The Associate Director will work with the Associate Director Heads of Sector and Directors in ESD 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 ESD’s mandate.
Responsibilities
* Conduct oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches, assessments, monitoring, reporting and verification of environmental and social commitments relevant to ESD’s mandate.
* Interact frequently with the Board, banking teams and external stakeholders.
* Responsible for data collection and data management.
* Responsible for standards and minimum requirements.
* Oversee and assess environmental and sustainability-related risk.
* Responsible for monitoring, reporting, verification.
* Responsible for the ESP and related policy management, policy development, methodologies and guidance.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities under the limited direction of the Associate Director Head
* Technically manage, provide specialist input, oversee and coordinate a range of projects or tasks, including complex and high‑risk projects and technical cases. Work independently or with the support of Principals and Associates.
* Deliver particular projects, tasks, activities or initiatives, which may include assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risk impacts and opportunities; climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment, green finance attribution; monitoring, verification and reporting; and assurance.
* Oversee and manage projects, coordinate tasks and outputs/outcomes, manage assigned tasks, conduct analytical, scientific and technical reviews and appraisals, develop and implement methodologies, monitor outputs and outcomes.
* Provide specialist input, review documentation, negotiate E&S contract terms, liaise with EBRD staff, clients and consultants.
* Undertake work travel independently or lead ESD/consultant teams.
* Represent ESD internally and externally at various fora, including project, client, lender and stakeholder meetings and other events.
* Provide and/or coordinate specialists' input to sector and country strategies, papers, or other initiatives.
* Take responsibility for a particular theme or sub‑sector specialism in developing and disseminating knowledge.
* Deliver internal and external capacity‑building initiatives and mentor and coach staff on environmental, social and finance matters as relevant to ESD’s mandate.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures, including streamlining, collection, management and automation of data.
* If based in a resident office (RO), manage on‑ground engagement with internal and external counterparts, including senior governmental level, to support delivery of the EBRD's Environmental and Social Policy and advance good environmental and social practices.
* Responsible for aspects of the preparation of internal and external sustainability‑related reporting, the Bank's sustainability reporting approach and methodologies.
* Champion and role‑model 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.
Qualifications
* ESIA due diligence experience in the energy sector, experience working with EBRD and IFC safeguarding performance standards, understanding of the complexity of nuclear, renewable, power distribution and other forms of energy transmission and distribution.
* In addition to English, preferably fluent in one of the official languages of EBRD, French and Russian, or another language from one of our countries of operation.
* Degree in environmental and/or social sciences/economics, engineering or a related field, or comparable professional experience.
* Proven track record in appraising complex environmental and social risks and impacts of a range of complex and high‑risk projects and/or sectors.
* Knowledge of international good practice environmental, social and climate standards/guidelines (e.g. EBRD Environmental and Social Requirements, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, Paris Agreement alignment, TCFD, TNFD, SSB, CSRD, sector guidelines).
* Knowledge and experience of financing instruments, approaches and processes as well as IFI or similar policies and procedures, including policy development.
* Strong sector or environmental and social thematic area expertise with in‑depth knowledge of application of policies and/or safeguards.
* Familiarity with the countries in which the Bank operates / plans to operate.
* Track record in project management, leading/conducting oversight of multi-disciplinary teams and delivering a solution‑oriented and risk‑assessment based approach on complex and high‑risk projects.
* Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently or lead/oversee a team in a multicultural environment.
* Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi‑task and delegate tasks.
* Excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operation would be advantageous and, for a resident office appointment, local language fluency will be required.
* Proven experience communicating complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of senior level stakeholders and decision makers internal and external to the Bank, verbally and in writing; ability to build consensus and reach agreement in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
* Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching junior staff.
* Ability to transfer previous external experience into the EBRD context.
* Proactive in anticipating problems and leading in tackling those to avoid escalation.
* Demonstrable experience in negotiations, persuasion and influence skills in internal and external engagement activities to deliver the team's and Bank's objectives, based on effective communication skills.
* Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues.
What We Offer
* 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.
* A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; 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.
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