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Principal Counsellor, EU Affairs  

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Date of last update: 25/01/2021

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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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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

 

  • Identify, extract and prioritise EU relevant matters, putting them in useful and practical perspective for the Bank, looking at both opportunities and threats. A particular focus will be on strategic long-term EU developments of interest to the Bank, in line the Bank's Strategic and Capital Framework, as well as the operationalisation of the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and NextGenerationEU. Such instruments include InvestEU, EFSD+ and the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Follow national debates in selected EU Member States on such topics.
  • Prepare and support strategic Senior Management engagement with EU Member States and other key EU stakeholders outside Brussels. Identify opportunities (incl. speaking engagements), prepare briefings, participate in meetings and ensure reporting and follow-up.
  • Represent the Bank's interests on EU Affairs with external stakeholders at working level, including EU Member States, National Promotional Banks and relevant Think Tanks.
  • Support and facilitate coordination, agenda setting and action planning on strategic issues in the run up of executive decisions, reacting flexibly to new developments.
  • Develop and foster an active network on EU related matters within the Bank.
  • Ensure relevant information is shared within the Bank and ensure a proactive internal feedback on EU affairs

 

 

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

 

  • Bachelor's, Master's or higher level education in a relevant field such as economics, business, law or international relations.
  • Proven understanding of EU policy-making and institutions.
  • Work experience with EU-Member States in the finance or development area would be a big plus.
  • Thorough understanding of the Bank's business model, strategies, policies and organisation.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply sound evaluative judgement and a high degree of discretion when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential dossiers
  • Ability to instil trust, solve problems and build relationships
  • Conceptual thinking, strategic planning skills and capacity to design policy vision and relevant operational implementation of action plans
  • Ability to build external networks of contacts and managing external stakeholders at appropriate level
  • Excellent drafting skills in English. Advanced skills in other EU languages are a strong plus.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

 

 

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

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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, all our adverts close at 10.59pm GMT time.   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.    This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.  
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27/03/2024 - 05/04/2024
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Executive Assistant

United Kingdom, England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction &; Development empImg

Purpose of the Job  The Executive Assistant for the FI New Product Delivery team is primarily responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to the Team Director/Associate Directors/Team members as well as for the smooth running of the Director's and Team's business activities including travel planning, diary management and a variety of ad-hoc tasks. The role is anticipated to be full-time equivalent (FTE) working across 5 days a week.  A consideration may be given to reduce the role down to 90% FTE if required by the candidate. Approximately 50% portion is allocated to the administrative support of the New Product Delivery Team of the Financial Institutions Business Group (FI).  The remaining approximately 50% (or 40% if reduced FTE) portion will be allocated to the support of the office of the FI's Managing Director including the FI business group events, conferences, learning seminars and similar large scale events. The proportions above may change in future, depending on the operational requirements.   Accountabilities and Responsibilities  - Proactively conduct all administrative, logistical and secretarial duties for Director of the Team and team members to enable smooth running of the FI New Product Delivery team including diary management, meeting room bookings, proofreading emails/documents/reports, taking minutes, drafting of documents/responses. - Arrange all elements of travel according to EBRD policy including arranging visas, accommodation, ordering currency and preparing itineraries as well as claiming expenses. - Prepare team related documents such as PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, draft business correspondence, draft factsheet/briefing notes/reports/guidelines/internal announcements and newsletters etc, ensuring all deadlines are met. - Coordinate documents submissions, acting as quality control, proof-reader and a fact-checker and ensuring all submission deadlines are met. - Provide administrative and secretarial duties to support of the office of the Managing Director of the FI - Organise events for the FI New Products Delivery Team as well as events pertaining the overall FI business group: team/business group meetings, internal and external stakeholder meetings, conferences, training and learning events, presentations, workshops and team socials.   - Provide assistant cover for other members of the F| assistant team during the colleagues' absences due to annual/sickness leave. - Act as team IT co-ordinator and assist with staff on-boarding and off-boarding, which includes requesting equipment setup and system access. - Provide cover for other FI Team Assistants and Budget Officers as required. - Update FI team intranet pages ensuring that all information is current . - Undertake ad-hoc administrative and related tasks as required. - Work cooperatively with the FI Team Assistants, in positive partnership to support each other and in particular a smooth cooperation with the EA to the MD of FI. - Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.   Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Qualifications - A University Degree is an advantage - Excellent knowledge of English language with an ability to edit English language text written by non-native speakers. - Knowledge of another language (e.g. Russian, French, or Arabic) would be useful but is not essential. Experience/Knowledge - Secretarial/administrative experience essential. - Ability to engage with team members working in various locations and build positive relationships. - A positive, proactive and can-do attitude, approach and team ethic. Willing to work overtime as and when required, sometimes at short notice. - Proven experience at working at a senior secretarial/administrative level within a multi-disciplined and multi-cultural organisation, and with a genuine interest in banking investment project work - Excellent organisational and effective planning skills, ability to prioritise and independently co-ordinate workload to comply with deadlines. Be reliable and flexible, be able to anticipate needs/issues, drawing on a high degree of initiative and judgement in reliably executing or coordinating a range of tasks independently. - Ability to exercise judgment and deal discretely with confidential/sensitive information and data. - Very good level of numeracy. - Good material presentation skills with attention to detail and the ability to judge required accuracy. - Internal candidates to have a thorough knowledge of the Bank's procedures, policies and of institutional working practices. Technical Skills - Computer literate: Windows, Microsoft Outlook.  - Advanced level of Word and PowerPoint is essential, proficient at Excel. - Good awareness of social media. - Proficient at typing.   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, all our adverts close at 10.59pm GMT time.   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.    This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.  
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27/03/2024 - 09/04/2024
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