Purpose of Job
The Associate Manager holds an important position in DCF’s Climate Team and contributes to establishing and managing effective relations with bilateral and multilateral climate donors who provide financial resources to EBRD.
The Associate Manager identifies funding opportunities from bilateral and multilateral climate donors, aligns donor priorities with the Bank’s strategic initiatives, and supports project development and implementation, in close collaboration with different EBRD departments.
Furthermore, the Associate Manager contributes to managing a portfolio of projects supported by climate donors and ensures efficient utilisation of climate donor funds, in compliance with donor and EBRD policies.
The Associate Manager represents DCF and the Bank in selected EBRD and external committees and Boards/ technical project review groups/working groups related to donor finance initiatives and programmes in the climate and environment arena.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The Associate Manager in DCF will be responsible for:
Analysing and assessing donor priorities and identifying funding opportunities from multilateral and bilateral donors.
Establishing and maintaining donor relationships, and contributing to fundraising efforts.
Supporting the development of funding proposals, contributing to funding negotiations with donors and facilitating the drafting and signing of contribution agreements.
Engaging with other International Financial Institutions, international development agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
Participating in internal and external meetings, donor coordination and board meetings, policy meetings, and similar.
Supporting the management and implementation of a portfolio of projects and monitoring portfolio level progress against established indicators, milestones and targets.
Ensuring effective financial management of donor funding, incl. allocating and tracking financial resources, and ensuring efficient and compliant utilisation of donor funds.
Revising relevant donor policies and procedures and supporting teams in implementing donor policies, procedures and guidelines.
Working with internal teams to ensure accuracy and consistency between donors’ requirements and Bank’s procedures.
Contributing to the development of effective and persuasive communication tools on the Bank’s donor funded work, for a variety of audiences and preparation of fund and project-level donor reporting.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
Master degree in economics, finance, international development, environmental and social sciences or related discipline.
Substantive experience in establishing bilateral and multilateral donor relationships and fundraising on climate and environment related issues.
In-depth understanding of the global climate debate and climate architecture.
Experience in managing a portfolio of donor funded activities in a multilateral/international context on climate and environment related issues.
Wide understanding of global developmental assistance, particularly of multilateral climate donors, including the Global Environment Facility, the Climate Investment Funds and the Green Climate Fund.
Experience in financial management systems, such as SAP, is desired.
Good communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Strong inter-personal management skills, including ability to work across departments.
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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