Purpose of Job
The Director Gender and Economic Inclusion leads the design and delivery of the EBRDs Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy and plays a key role in implementing one of the three priorities of the Banks Strategic and Capital Framework across the EBRDs countries of operations.
Background
The GEI department sits within the Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD) department as part of the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships (VP3). VP3 aims to streamline the Banks policy agenda, improve the results knowledge and learning architecture and enhance the objectivity, rigor, credibility and accountability of the Banks Impact function.
Facts / Scale
Responsible for the delivery of the GEHC Strategy and setting future strategies thereafter. Leads a team of 30‑50 specialists and analysts. Donor funds mobilisation of GBP 10‑20 million.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Leading the delivery of the Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy ensuring the design and implementation of related projects, Technical Assistance and Policy Engagement.
* Leading the multi‑disciplinary GEI team to deliver against annual and long‑term targets and strategic objectives.
* Developing and implementing new gender and human capital‑related products in the financial and private sectors with a focus on deepening impact.
* Overseeing policy engagement activities led by the team that involve interacting with public and private sector counterparts, other multi‑lateral financial institutions, ministries and CSOs.
* Devising gender and human capital related policy and projects that tackle legal, policy, institutional and regulatory barriers to opportunity.
* Responsible for the implementation and further enhancing of the Banks Gender SMART process building on the existing successful model to ensure effective operation.
* Enhancing the monitoring and reporting of key impact metrics in line with IEvD recommendations and ensuring close coordination with the Impact Department on the development of relevant impact assessment tracks.
* Representing the Bank at a diverse range of conferences and events as well as targeted dialogue with clients, financial and private sector counterparts, other multi‑lateral financial institutions, ministries and CSOs. Producing compelling written briefings and documents.
* Internally making a clear business and transition case for gender and economic inclusion projects resulting in a coherent set of widely adopted activities across the Bank.
* Accountable for the effective and cohesive overall integration and management of the staff in the Gender and Economic Inclusion department including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and professional development.
* Championing and role modelling the Banks Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours ensuring adherence within the team(s).
Knowledge Skills Experience & Qualifications
* Strategic mindset combined with the ability to translate this into tangible deliverables.
* Extensive subject matter knowledge and post‑graduate professional/work experience in gender and human capital development gained through employment in international organisations, government institutions, private sector, think tanks, academia, etc.
* Wide and extensive professional network combined with exceptional partnership and stakeholder management skills (able to manage competing interests).
* Extensive leadership and team management skills proven through success in engaging and motivating multi‑disciplinary professionals to deliver high performance.
* A track record of advising or developing private sector projects with gender and economic inclusion components is desirable.
* Experience in communicating results of project assessment structuring and implementation to non‑economist decision makers at a senior level.
* A postgraduate degree in economics or related field from a university or equivalent experience.
* Understanding of the EBRD its countries of operations or other MDB/other agencies in the international development architecture.
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 peoples 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.
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, Equality and Inclusion
Diversity is one of the Banks 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
Vacancy
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