Analyst, ESD

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

London, United Kingdom

Purpose of Job:

The Analyst will support colleagues in the relevant ESD team to deliver the Bank’s commitments under its Environmental and Social Policy, covering environmental and social appraisal and monitoring of the Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors; oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches, assessments, monitoring, reporting and verification of environmental, social, green and other commitments relevant to ESDs mandate.

Within the Environmental and Sustainability Department, the Policy team is responsible for developing environmental and social standards, methodologies and tools and engaging in relevant policy engagement and outreach initiatives. The role will support the work of the team with a focus on climate change, Paris alignment and green finance attribution. The analyst will also undertake environmental and social appraisal of selected projects.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Head of Sector/Policy/Monitoring/Assurance:

Work on a range of assigned projects, Technical Cooperation’s (TCs), and initiatives, as a team member and taking responsibility for assigned tasks and activities. These activities may include supporting the assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risks impacts and opportunities; climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment, and green finance attribution; monitoring, verification, and reporting; and assurance;
Conducting ESD research, reviewing documents and strategies, conducting analytical, scientific, and technical reviews and appraisals, developing methodologies, monitoring outputs/outcomes, analysing and contributing to the management of data, drafting of internal and external publications;
When required, support ESD/Bank staff in the coordination of meetings and events;
Interact with several stakeholders on similar levels both internal to the Bank and externally under guidance of senior specialists/advisers. Liaise regularly with colleagues at all levels of ESD, both staff and consultants;
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures, including the streamlining, collection, management, and automation of data;
Work in line with Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Degree in environmental and/or social sciences, economics, engineering, or related field or comparable professional experience;
Knowledge of environmental and social risks;
Knowledge of international good practice environmental, social and climate standards/guidelines (e.g. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Environmental and Social Requirements, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, Equator Principles, Paris Agreement alignment, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), International Sustainability Standards Board (SSB), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), sector guidelines, etc.);
Familiarity of financing instruments, approaches and processes is an advantage;
Familiarity of some environmental and social thematic policy- and safeguards areas and the risks and impacts of various sectors;
Understanding of scientific, economic, and political dimensions of environmental and social issues. Ability to apply those to the assessment of EBRD investment projects;
Familiarity with the countries in which the Bank operates/plans to operate;
Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail;
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and within a team;
Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail. Research and analytical skills;
Excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operations would be advantageous and, for a resident office appointment, fluency in a local language will be required;
Proven analytical and quantitative skills;
Experience operating in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues.