Purpose of Job
The Analyst, G&EI is a member of Gender and Economic Inclusion (G&EI) in the Project and Sector Assessment (PSA) pillar in EPG. He/she supports the work of economists in the G&EI by providing technical input into project and sector assessments.
The Analyst, G&EI also plays a key role in monitoring the projects’ portfolio for their achieved transition impact. In addition, the Analyst provides input into assessments of “transition qualities” and “reform challenges” in each of the COOs, which are used to identify operational priorities in sector and country strategies and to focus sector policy dialogue.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Assisting gender and economic inclusion economists and specialists, including supporting their relationship with the Banking and other teams during all stages of sector and project work, from project design and assessment and policy engagement activities to management of external consultants post-signing monitoring;
Monitoring and assessing sector developments and structural reform progress in the Bank’s countries of operations and contributing to country diagnostics and the annual review of the EBRD Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQs);
Monitoring the transition impact of Bank’s operations (TIMS), including some limited travel to the region to monitor projects on the ground;
Analysing aspects of the impact of Bank projects and operations under the direction of their team economists and specialists;
Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific clients or sectors, regulatory and other policy developments, drafting of briefings, presentations and short sector analyses; drafting of communication products and contributing to organisation of G&EI conferences and workshops
Compilation and maintenance of relevant datasets.
Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
A Master’s degree in economics, public policy, gender studies or a related field from a leading university (candidates with relevant work experience and a strong Bachelor’s degree may be considered in exceptional cases).
Prior work experience of policy oriented or applied microeconomics (e.g at a central bank, regulator or other body overseeing or setting policy), or in banking or related consultancy services would be an advantage;
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytic software (eg Stata; MatLab) and information providers (e.g. Bankscope, Orbis, Bloomberg, FAO stat, WTO tariffs and World Bank WDI) would be an advantage;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and work or study experience in the region is helpful;
Knowledge of one or more languages of the region is an advantage.
Diversity is one of the Bank’s 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.
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