Date of last update: 25/01/2021 2021-01-25
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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Purpose of Job
The Principal Counsellor, EU Affairs Coordination, plays a key role in the Bank's engagement with the EU on strategic and operational matters. The specific focus of the role is on outreach to EU Members States and other EU-stakeholders outside Brussels with regard to all relevant EU-related topics. As part of the EU Affairs Team, the Principal Counsellor will also cover specific EU policy areas which are of high interest to the Bank and support teams with on the operational work with EU counterparts.
The role reports to the Head of the Brussels Office and works closely with all colleagues in the EU Affairs Team, the Director, the Vice President, Policy & Partnerships, DCF, the wider Client Services Group, Corporate Strategy, the President's Office, OSG, Board Constituency Offices and other Departments.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
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.
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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Duration: 2 years
Macro-area: Western and Central Europe without Switzerland
Level of experience: Entry level, less than 1 year
Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations