Requisition ID 33894 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Banking Sectors Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 12/09/2023
Purpose of job
The Principal Manager contributes to the oversight and delivery of TC and non-TC grant instruments of Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG) sector clients across the EBRD countries of operations, including planning, design, mobilisation of funds, active guidance to operations teams on their implementation and management, TC results and reporting. In fulfilling these objectives, the Principal Manager liaises with the EBRD internal and external stakeholders. The Principal Manager co-leads preparation of grant projects working teams alongside Operation Leaders. The Principal Manager ensures appropriate supervision, training and development of their direct reports including managing workloads, to ensure the Group is effective in meeting the needs of SIG and underlying projects. Note that the focus for this position will be the oversight of pipeline management, implementation and operational matters, data and reporting cross-regionally.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Prepare or review donor fiches for approval
Review and negotiate programme related contribution agreements with DCF and donors
Review donor reports prepared by team members and ensure that all reporting and any required information is provided to the donors as well as appropriate visibility is ensured to the donor under grant funded projects
Participate in EU and other donors Audits and Monitoring visits
Ensure the successful implementation grants and donor/fund relationships (if required), as designated by management
Oversees SIG grant portfolio management process together with the relevant Grant Coordinators and ensure that all issues communicated to management as well as DCF and ensures that all administrative activities have performed by the SIG Grant unit in line with the relevant procedures
Oversees processes ensuring that all documentation (including legal documentation such as Loan Agreements/Grant Agreements/Consultancy contracts) are in compliance with donor requirements
Oversee data collation on signings, portfolio data and achievements of frameworks/initiatives and report as required
Ensure efficient management of all relevant databases required for grant management are
maintained
Provide advice to Operation Leaders on ad-hoc issues arising during implementation.
Delegate project and other TC tasks to staff, oversee quality and timeliness of implementation
Provide guidance, support and mentorship to contribute to professional growth of staff members
Implement line manager’s functions, such as approvals, performance appraisals and other functions
Provide guidance and support to other team members as required and where applicable
Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the Team including recruitment, performance management, coaching and development
Knowlegde, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
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:
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.