Short Term Consultant for EBRD Green Cities Operations

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

• Its mission is to promote the transition to open market-oriented economies and to foster private and entrepreneurial initiative in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The EBRD operates in over 30 countries and employs a diverse workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The organization is committed to sustainability, equality, and digital transformation, and it values diversity as one of its core principles.

Job Overview:
The position of Short Term Consultant for EBRD Green Cities Operations is designed to support the operations and delivery of the EBRD's Green Cities initiative. This role will focus particularly on identifying and leveraging private sector opportunities, especially in the electric mobility sector and addressing supply chain issues. The consultant will be responsible for preparing materials related to Green Cities, including presentations and briefing notes for both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the consultant will review ongoing Green City Action Plans (GCAPs) to identify where private sector opportunities can be pursued. The role requires conducting desktop research and collaborating with the PPP Advisory Unit to ensure relevant private sector parties are engaged in stakeholder meetings and events. The consultant will also support electric mobility deals, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, and contribute to the Management Approach on Batteries.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will have several key responsibilities, including:

• Preparing Green Cities materials such as presentations and briefing notes for various stakeholders.
• Reviewing ongoing GCAPs with a focus on identifying private sector opportunities.
• Conducting sense checks on private sector opportunities through desktop research and collaboration with the PPP Advisory Unit.
• Ensuring the participation of relevant private sector parties in stakeholder engagement meetings and Green Cities events.
• Supporting electric mobility deals with a specific focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
• Assisting in the development of the Management Approach on Batteries.
• Engaging with clients, suppliers, environmental and social experts, and bankers to facilitate clean technology supply chains.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a degree in finance, business, trade, climate finance, urban planning, or a closely related field. Additionally, candidates should have an academic background in international trade, experience in electric mobility financing, and familiarity with the sub-Saharan African market. Knowledge of clean technology supply chains is essential, along with strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet applications. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines under pressure is crucial. Candidates should also demonstrate well-developed analytical skills and experience with databases, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in French is preferred, and an understanding of urban sustainability, energy, environment, and development challenges in the EBRD region is important.

Educational Background:
A degree in finance, business, trade, climate finance, urban planning, or a closely related field is required for this position. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of the role and the sectors involved.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant experience in electric mobility financing and a strong understanding of the sub-Saharan African market. Experience in clean technology supply chains is also necessary, as the role involves engaging with various stakeholders in this field. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in similar roles or environments that require a blend of financial acumen and sector-specific knowledge.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Proficiency in French is preferred, which would be considered an asset for candidates applying for this role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a short-term contract with a duration of three months. The EBRD promotes a flexible working environment, expecting employees to work in the office 50% of the time. The organization values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates from EBRD member countries to apply, regardless of their background. Due to the high volume of applications, the EBRD may not provide detailed feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.