Requisition ID 36051 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Policy and Partnerships, PSD Full-Time/Part-Timeโ Full Time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 4 years Posting End Date 19/10/2025
The lengths of the fixed term contract is 4 years with possibility to be extended for another 4 years.
Purpose of Job:
The Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion leads the design and delivery of the EBRDโs Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy and thereby plays a key role in implementing one of the three priorities of the Bankโs Strategic and Capital Framework (SCF) across the EBRDโs countries of operations (COOs). The Director GEI is responsible for the development of inclusive human capital investments, client advisory services, policy engagements and capacity building activities across all the Bankโs sectors and countries of operation, and in line with the targets set out in the strategy and the Bankโs annual scorecard. This includes active engagement with key stakeholders in the EBRD region โ governments, regulators, the private sector and other international financial institutions โ to shape policy reforms and ensure the provision of policy high quality technical assistance, The post holder does this in close partnership with sectoral and regional banking departments as well as teams in PSD (Economic Governance, Digital Hub, Capital Markets), VP3 (Climate Strategy and Delivery CSD, Impact, Donor Partnerships), Risk, Communications and the Environmental and Social Department (ESD) and other EBRD departments as necessary. The Director GEI is part of the PSD Front Office team, and contributes actively towards PSD management issues, under the leadership of the MD PSD.
Background:
The GEI department sits with the Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD) department as part of the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships (VP3) which has an ambitious vision for the Bankโs policy, partnerships and impact agenda. VP3 aims to: (i) streamline the Bankโs policy agenda by centralising the policy coordination and delivery functions; (ii) improve the Bankโs results, knowledge and learning architecture and (iii) enhance the objectivity, rigor, credibility and accountability of the Bankโs Impact function. The vision for this change is to have a more strategic, coherent, focused and better aligned policy, impact and partnerships functions fit for purpose to deliver on the ever more complex challenges faced by the EBRDโs COOs.
As part of VP3, the GEI department leads the design and implementation of the EBRDโs Gender Equality and Human Capital (GEHC) Strategy. The Department also leads on the operationalisation of the engagement areas of the Strategy at project and policy levels and provides regular internal/external reports and updates to key stakeholders, including the EBRD Board, shareholders, donors and other partners. The Department also leads project, policy and TC and blended finance design and delivery of products/solutions for access to entrepreneurship and finance, skills and jobs, and services, and inclusive elements of digital and green project/policy engagement across regions/sectors, in partnership with Banking. This includes the management of the EBRDโs gender SMART tagging process across all sectors, providing advice to banking on optimising gender and inclusive impact, and tracking progress. Create gender/inclusive knowledge products; lead international/MDB engagement in these areas.
Facts / Scale:
โข Responsible for the delivery of the GEHC Strategy and setting future strategies thereafter.
โข Leads a team of between 30-50 specialists and analysts .
โข Donorsโ funds mobilisation of GBP 10-20 million.
โข Ensures that the Bank achieves the number of projects that include a substantial gender and/or human capital components in line with the Bankโs score card and targets set out in the GEHC Strategy.
โข Internal interfaces include Directors and Associate Directors in Banking, PSD, ESD, as well as the Presidentโs Office, Bank Senior Management and the Board. The Director GEI plays an advisory role to the Human Resources Department on internal issues related to gender and inclusion and will sit on the Diversity and Gender Inclusion Group of the Bank.
โข External interfaces include clients, public and private sector counterparts, other multi-lateral financial institutions, Ministries, and CSOs.
โข Represents the Bank in international fora, conferences and MDB working groups, in collaboration with relevant senior GEI team members.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
โข Leading the delivery of the Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy, ensuring the design and implementation of related projects, Technical Assistance and Policy Engagement, in close partnership with Banking departments.
โข Leading the multi-disciplinary GEI team to deliver against annual and long-term targets and strategic objectives.
โข Leading the GEI Team in: (i) developing and implementing new gender and human capital-related products in the financial and private sectors, with a specific focus on deepening the impact of these projects in line with client priorities (where relevant, expanding the product portfolio in line with emerging or changing challenges faced by clients and COOs); (ii) overseeing policy engagement activities led by the team that involve interacting with public and private sector counterparts, other multi-lateral financial institutions, Ministries, CSOs; (iii) devising gender and human capital related policy and projects which tackle legal, policy, institutional and regulatory barriers to opportunity.
โข Responsible the implementation and further enhancing of the Bankโs Gender SMART process, building on the existing successful model, to ensure effective operation and (where possible) data sharing with other key departments
โข Enhancing the monitoring and reporting of key impact metrics, in line with the IEvD recommendations issues in 2025, and ensure close coordination with the Impact Department on the development of relevant impact assessment tracks for the assessment of EBRDโs transition impact.
โข Acting as a champion on topics of gender and human capital investing both internally and externally (partnering with senior team members and leveraging senior management):
Representing the Bank at a diverse range of conferences and events, as well as targeted dialogue with clients, financial and private sector counterparts, other multi-lateral financial institutions, Ministries, CSOs. Also producing compelling written briefings and documents. Internally making a clear business and transition case for gender and economic inclusion projects, resulting in a coherent set of widely adopted activities across the Bank; creating energy, and capacity around the topic. Interacting with Directors and Associate Directors in Banking, ESD, as well as the Presidentโs Office, Senior Management and the Board. While the Human Resources Department of the Bank is responsible for ensuring that the EBRD is a frontrunner on the gender and inclusion topic, the Director GEI can support this process through their advice and guidance.
โข As a member of EBRD's management team, the Director will promote, contribute to and implement the Transformation Agenda to improve further the Bank's effectiveness and efficiency.
โข Accountable for the effective and cohesive overall integration and management of the staff in the Gender and Economic Inclusion department including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and professional development and ensure the team observes the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Lead, guide and coach direct reports and take primary responsibility for developing motivation and professionalism across the Business Group.
โข Championing and role modelling the Bankโs Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are always exhibited.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
โข Strategic mindset, combined with the ability to translate this into tangible deliverables.
โข Extensive subject matter knowledge and post-graduate professional/work experience in the areas of gender and human capital development gained for example through employment in international organisations, government institution, private sector, think tanks, academia etc. Recognised as a thought leader in this field.
โข Wide and extensive professional network, combined with exceptional partnership and stakeholder management skills (able to manage competing interests).
โข Extensive leadership and team management skills, proven success in engaging and motivating multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver high performance.
โข A track record of advising or developing private sector projects with gender and economic inclusion components is desirable.
โข Experience in communicating results of project assessment, structuring and implementation to non-economist decision makers at a senior level.
โข A postgraduate degree in economics or related field from a university, or equivalent experience.
โข Understanding of the EBRD, its countries of operations, or other MDB/other agencies in the international development architecture.
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.
At EBRD, our Values โ Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility โ are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively. A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).