The Principal, Policy, will work with Regional Policy Lead (RPL) and with VP3’s regional and sectoral pillars to deliver the Bank’s transition mandate, focusing on priority policy / thematic areas in the Sub-Saharan Africa region (SSA region). The Principal is expected to be able to work flexibly across all the Bank’s areas of focus and to contribute to a coherent and holistic policy agenda in SSA.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Support the development of sector-specific reform agendas in areas such as green transition, economic governance, human capital and equality of opportunity, competitiveness, digitalisation, and capital markets development.
- Contribute to assessments of structural reform progress and of economic performance in the countries of the SSA region to draft key Bank products, including the Regional Economic Prospects and the annual Transition Report.
- Contribute to the preparation of country diagnostics, in coordination with country banking / VP3 teams; contribute to the preparation of country strategies in the SSA region.
- Support the RPL in the preparation of the policy compacts for the SSA region.
- Work on a range of transactions or projects, either acting as the key team member for more complex or challenging investments or taking full responsibility to deliver a particular policy initiative / TC assignment, transaction support or analytical assignment.
- Depending on the specific thematic area / assignments allocated the Principal may be accountable for working to support Banking in the delivery of specific investments (including participating in Operations Committee and Board presentations), delivering defined policy projects or objectives, preparing a complex and comprehensive research assessment, or running largely autonomously a major administrative/data management process that plays an important role in supporting the delivery of the Bank’s policy agenda in the region.
- Provide strategic forward thinking on sectors where the Bank can enhance impact and foster private capital mobilisation.
- Lead on the ground engagement with internal and external counterparts, including at senior governmental level, to advance the Bank’s transition objectives in a specific thematic area.
- Represent the Bank in external forums.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Education – Postgraduate degree (master’s or PhD) in economics, finance, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
- Experience – Relevant work experience gained through roles in financial institutions, government agencies, multilateral organizations, consultancy firms, or think tanks. Solid understanding of development, governance, and institutional frameworks in the SSA region. Experience in managing projects and playing a leadership role in multi-disciplinary teams delivering those projects; familiarity with finance and investment decision making; ability to work across priority policy areas (green transition, human capital, inclusion, competitiveness and economic governance, digital transition).
- Motivation – demonstrated strong commitment to, and understanding of, the Bank’s transition agenda; solid networking capabilities to build relationships in the SSA region with international and national partners.
- Communication – capacity to communicate complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders verbally and in writing; ability to build consensus and reach agreement in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Language/Technical – excellent written and spoken English. Ability to effectively represent the Bank in both languages at forums and with stakeholders. Computer literate (advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.
At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
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).
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