Back Analyst, Economics

Requisition ID 34005 Office Country Republic of Serbia Office City Belgrade Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 31/10/2023

Purpose of Job

The Analyst is a member of the Country Economics, Strategy and Policy team (CESP) of the Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department of the Vice Presidency Policy & Partnerships.

The Analyst, CESP, provides support to the Associate Director (Lead Regional Economist) on macroeconomic and structural reform analysis and policy advice for one of the Bank’s sub-regions, encompassing the Western Balkans countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia).

Given the exceptionally high degree of focus on the region in which this role is based, and the regular demands from senior management, he or she is expected to show strong initiative and to take the lead on briefings and other requests.

The role will involve liaison with other teams within the Bank, and externally, notably with the local authorities in the countries covered and other analysts covering the countries.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Analyst supports the Associate Director among others in:

• maintaining the department’s databases on the region and monitoring local media and commercial sources about economic and policy developments in the region;
• liaising with the relevant authorities to keep the team abreast of relevant activities and developments;
• drafting contributions for the department’s regular publications, including the country briefing notes, Regional Economic Prospects etc;
• preparing regular growth forecasts and long-term macroeconomic scenarios to be used in the financial models by the Banking department;
• conducting policy activities, including policy dialogue with local authorities; providing input for presentations to be delivered in the Bank and to outside audiences; developing and drafting position papers, policy notes and briefings.

  Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in economics or a related field;
  • Relevant experience in the region;
  • The ability to show initiative and take the lead on certain tasks is essential;
  • Strong analytical background in economic programming and policies;
  • Experience in working with economic datasets and knowledge of statistical software packages;
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel;
  • Advanced level of numeracy skills;
  • Good written and oral communication skills at least in one of the local languages and English;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams;
  • Motivation, attention to detail, common sense, ability to work within tight deadlines;
  • Ability to operate sensitively and effectively in a multicultural environment;
  • Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and work or study experience in the region.

    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.