Associate, Policy

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a pioneering international financial institution established in 199

• The EBRD's mission is to foster the transition towards open market-oriented economies and to promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. The organization operates in over 30 countries, employing a diverse workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The EBRD is committed to sustainability, equality, and digital transformation, and it aims to make a real difference in the lives of people in the regions it invests in.

Job Overview:
The Associate, Policy will play a crucial role in the RPS team, focusing on the Central and South Eastern Europe (CSEE) region. This position is centered around delivering the Bank's transition mandate, particularly in priority policy areas such as climate and green transition. The Associate is expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of these themes while also being flexible enough to contribute to various other areas of focus within the Bank. The role involves engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials, to advance the Bank's objectives and ensure a coherent policy agenda across the region. The Associate will also be responsible for monitoring and assessing growth and reform progress, supporting policy dialogue workstreams, and contributing to the preparation of country diagnostics and strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including: monitoring and assessing growth and reform progress in CSEE; supporting the development and implementation of policy dialogue workstreams in areas such as green transition, economic governance, competitiveness, human capital, digitalisation, and capital markets development; working on policy dialogue workstreams and transactions, including origination, structuring, fundraising, and implementation; supporting Banking in delivering specific investments and preparing relevant assessments; representing the Bank in external forums; engaging with internal and external counterparts to advance transition objectives; assessing structural reform progress to provide input into key Bank products; contributing to the preparation of country diagnostics and strategies; performing ad hoc assignments, including background research and drafting briefings; and supporting the preparation of policy compacts for the region.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the Bank's transition agenda and possess relevant education at least to degree level in fields such as economics, development policy, public administration, industrial business, engineering, environmental sciences, or energy economics. Additionally, comparable professional experience in these areas will be considered. The ideal candidate will have technical and commercial work experience from engineering or consultancy organizations, energy or manufacturing sectors, banks, equity funds, advisory services, or development finance institutions, with a focus on decarbonisation, climate governance, and ESG. A proven track record of successful project development and experience managing projects in multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is required, with at least a degree in economics, development policy, public administration, industrial business, engineering, environmental sciences, or energy economics. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered in lieu of formal education. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the energy sector and green transition, particularly in the context of Central and South Eastern Europe.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant technical and commercial work experience, ideally gained from engineering or consultancy organizations, energy or manufacturing sectors, banks, equity funds, advisory services, or development finance institutions. Experience in managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams is crucial, along with familiarity with emerging markets and transition economies. A strong knowledge of finance and investment decision-making processes is also important.

Languages:
Excellent written and spoken English and Serbian are mandatory for this position. Candidates should also be computer literate, with advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is a regular contract with a specified length, and the application deadline is set for October 8, 202

• The EBRD promotes a hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to its employees, emphasizing trust and connectedness. The organization values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates from EBRD member countries to apply, regardless of their background. The EBRD also prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.