Analyst, Gender and Economic Inclusion

Purpose of Job

The Analyst is a member of the Gender and Economic Inclusion Team (G&EI) which consists of three pillars (Access to Skills and Employment, Access to Finance and Entrepreneurship, and Access to Services) and plays an important role in implementing the Bank’s mandate to promote transition in the EBRD’s countries of operations (COOs). Under the overall guidance of the Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion, the post holder will work with the WE Finance Code Lead to coordinate the gender and inclusion actions related to the implementation of the WE Finance Code and cooperate with the WeFinance Code Lead and relevant colleagues on overall operationalization of the cross-regional programme.

The WE Finance Code is a global policy initiative, funded by We-Fi, that aims to close financing barriers faced by women entrepreneurs through a coordinated public-private stakeholder effort to improve collection and use of sex-disaggregated data. The post holder will support and coordinate the ongoing We-Fi activities across all three regions, with special focus on activities in Egypt and Morocco. Specifically, with the support of the WE Finance Code Lead, the Analyst will coordinate as required the rollout of all steps envisioned for the implementation of the WE Finance Code. They will oversee technical assistance projects and the work of the WE Finance Code implementing consultant in the regions. Moreover, sitting in HQ, the post holder will support the WE Finance Code lead with overall operationalisation and coordination of the cross-regional WE Finance Code Programme. The analyst will oversee and track the programme budget, ensuring compliance with internal EBRD policies and donor funds agreements. They will also engage on reporting to the donor and other stakeholders, tracking progress and identifying lessons learned from the region.

The post holder will work in close cooperation with G&EI colleagues as well as other departments under the VP3 (i.e. Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD), Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD), Impact & Partnerships (IP)), the Banking department and other Bank groups (Risk, Environmental and Social Teams, Legal), Communications, and with Resident Offices (Ros).

Background

The GEI department falls under the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships (VP3) which has an ambitious vision for the Bank’s policy, partnerships and impact agenda. The VP3 aims to: (i) streamline the Bank’s policy agenda by centralising the policy coordination and delivery functions; (ii) improve the Bank’s results, knowledge and learning architecture and (iii) enhance the objectivity, rigor, credibility and accountability of the Bank’s Impact function. The vision for this change is to have a more strategic, coherent, focused and better aligned policy, impact and partnerships functions fit for purpose to deliver on the ever more complex challenges faced by our COOs.

Under the VP3, the GEI Department leads the design and implementation of the EBRD’s Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality (SPGE 2021-2025) and the Equality of Opportunity Strategy (EOS 2021-2025). The Department also leads on the operationalisation of the engagement areas of the 2 strategies at project/ policy levels, regular internal/external updates. The Department also leads project, policy and TC design and delivery of products/solutions for access to entrepreneurship and finance, skills and jobs, and services, and inclusive elements of digital and green project/policy engagement across regions/sectors, in partnership with banking. Manage the design and implementation of the gender SMART tagging process across all sectors, provide advice to banking on optimising gender impact, and track progress. Create gender/inclusive knowledge products; lead international/MDB engagement in these areas.

Facts / Scale

• The post holder is part of the Access to Finance and Entrepreneurship pillar of the Gender & Economic Inclusion team in PSD. (They report to the Associate Director, G&EI, and supports the team and the G&EI Director on cross-pillar initiatives and products;
• The post holder will further be recognised in the gender and inclusion field with specific focus on access to finance and entrepreneurship with the youth and regional inclusion, migration and refugees, skills development, inclusive finance, and works across thematic teams within G&EI;
• The post holder works with and supports the WE Finance Code Lead
• The post holder supports the implementation of one large-scale inclusion and gender policy engagement programme, in particular the WE Finance Code, and interacts with the relevant Banking colleagues in HQs and relevant ROs, and external stakeholders as needed, in Egypt and Morocco
• The post holder supports implementation of at least 3 technical assistance assignments related to the WE Finance Code, including project and policy level activities, the successful management of consultants, the delivery of outputs on time and to budget, as well as related donor engagement, reporting and, at times, fundraising.
• The post holder tracks the We Finance programme budget, obtains internal approvals when needed, ensuring compliance with EBRD policies and donor agreements.
• The post holder provides key input and oversight of inclusion and gender policy elements into country diagnostic studies and country strategies and engages with EPG Regional Lead Economists, the Country Strategy teams in HQ and other key EBRD teams on inclusion elements of country strategies.
• The post holder contributes to selected G&EI management issues as required.
• The post holder acts as a champion and role model of the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are always exhibited.
• No budget responsibility.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• In line with the Bank’s Transition mandate, supports the design, appraisal and monitoring of investment projects and TCs for their impact on inclusion as part of transition and monitors the portfolio of projects with inclusion impact for transition performance, through engagement with Banking project teams and due diligence visits to the region.
• Supports the implementation of the policy dialogue activities under WE Finance Code engaging with the relevant ecosystem players and champions at the national, regional, and international levels. This will include supporting the national and regional coalitions, supporting signatories, and tracking progress.
• Manages Technical Cooperation (TC) projects related to the WE Finance Code, supports the selection of consultants when needed, oversees the work of the Code implementing consultants in the region, tracks their progress, and ensures outputs are delivers on time and on budget.
• Supports the We Finance Code Lead on overall programme management. Tracks the We Finance programme budget, obtaining internal approvals when needed, tracks overall programme progress and engages in donor reporting, and provides administrative support to manage consultancy contracts.
• Monitors and assesses reform challenges and progress in relation to inclusion and gender issues in SEMED, and support the We Finance Code lead on the design and delivery of gender-responsive policy dialogue, through analytical work, contributions towards strategy papers and supports liaising with key senior level stakeholders such as banking regulator, banking associations, credit guarantees and information bureaus, private sector clients and strategic partners of the Bank.
• Supports inclusion and gender capacity building within the Bank, specifically in Banking teams and Regional / Resident Offices, through presentations, inclusion and gender workshops and seminars. Maintains a strong awareness of the international debate on gender, inclusion, skills and inequality issue.
• Support with the organisation of events to promote the launch, awareness, and visibility of the Code. Attends events and represents EBRD as needed (e.g., at workshops, events, dialogues with stakeholders).
• Creates and co-creates the knowledge tools and guidance notes for internal and external consumption including through tailor-made surveys and established EBRD’s publications (especially donor funded ones) and channels to promote the promotion of equality of opportunity strategic priority of the Bank across its policy engagements, investments and advisory services.
• Contributes to joint work across departments and across pillars as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in economics, international development or related field.
• Demonstrated policy or development / inclusion / gender expertise and prior work experience in policy oriented or development area, gained for example through full-time employment in a financial or governmental institution, consultancy/company, think tank or academia;
• Substantial progressive responsibility mainstreaming gender and inclusion in projects in international organizations in a variety of sector with experience in supporting private and public sector;
• Strong social analysis and research skills including command of quantitative and qualitative methods of research, and knowledge of gender and inclusion issues in a variety or regions;
• Knowledge and experience applying results-based approaches to project and program management;
• Experience of working with donors and familiarity with broader donor debates and best practices;
• Fieldwork experience in EBRD countries of operations will be considered an advantage;
• Ability to think strategically, and to innovate, results oriented, ability to work under several deadlines simultaneously;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural team;
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English;

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 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 and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).