Back Analyst FI Donor Programmes

Requisition ID 33688 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Banking Sectors Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 16/07/2023

Purpose of the job

The Analyst of the FI Donor Programmes (FI DP) Team is responsible for the implementation of Technical cooperation and Co-investment grants mobilised for the Financial Institutions Business Group (FIBG)’s operations. The Analyst is responsible for a number of facilities/programmes that the FIBG deploys, especially standardised blended finance programmes. He/she ensures integrity and consistency of the facilities/programmes’ implementation. He/she also manages and/or oversees the implementation of TC programmes/projects, sometimes with the support of senior officers. This position is envisaged to specifically support FI work in the area of financial inclusion (Women in Business and Youth in Business programmes, among others).

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Manage standardised blended finance Facilities/Programmes

• Lead Grant Review process
• Support fundraising, drafting and negotiating with donor, especially on budget and results
• Support procurement of consultants needed to implement the Facilities with the PODD advisor
• Support FI and TC OLs in managing consultants
• Prepare TCRS or contribute to aggregated result reporting
• Prepare bespoke donor progress updates and reports and any other information needed for presentation to donors at Steering and Monitoring Committee Meetings under Facilities/Programmes
• Monitor deployment of the Facilities
• Process incentives payments and ensure that all payments are performed as per the loan agreement and in line with the donors’ requirements, as well as allow future auditing of the funds
• Respond to all queries related to Facilities/Programmes as far as donor funding is concerned
• Ensure that implementation is in line with FI DP Blended Finance Guidelines
• Comment on investment documentation related to the Facilities/Programmes
• Managing donors’ evaluation and audit processes of Facilities/Programmes

  2. Manage and/or oversee the implementation of TC Programmes and stand-alone TC projects

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  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  • Lead Grant Review process
  • Support fundraising, drafting and negotiating with donor, especially on budget and results
  • Support procurement of consultants needed to implement the Programme/Projects with the PODD advisor
  • Support FI and TC OLs in managing consultants
  • Prepare TCRS or contribute to aggregated result reporting
  • Prepare bespoke donor progress updates and reports and any other information needed for presentation to donors at Steering and Monitoring Committee Meetings under Facilities/Programmes
  • Monitor deployment of the Programme/Project
  • Respond to all queries related to the Programme/Project as far as donor funding is concerned
  • Comment on investment documentation related to the Programme/Project
  • Managing donors’ evaluation and audit processes of Facilities/Programmes

    3. Other responsibilities

    • Oversee, support and ensure the quality overwork of the Senior Officer
    • Troubleshoot issues or escalate

      Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

      • Strong academic background
      • Relevant work experience
      • Strong numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills
      • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are essential
      • Excellent written (report drafting, correspondence) and verbal communication skills
      • Ability to take responsibility, work independently and proactively as a member of a team
      • Strong organisational and administrative skills and experience
      • Ability to prioritise work, adapt quickly to continuously changing priorities and learn on the job
      • Understand and enforce complex procedures
      • Excellent English essential, both written and spoken
      • Knowledge of Russian, French or Arabic would be useful but not essential

        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.