Requisition ID 34476 Office Country Egypt Office City Cairo Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 03/04/2024
Purpose of Job
The Analyst, CSRD, SEMED, will assist in the delivery of the EBRDโs Green Economy Transition (GET) strategy in the SEMED region, particularly in efforts supported by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), including those listed below:
Climate Investment Funds (CIF)
- Accelerating Innovation in Renewable Energy (AIRE) Program
- Egypt Green Hydrogen
- High Climate Impact for the Corporate Sector
- Nature People Climate Program in Egypt
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
- SEMED Renewable Energy / Energy Efficiency
- ENVITECC (Med Sea Programme)
- Clean and Healthy Oceans Initiative
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
- High-Impact Program for the Corporate Sector
- Green Economy Financing Facility
- Green Cities Facility
- Egypt Renewable Energy Framework
Operating out of Cairo, the Analyst will report to the Associate Director (AD), Head of SEMED, CSRD and will support the AD, Head of SEMED, CSRD in leading the Bankโs green business at the critical interface between the Bankโs decentralised country management team and the expertise of the large CSD team in HQ, with the objective of ensuring coordinated delivery of GET investment and policy objectives across multiple public and private sector counterparts. With the focus being on donor-funded activities as mentioned above, the Analystโs work will contribute to the fulfilment of the EBRDโs strategic objectives to be fully Paris Aligned (as of 1 Jan 2023), to be a majority green finance institution by 2025, and to support countries and clients with accelerated low carbon and climate resilient pathways.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the AD, Head of SEMED, CSRD โ the Analyst will support in:
- Definition of the strategic approach for donor-funded GET business and policy delivery in the region(s), under the supervision of the Associate Director, Head of SEMED, CSRD; ensure that GET business and policy objectives are reflected in the specific country strategies.
- Support and coordinate where needed the implementation, monitoring and review of assignments associated to the implementation of CIF, GEF, and GCF funded activities. This can include Technical Assistance activities, Policy dialogue activities or investment-related analysis.
- Support donorsโ visibility and knowledge sharing activities and reporting deliverables associated to the implementation of CIF, GEF, and GCF funded activities.
- Developing long-term stakeholder relationships, dedicated local/regional networks and market intelligence - with public authorities, the private sector and civil society - so as to lay the ground for impact.
- Coordinating planning for donor-funded regional green policy actions.
- Ensure delivery of green policy actions, including implementation monitoring and impact analysis.
- Act as a member of CSD regional network, contributing to a culture of openness, excellence and delivery, with a particular focus on trouble-shooting of obstacles to delivery.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:
- Result-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee assignments outsourced to external consultants.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues in a multicultural environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic. Working knowledge of French is a plus.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Relevant degree in climate science, engineering, economics, finance, energy, environmental science or related discipline. Masterโs degree would be advantageous.
- 3+ years of experience in supporting climate-related/green investments and policy initiatives.
- Good understanding of climate change science and the approaches, methodologies, and the implications of climate change in terms of economic and social impacts.
- Understanding of political, governance, technical, commercial and economic matters relating to sustainability and climate action, and the role of different stakeholders in them.
- Experience in one of the SEMED countries would be advantageous.
- Experience of and judgement on integrity matters.
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;