Purpose of Job
The Analyst, Economics (Sector) is a member of the Infrastructure sector team in the Sector Economics and Policy (SEP) pillar in EPG. He/she supports the work of infrastructure sector economists in the SEP pillar by providing technical input into project and sector assessments related to Infrastructure – transport, municipal infrastructure services and environmental infrastructure services. The Analyst, Economics (Sector) also plays a key role in monitoring the projects’ portfolio for their achieved transition impact. The Analyst provides input into sector-wide assessments of “transition gaps” and “reform challenges” in each of the EBRD countries of operation (CoOs), which are used to identify operational priorities in sector and country strategies and to focus sector policy dialogue. In addition, the Analyst supports the senior or Lead sector economist in external initiatives in the areas of financial intermediation (e.g., Vienna Initiative) or industrial organisation.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Assisting infrastructure sector economists, including supporting their relationship with the Banking and Risk Departments during all stages of sector and project work, from project design and assessment to post-signing monitoring;
Monitoring and assessing sector developments and structural reform progress in the Bank’s countries of operation and contributing to the annual review of the EBRD sector transition indicators and Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQ);
Monitoring the transition impact of Bank’s operations (TIMS);
Analysing aspects of the impact of Bank projects and operations under the direction of their sector team economists;
Providing research, analytical and administrative support in relation to policy activities, including contributing to the development, promotion and application of policy options for the Green Cities Framework;
Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific companies or sectors, regulatory and other policy developments, drafting of briefings, presentations, and short sector analyses
Compilation and maintenance of relevant datasets.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
A Master’s degree in economics 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., in a relevant government institution), or in infrastructure and/or regulation would be an advantage;
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytic software (eg Stata; MatLab; R) and information providers (e.g. Inframation, Orbis, Bloomberg, 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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