Requisition ID 33661 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 14/07/2023
Purpose of Job
The Principal, Gender and Economic Inclusion is a member of the Gender and Economic Inclusion Team within the Policy, Strategy and Delivery Department (PSD) in the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships (VP3). Under the overall guidance of the Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion, and working in close cooperation with G&EI colleagues across all three pillars, PSD and other VP3 teams, as well as with the Banking department and other Bank groups (Credit, Environmental and Social Teams, Legal, Communications etc.) the post holder designs and monitors the inclusion and gender elements of projects that achieve high transition impact and/or gender additionality. The post holder also design and leads on policy engagement for inclusive and gender equitable policy reforms. In addition, the Principal, Gender and Economic Inclusion supports the regular assessment of โtransition gapsโ in relation to equality of opportunity and gender, which are used to identify operational priorities for project level investments, in sector and country strategies. They support the design and implementation of inclusion and gender related policy dialogue with key stakeholders in the region โ governments, regulators, the private sector and other relevant international institutions โ to advise on economic inclusion and gender policy reforms and manage associated policy, technical and financial assistance.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- In line with the Bankโs Transition mandate, leads the design and supports the assessment and monitoring of investment projects and TCs for their impact on inclusion and gender as part of transition, through engagement with Banking project teams and due diligence visits to the region;
- Supports the establishment of inclusion and gender baselines, the assessment of relevant international best practice models and the design of gender and inclusive activities at project and policy dialogue levels, with a specific focus on inclusive regions, inclusive urban regeneration and other thematic areas, as required;
- Monitors and assesses reform challenges and progress in relation to inclusion and gender issues within the Bankโs countries of operation and leads on the design and delivery of inclusion policy dialogue, through analytical work, contributions towards strategy papers and direct liaison with key senior level stakeholders such as education authorities, private sector clients and strategic partners of the Bank (e.g. the European Training Foundation, UNDP);
- Leads on the development and delivery of inclusion and gender policy engagement programmes, including the identification of key partners, the establishment of policy platforms, the setting of specific policy goals and the delivery of policy priority objectives in partnership with internal and external senior level stakeholders (including banking teams);
- Manages the development of inclusion and gender Technical Cooperation (TC) projects (and larger Inclusion TC Frameworks) to support the inclusion elements of projects, specifically in relation to youth inclusion and gender through improved (vocational) education and training or access to finance, supports the selection and management of consultants and monitoring of impact and lessons learned;
- As part of the Bankโs Scorecard, advises on the inclusion element for transition ratings and monitoring of inclusion related transition impact benchmarks, covering projects for the Bankโs Operational Committees (OpsCom, SBIC, and TCCom);
- Contributes inclusion and gender analysis to country and sector strategies discussed by the EBRDโs Board of Directors and relevant sub-committees to deliver results in the form of evidence-based improvements;
- Supports the drafting and analytical work to provide input into management briefing for Board and other Committee meetings, including responses to questions by Board Advisors and, on occasion, bespoke papers, presentations or other inputs for such Committees. Takes the lead on drafting input into briefing notes and presentations for EPG senior management contributions to the Bankโs management committees (ExCom, SP Com and RiskCom);
- Leads on inclusion and gender capacity building within the Bank, specifically in Banking teams and Regional / Resident Offices, through presentations, inclusion and gender workshops and seminars. Exercises oversight responsibilities of gender and inclusion economist and specialists in the EBRD regions. Maintains a strong awareness of the international debate on gender, inclusion, skills and inequality issues;
- Represents the Bank at inclusion and gender related fora, including at increasingly senior levels (conferences, dialogues with IFI counterparts, government officials, think tanks, etc.) to develop and spread best practices.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- A postgraduate degree in economics, international development, gender or related field from a leading university; a PhD is an advantage;
- Strong knowledge of economic inclusion and gender, equality of opportunity, human capital development and some post-graduate professional/work experience, gained for example through employment in an international organisation, relevant development or governmental institution, consultancy/company, think tank or academia;
- Demonstrated ability to apply economic and policy analysis to operational strategy and economic policy making and to conduct policy dialogue with senior officials;
- Strong knowledge of inclusion and gender policy issues facing transition economies (including specifically in the areas of inclusive regional development and urban regeneration) and demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and build trust and credibility with clients and colleagues, including at increasingly senior levels;
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, including at increasingly senior level, as well as strong client facing skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, at the standard required for professional publication and official documents;
- Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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.