Requisition ID 34558 Office Country Ukraine Office City Kyiv Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 16/04/2024
Purpose of Job
The Associate โ Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD) will be competent in undertaking all tasks related to all aspects of project life cycle development and implementation related to supporting and expanding the Bankโs Green Economy Transition Approach (GET). This includes project origination, structuring, execution, implementation, technical cooperation, donor financing, and monitoring.
Reporting to the Climate Strategy and Regional Delivery (CSRD) Lead, this position is based in Kyiv (the Analyst will remain in Warsaw Resident Office until Kyiv Resident Office resumes operations) to provide close support on direct investment projects, policy dialogue activities, and capacity building, specifically contributing technical expertise, in addition to substantial knowledge of the banking life cycle. The successful candidate will contribute advanced technical expertise and substantial knowledge of banking life cycle processes. The successful candidate will also be required to travel extensively to visit clientsโ operations across the EBRDโs Eastern Europe and the Caucasus (EEC) region. The role will also include substantial involvement in business/pipeline development, client management, and policy dialogue initiatives.
The EBRD has committed โฌ50 billion of green financing in over 2700 green projects since 2006. The main goal of the CSD team is to mainstream the GET by promoting green investments and activities (in the following areas: climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials efficiency, waste minimisation and environmental protection and remediation) throughout the Bankโs operations.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Lead and support senior operation leaders in the implementation of green donor-funded programs managed by the EBRD, such as the GEF FINTECC Programme, the GEF Sustainable Bioenergy Value Chain Innovation Programme, the CIF High Climate Impact for the Corporate Sector Programme, and the IKI Programme for Accelerating NDC and Promoting Sustainable Bioenergy, Agri, and Land-use Practices in Ukraine.
- Work as an Associate project team member at the project level and taking charge of identifying investment opportunities for climate and sustainable resource technologies (including energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials efficiency, and waste minimization). Play a pivotal role in project structuring and execution, providing guidance and mentorship on all GET related aspects to the project team.
- Proactively participate in marketing and business development efforts in relevant sectors and countries together with the Banking teams, taking a lead role in identifying and structuring capital investment appraisals of GET investments, while meticulously reviewing associated implementation and operational risks.
- Formulate and oversee outsourced assignments for technical and policy services to clients, encompassing project preparation, sustainable resource audits, and policy advice.
- Assume responsibility for overseeing the GET due diligence processes, ensuring they adhere to the Bankโs highest standards.
- Initiate, support, and lead selected policy dialogue projects in collaboration with relevant units within the Bank. Contribute significantly to policy dialogue activities, engaging with local authorities and industry associations to enhance the investment climate and enhance the EBRD's impact in sustainable resources and the green economy.
- Support the procurement of grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or as part of policy dialogue efforts by providing relevant information and documentation.
- Provide substantial support to operational leaders in monitoring project implementation, particularly concerning the GET components, ensuring alignment with project objectives and EBRD standards.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Relevant degree in a technical discipline, (e.g., agricultural or industrial engineering, environment, science); a combination of technical and commercial skills is advantageous.
- Significant, technical and commercial work experience gained from: i) an engineering and/or consultancy organisation; or ii) a company operating in the energy, chemical, construction, or manufacturing sectors; or iii) a bank, equity fund, advisory services, corporate finance firm; with a demonstrable track record of successful project development.
- Knowledge and experience with resource efficiency technologies and practices in the industrial and agribusiness sector with a very strong awareness and interest in the innovation throughout the value chains and specifically in technologies covering energy efficiency, water efficiency, waste management, process optimisation, materials efficiency, and operation of commercial assets etc.
- Proven track record in managing consultants and related assignments.
- Sound understanding of business and finance principles (including notions of corporate credit analysis).
- Good understanding of policy analysis and policy formulation in the areas of climate change, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, technology transfer and energy generation.
- Experience in emerging markets, including central and Eastern Europe and/or the South Caucasus.
- Computer literacy and excellent written/oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
- Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
- Self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.
- Ability to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information in verbal and written formats, appropriate to the audience at the time and confidence in handling senior stakeholders.
- The ability to tackle issues and problems in a logical and practical manner.
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 Bankโs 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.
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