/09/2026
Purpose of Job
EBRD's Environment and Sustainability Department (ESD) is looking to recruit a Principal advisor. The Principal will report to ESD's Head of Sector: Extractives and SME and work closely with ESD's senior biodiversity advisor to support ESD staff, clients and advisors to deliver the Bank's biodiversity requirements under EBRD ESR6, as well as other environmental and social (E&S) requirements, as they relate to the E&S appraisal and monitoring of the Bank's projects and activities in various high risk and complex sectors (extractives, energy, infrastructure, etc.) and geographies. The Principal will further contribute to biodiversity and nature related policy and guidance.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the direction of an Associate Director Head:
? Provide specialist input to projects, Technical Cooperation's (TCs), tasks and initiatives, including complex and high-risk projects and TCs. They may work individually or with assigned support of Analysts or Associates.
? When acting as facilitator on an aspect of work, the Principal will have full responsibility for managing delivery of a particular sub ? project, project, task, or activities. These activities may include contributing to assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risks impacts and opportunities; climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment, and green finance attribution; monitoring, verification and reporting; and assurance.
? Coordinate project and consultant teams, conduct and/or contribute analytical, scientific, and technical reviews and appraisals, develop methodologies, monitor outputs/outcomes, contribute specialist input, manage data, review, and develop internal and external publications, negotiate E&S contract terms.
? Undertake work travel independently, as required
? As delegated by the Director or Associate Director Head, represent ESD internally and externally at various fora, including project, client, lender and stakeholder meetings and other events. This representation may be supported by more senior staff, as required.
? Take responsibility for specific thematic policy and/or safeguard area as assigned by the Director or Associate Director Head.
? Support internal and external capacity building initiatives and mentor and coach staff on environmental, social and green finance matters.
? Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures, including the streamlining, collection, management, and automation of data.
? Preparation of internal and external reports, on the Bank's reporting approach, and methodologies.
? Work in line with Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
? Degree in environmental and/or social sciences/economics, engineering, or related field or comparable professional experience.
? Proven track-record appraising complex environmental and social risks and impacts of a range of projects and/or sectors.
? Knowledge of international good practice environmental, social and climate standards/guidelines (e.g. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Environmental and Social Requirements, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, Equator Principles, Paris Agreement alignment, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), International Sustainability Standards Board (SSB), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), sector guidelines, etc).
? Knowledge and experience applying financing instruments, approaches, and processes as well as IFI, or similar, policies and procedures
? Excellent knowledge of environmental and social thematic policy and safeguard areas and the risks and impacts of various sectors.
? In-depth understanding of scientific, economic, and political dimensions of environmental and social issues. Ability to apply those to the assessment of EBRD investment projects.
? Familiarity with the countries in which the Bank operates / plans to operate
? Track record in project management, leading/contributing to multi-disciplinary teams and delivering a solution-orientated and risk-assessment based approach.
? Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently or lead or be part of a team.
? Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task and delegate tasks.
? Excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operations would be advantageous and, for a resident office appointment, local language fluency will be required.
? Demonstrated experience communicating complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders verbally and in writing; ability to build consensus and reach agreement in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
? Substantial analytical and quantitative skills.
? Experience mentoring and coaching less experienced staff.
? Ability to transfer previous external experience into the EBRD context.
? Proactive in anticipating problems and tackling those to avoid escalation.
? Demonstrable experience in negotiations, persuasion, and influence skills in internal and external engagement activities to deliver the team's and Bank's objectives, based on effective communication skills.
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).
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Macro-area: Western and Central Europe without Switzerland
Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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Requisition ID
37048
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Communications Department
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Length
23 months
Posting End Date
27/09/2026
Job Title: Junior Social Video Producer
Job Purpose
The Junior Social Video Producer will create fast-turnaround, mobile-first video content that brings the EBRD's work to life on social media and other platforms. Working within the Multimedia team, this role bridges the gap between traditional broadcast-quality production and the agile, authentic content that performs on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable directing a Managing Director on camera, editing on a laptop in an airport lounge, and collaborating with the wider Multimedia team on longer-form projects. This role will also produce video content for internal communications to keep staff engaged and connected to the EBRD's mission and will travel to the regions where the EBRD invests to capture impact stories from the field.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Multimedia Team (Including Internal Communications)
- Work as part of the award-winning Multimedia team on longer-form video projects, bringing a social-first perspective to planning and production
- Produce engaging video content for internal channels to keep staff informed and connected to the EBRD's mission and activities
- Travel to countries where the EBRD invests to capture compelling stories that demonstrate the real-world impact of our work?from infrastructure projects to small business growth
- Turn complex investment stories into accessible, human-centred video content for both internal and external audiences
- Help the team adopt more agile production methods and shift toward "good enough to publish" standards for appropriate content
- Maintain video and image libraries
- Support high-profile events, both internal and external (e.g. the Annual Meeting, Town Hall, COP, Davos, Literature Prize, etc) with both polished and real-time content
- Train colleagues in mobile video production and social content best practices
- Social & Digital Content Production
- Script, shoot, and edit mobile-first video content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social platforms, often turning around content within hours
- Direct the EBRD's leaders on camera, providing clear guidance to ensure they communicate effectively on social media (this includes coaching senior executives and having the confidence to request retakes)
- Produce platform-native content in vertical, square, and horizontal formats optimised for social media algorithms and audience behaviour
- Work closely with the Digital/Social Media team to align content with campaigns, trending topics, and strategic priorities
- Monitor competitor content from peer IFIs and bring insights on what's working in the social space
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Proven track record creating video content for social media platforms (portfolio required)
- Proficiency in mobile and DSLR/mirrorless shooting, lighting for interview setups, and audio capture
- Strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent); comfort with After Effects a plus
- Ability to work quickly under pressure and deliver content to tight deadlines
- Confidence directing senior executives and non-professional talent on camera
- Understanding of what makes content perform on LinkedIn, Instagram, and emerging platforms
- Excellent written and spoken English; ability to script concise, engaging content
- Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice
Desirable:
- Experience in a corporate, institutional, or agency environment
- Familiarity with international development, finance, or sustainability topics
- Additional languages relevant to the EBRD's regions of operation
- Experience with motion graphics
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).
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2026-09-14 2026-09-29
Associate, Sustainable Business and Infrastructure (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37024
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Policy and Partnerships
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
2 years
Posting End Date
24/09/2026
Purpose of Job
The Associate, Sustainable Business and Infrastructure will independently deliver defined technical and analytical workstreams supporting the development and implementation of EBRD investments, advisory activities and policy engagements under the GET 2030 agenda. Working primarily across the urban, including water, and transport systems, the Associate will assess and help strengthen the technical, climate and sustainability aspects of infrastructure projects and programmes, including their alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The role will apply systems thinking to connect individual investments with wider infrastructure networks, institutions, markets and transition pathways, and will contribute to the development of methodologies, technical assistance, policy dialogue and knowledge products that support systemic green transition.
Background
The Associate will work within the Sustainable Infrastructure team, supporting infrastructure investments and related policy and advisory activities across EBRD countries of operations. The role will have a primary focus on the urban system, including water supply, wastewater, resource efficiency, waste, urban resilience and integrated urban development. The Associate will work across the interdependencies between these systems and other areas relevant to GET 2030, including energy, buildings, industry, transport, agribusiness, finance, climate adaptation, nature and digitalisation. The precise balance of work will evolve according to operational priorities and the Associate's technical expertise.
Facts / Scale
The Associate will report to an Associate Director in Sustainable Business and Infrastructure (SBI) and will work closely with Banking teams, other CSD functions, ESD, Climate Risk, Impact and relevant policy and specialist teams. The role will support a substantial and diverse portfolio of infrastructure transactions and will independently manage defined analytical and technical workstreams across multiple projects at different stages of the project cycle. It will also contribute to, and where appropriate manage discrete components of, policy dialogue, technical cooperation, methodology development and knowledge activities. The role requires the ability to prioritise competing assignments, maintain technical quality and deliver clear advice within Bank timelines.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The Associate may work across different infrastructure systems according to business needs, with a primary orientation towards urban, water and transport systems. The Associate will:
- Independently deliver defined technical and analytical workstreams across the EBRD project cycle, providing timely and well-evidenced advice to Banking teams and other internal stakeholders.
- Review infrastructure projects and programmes under EBRD's Green Economy Transition approach, assess alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement and evaluate relevant physical climate, transition and other climate-related financial risks.
- Undertake and review technical analysis, including assessment of infrastructure needs, technology and design options, system performance, costs and benefits, resource and emissions impacts, climate resilience and implementation risks.
- Apply systems thinking to identify dependencies and interactions between infrastructure assets, networks, institutions, users, markets and policy frameworks, and to connect project-level interventions with wider urban, water and transport transition pathways.
- Support the structuring of investments and technical cooperation to improve green impact, technical quality, operational performance and long-term sustainability, including through appropriate monitoring indicators and implementation arrangements.
- Contribute to policy dialogue, regulatory and market assessments and upstream planning that address barriers to investment and support the development of integrated, low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure systems.
- Support the preparation and implementation of green transition strategies, action plans and pathways for cities, utilities, transport authorities and operators, drawing connections between investment priorities, institutional capacity and policy reform.
- Lead or contribute to the development and application of SBI methodologies, analytical tools, guidance and standardised approaches, including those relating to climate adaptation, infrastructure decarbonisation and systems-level assessment.
- Manage technical consultants and defined technical cooperation assignments, including preparation of terms of reference, review of technical deliverables, quality assurance and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage with public and private sector clients, government authorities, utilities, transport operators, consultants, donors and development partners, communicating technical findings clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Produce concise, decision-useful briefings, presentations and technical notes for project teams, senior management and external stakeholders.
- Maintain strong knowledge of relevant technologies, infrastructure practices, policy and regulatory developments, market trends and approaches used by other international financial institutions and share this knowledge across SBI and CSD.
- Contribute actively to cross-team collaboration, knowledge sharing and the development of reusable tools and approaches, while taking increasing ownership for delivery and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- A relevant postgraduate degree, or equivalent professional qualification, in civil, environmental, mechanical, transport or systems engineering; urban or infrastructure planning; environmental economics is desirable; or another closely related technical discipline.
- Relevant professional experience in the preparation, appraisal, design, implementation or operation of infrastructure investments, preferably in emerging markets or developing-country contexts.
- Demonstrable technical expertise in at least one relevant sustainable infrastructure area, preferably urban infrastructure, water and wastewater, urban mobility or transport, together with the ability and interest to work across adjacent infrastructure sectors.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure systems, including the interaction between physical assets, service delivery, institutions, regulation, finance, users and environmental and climate constraints.
- Experience undertaking or reviewing technical due diligence, feasibility studies, options analysis, cost-benefit analysis, climate or environmental assessment, infrastructure planning or related analytical work.
- Strong quantitative and analytical capability, including the ability to interrogate assumptions, work with technical and financial data, assess costs and benefits and translate analysis into clear recommendations.
- Understanding of climate mitigation, climate adaptation and resilience, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability as they apply to infrastructure investments and systems.
- Familiarity with green finance frameworks and approaches, including climate-finance attribution, Paris Agreement alignment and the use of transition plans, pathways and action plans to support investment and policy decisions.
- Ability to apply systems thinking, identify cross-sector dependencies and trade-offs, synthesise complex information and exercise sound judgement where information is incomplete or uncertain.
- Working knowledge of infrastructure policy, regulation, market structures and institutional arrangements, and of how policy dialogue and technical assistance can enable investment and improve sector performance.
- Strong digital and data literacy, including effective use of analytical, visualisation and emerging digital tools. Familiarity with the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in research, analysis and knowledge management would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage defined workstreams and consultant assignments, maintain quality and process discipline, and deliver multiple assignments within agreed deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences and prepare concise material for decision-makers.
- Strong collaboration, stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with Banking teams, technical specialists, clients, public authorities, consultants and development partners.
- Ability to work independently while recognising when issues, risks or uncertainties require escalation, and a proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and taking ownership of delivery.
- Experience in EBRD countries of operations and knowledge of another language used in those countries would be an advantage.
- Familiarity with EBRD or another international financial institution, development finance institution or relevant development agency would be advantageous.
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).
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2026-09-11 2026-09-24
Analyst, People Solutions & Advisory (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37037
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Human Resources & Org. Development
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
30/09/2026
Purpose of Job
Here at EBRD we want to know things that will enable us to make ?people related' decisions with the greatest degree of confidence, driven by data. We want actionable insights accessible to decision makers (both business stakeholders and members of HROD) to help solve business problems.
Will work under supervision and guidance of the Principal, People Solutions & Advisory OR Associate Director ER, People Solutions & Advice and together with other team members, to support and provide operationally excellent HR advisory services across the Bank to line managers and staff.
Be a data domain expert and facilitate data informed decision making within EBRD's HROD department. The role holder helps support decision makers by visualising data, analysing trends, applying statistics and finding insights using the Bank's suite of business intelligence tools.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- With support from other team members (where needed) provides advice and guidance to:
> staff and managers or, in order to support and influence the business in the implementation of HR policies and procedures, escalates issues within the team as appropriate OR
> members of HROD on ER-relevant provisions of the Staff Handbook (SHB), procedures and processes.
- Supports the successful delivery of HROD projects through active monitoring, updating of progress and reporting to project leads as necessary
- Record-keeping to underpin sound administration of Bank personnel: Documenting and filing an accurate audit trail to clarify policy decisions and/or to document rationale for policy variations in the realms of reward and employee lifecycle events and/or case management. Ensuring adequate details are kept and filed correctly so that any future recollection of a decision is fully captured and easily retrievable
People Solutions & Advisory Team ? specific: Provides assistance and problem solving related to referred queries from line managers and staff at all levels, liaising with HR centres of expertise and HR Operations as necessary.
- Supports and contributes to staff health and other sensitive employee relations activities and processes by executing defined activities, including arranging referrals, compiling scripts and supporting documents.
- Coordinates and/or supports information sessions for line managers and staff on HR cyclical topics.
- Monitors and reviews internal line manager and staff guides and processes, escalating changes to the relevant HROD team to ensure timely updates.
- Manages relevant case referral and management system, ensuring required service standards.
- Working collaboratively with team members, HR Operations, and other centres of expertise in order that the business receives a high quality service.
Employee Relations Team ? specific:
- Develops and reviews internal ER guides on processes and procedures and ensures timeliness of relevant internal updates on ER-relevant intranet pages and Guides.
- Coordinates training and information sessions with members of HROD, particularly related to HR cyclical activity and improving knowledge of ER related processes and procedures.
- Manages ER-specific case reporting system, ensuring quality of the data and timeliness of reporting to MD HROD. Raises awareness and liaise with OGC on due dates set in the ARC directions.
- Oversees medical absence reporting and provides advice on adherence to the medical leave processes, including referral to OH and managing working incapacity cases.
- Manages relationships with ARC and AT Secretariats.
- Manages existing contracts, acts as the primary contact and maintain effective working relationships with external providers, including Occupational Health Advisor, medical insurance provider (for Working Incapacity cases) and service providers for outplacement and mediation.
- Undertakes ad hoc ER projects and activities as required.
Provide Business Stakeholders with Analysis and Insight
- Preparing and analysing various HR metrics and KPIs and providing feedback to the People Solutions & Advisory and HR Business Partnering teams or the ER team.
- From understanding of the data, the role holder will be expected to offer additional insights into trends for stakeholders.
- Use statistical insights from employee data to make better people decisions.
- Use data and information to provide insights into people issues and guide improved, evidence-based decision-making and fix problems at the root cause.
- Ask the right questions when interrogating data to support meaningful insights for the Business, telling a relevant and compelling story.
- Where gaps exist in the current HR reporting platforms, the Analyst will provide detailed accurate analysis for stakeholders.
Deliver Improvements to the HR Reporting Capability
- Conduct design reviews with end users and consult data owners to iteratively improve reporting relevance and impact.
- Responsible for understanding relevant bank processes and ways of working, both internal and external to HROD, and presenting appropriate reporting solutions.
- Carry out user acceptance testing on behalf of HROD or business stakeholders when necessary.
Drive continuous improvement
- Proactively identify gaps in the current HROD reporting platforms and highlight possible solutions.
- Drive improvements in data quality.
- Support team members to improve their data analytics capability, understanding of appropriate use of data and storytelling.
This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Demonstrated HR Adviser or experience in an HR Operations role.
- Degree in relevant discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
- Good understanding of HR policies and guidelines, knowledge of HR cyclical activities preferred.
- Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and meet specific timelines.
- Experience solving HR-related process problems and good attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, including ability to present to various audiences
- Experience of working in a multi-national environment with a dispersed workforce - preferred.
- Resilient, with proven ability to operate with discretion and without bias in a highly sensitive, risk mitigation environment.
- Experience of working in a data and analytics environment.
- Analytical orientation and data manipulation skills with an understanding of how data can be used to measure business outcomes and how data can be presented to inform and improve decision making.
- Analytical skills to deliver insight on qualitative and quantitative organisational data to drive decision making.
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).
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2026-09-11 2026-09-30
Analyst (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37061
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Policy and Partnerships
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Length
23 months
Posting End Date
16/09/2026
Purpose of Job
Blended concessional finance contributes to EBRD's ability to fulfil its transition mandate. Over 60% of the Bank's investments are supported by donor funding through technical cooperation grants and blended concessional finance instruments (capex/incentive grants, concessional debt, funded/unfunded concessional guarantees, risk-sharing mechanisms). In the current external environment of declining Official Development Assistance resulting from the global poly-crises, EBRD is developing an updated approach to sourcing and using concessional donor funds in line with the Bank's Strategic Capital Framework (SCF) 2026-30 and its new Donor Strategy 2026-30.
The Impact & Partnerships Blended Finance team is a joint unit of the Impact and Donor Partnerships departments within the Vice Presidency Policy & Partnerships with the mandate to provide seamless end-to-end services, from EBRD banking teams to donors, in the strategic sourcing and using of concessional donor funds to maximize the leverage, private capital mobilisation and impact of EBRD's donor funds in support of the Bank's operations and strategic objectives. The Analyst is a member of the blended finance team with responsibilities to (i) contribute to donor strategies and policies, (ii) conduct donor funds and blended finance analysis; (iii) contribute to blended finance project reviews, (iv) contribute to donor partnership and blended finance training and knowledge products and (v) support stakeholder management.
Background
The I&P's Strategy and blended Finance team is a joint initiative of the Impact and Donor Partnerships departments within the Vice Presidency Policy & Partnerships. Responding to the changing external donor environment and recognizing the importance of donor funds to facilitate the Bank's strategic business and impact objectives, I&P's integrated blended finance team aims to provide seamless end-to-end services, from EBRD banking teams to donors, in sourcing and using concessional donor funds.
The unit comprises of 10 full-time staff from Impact and Donor Partnerships delivering five key functions:
- Donor strategy and policies
- Donor funds and blended finance analysis, reporting and thought leadership
- A blended finance advisory function
- The blended finance compliance function to ensure adherence to the DFI Principles for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance for Private Sector Projects and the Bank's Staff Guidelines for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance
- Donor partnerships and blended finance training and communications
- Internal and external stakeholder management.
The team is embedded in both the Impact and Donor Partnerships departments to contribute to the implementation of and reporting on the Bank's transition results architecture and management of donor funds and partnerships in line with the SCF2026-30, associated strategies and approaches and the Operations Manual.
Facts / Scale
EBRD manages an active portfolio of about EUR 6bn in donor funds. On the supply side, for the sourcing of concessional donor funds, the EBRD blended finance team collaborates with Donor Partnerships and banking teams in the structuring and review of up to 100 funding proposals and contribution agreements per year.
On the demand side, regarding the use of concessional donor funds, the team reviews about 400 blended finance transactions per year, assesses their alignment with the DFI blended finance principles and the Bank's Staff Guidelines for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance as part of the operational cycle and issues recommendations to the Bank's Operations Committee.
The team is the custodian of the Bank's Blended Finance Staff Guidelines for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance and is responsible for the Bank's reporting on donor funds and blended finance data, delivers training and knowledge products and represents the Bank in various donor partnership and blended finance platforms and working groups.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Associate Director Blended Finance and senior team members, the analyst is responsible for:
- Donor strategies and policies: Contribute to the development and implementation of donor strategies and policies, including annual donor strategy implementation plans as well as updates to donor strategies and policies;
- Donor fund analytics, reporting and knowledge generation: Conduct donor fund data analysis, including but not limited to (i) regular analysis and presentation of global trends and strategic directions in the development of Official Development Assistance (ODA); (ii) production of aggregate donor fund analytics for EBRD, including the Annual Donor Report and Annual Funding Outlook, and managing the response to at least 10 donor fund analytics requests p.a.; (iii) provide EBRD's blended finance data contributions to relevant external reports and publications; (iv) support the preparation of donor fund presentations (5-8 per year); (iv) contribute to knowledge pieces related to sourcing and using of donor funds in the current environment;
- Blended Finance: Contribute to the weekly project review for the Operations Committee and other related committees such as SBIC and EquityCom and the assignment of blended finance ratings for project alignment with the DFI Enhanced Principles for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance in Private Sector Operations and EBRD's Staff Guidelines for the Use of Concessional Finance, covering both projects for OpsCom and SBIC; conduct benchmarking analysis and other relevant blended finance analytics;
- Training development and delivery: Contribute to the development of training material and the delivery of a monthly training program on relevant topics related to donor fund strategies, policies, analytics and blended finance instruments and guidelines in order to upskill Bank teams, new joiners, Board members and other audiences in the understanding of eligibility criteria of existing donor funds, drivers and justification for the use of donor funds; provide learnings on donor-related processes as well as blended finance structures and governance, and maintain a resource base and training library for donor fund related and blended finance information;
- Communication and stakeholder management: Support team members in the organization of stakeholder events, including the Annual Donor Meeting and the monthly Donor Network; assist team members and managers with technical briefings, analyses and presentations, e.g. in preparation of EBRD board meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:
- Master's degree in economics, finance, business administration or equivalent.
- Demonstrated data analysis skills with the ability to interpret numerical data information and to present key findings in presentations.
- Understanding of donor fund landscape, key trends and structures using donor funds for supporting MDB/DFI investments through technical assistance and blended concessional finance, knowledge of relevant blended finance instruments
- Knowledge of blended finance principles, conceptual approaches, guidelines, analytics, grant equivalent methodologies, financing structures and applicable policies;
- Experience in a private sector focused MDB/DFI's operational project approval cycle;
- Experience in key blended finance data analytics;
- Fluent in Windows XP: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience in quantitative programs (STATA, R etc.) is a plus
- Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Fluent written and oral communication skills in English
- Managing multiple tasks to meet varying deadlines
- Completing tasks to a high degree of accuracy
- Working well as part of a multi-national/multi-cultural team
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).
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2026-09-11 2026-09-16
Associate, People Solutions & Advisory (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37053
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Human Resources & Org. Development
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
30/09/2026
Purpose of Job
Works under supervision and guidance of the Principal, People Solutions & Advisory, and together with other team members, to provide operationally excellent HR advisory services across the Bank to line managers and staff. Indicates to the relevant HROD team where people solutions are required through the relevant internal mechanisms, whilst optimising technology and data to provide insights.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Provides tailored advice and guidance to staff and managers in order to support and influence the business in the implementation of HR policies and procedures, escalates issues within the team and HROD as appropriate.
- Close cooperation and seeks expert advice from HR centres of expertise including Reward & Benefits, Talent Development and Acquisition, Employee Relations and HR Operations.
- Provides assistance and problem solving related to more complex referred queries from line managers and staff at all levels, liaising with HR centres of expertise as necessary.
- Facilitates sensitive employee relations issues. Plays a key role in keeping a good employee relations environment and a high level of staff engagement and trust.
- Prepares, analyses and interprets various HR metrics and KPIs and providing feedback.
- Supports and contributes to staff health and other employee relations activities and processes, including compiling scripts, presentations, coordinating meetings with employees / line managers, ensuring required paperwork is submitted, tracking the progress of referrals or actions, recording outcomes against timetables, answering staff queries and holding staff clinics, liaising between Managers and the relevant HRBP liaising with other HROD teams
- Works collaboratively with ER, People Solutions & Advisory, HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, COEs in order to ensure the provision of a high quality service.
- Actively collaborates with HR centres of expertise to implement HR initiatives.
- Record-keeping to underpin sound administration of Bank personnel: Documenting and filing an accurate audit trail to clarify policy decisions and/or to document rationale for policy variations in the realms of reward and employee lifecycle events. Ensuring adequate details are kept and filed correctly so that any future recollection of a decision is fully captured and easily retrievable. Documenting and accurately filing contemporaneous notes of manager/employee meetings about pertinent HR matters (includes using template chronology document).
- Enabling the successful execution of the distinct HR projects through proactive implementation and delivery of defined project stages.
- This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Professional HR Adviser experience.
- Graduate (minimum degree) in relevant discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
- CIPD or equivalent (either completed or studying towards). Desirable.
- Demonstrable clear understanding of all HR elements of the employee life cycle and policies.
- Demonstrable proactive approach, results focused with the ability to display good judgement during in a demanding client facing role.
- Self-motivated with excellent organisational and administrative skills, the ability to prioritise and multitask is essential.
- Strong partnership and client orientation skills to enable positive engagement with stakeholders throughout the Bank.
- Analytical skills to deliver insight on qualitative and quantitative organisational data to drive decision making.
- Experience in the use and application of technology, data analytics experience and the ability to generate insight through systems and tools. Previous use of case management tools desirable.
- Skills in facilitation. Ability to communicate and influence diplomatically and effectively at all levels.
- Change management experience, displaying confidence in guiding both managers and staff.
- Fluency in English both written and oral. Knowledge of another language is a plus.
- Experience of working in a multi-national environment with a dispersed workforce.
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).
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2026-09-11 2026-09-30
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