Back Analyst, FI Donor Programmes

Requisition ID 35000 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Banking Sectors Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 10 months Posting End Date 08/09/2024

Purpose of Job

The Analyst of the FI Donor Programmes Team is responsible for implementation of Technical Co-operation (TC) 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 may be deploying, especially standardised blended finance programmes. He/she ensures integrity and consistency of the facilities/programmes’ implementation. He/she also manages and/or oversees implementation of TC programmes/projects. This position is envisaged to primarily focus on the implementation of FI’s SME Competitiveness Support and Green Economy Transition Programmes.

The FIDP is a proactive unit within the FIBG responsible for daily administration and overall management of technical co-operation (TC) and co-investment grants, and other associated activities. The Team ensures that grants are mobilised, committed, deployed and reported upon in an efficient, accurate and transparent manner, applying the highest professional standards, given the fiduciary duty that the Bank assumes vis-à-vis Donors funds.

FIDP is overseeing implementation of ca EUR 2 billion portfolio of active donor funds and responsible for administration and overall management of donor funds throughout projects life-cycle, including internal and external reporting.

FIDP assists FI bankers and other teams within the EBRD in mobilising, using and reporting on grants as per the appropriate policies and guidelines.

FIDP has presently 25 staff. The Team closely works with other Banking teams and support units

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Manage blended finance Facilities/Programmes

• Monitor deployment of the Facilities/Programmes;
• Process incentives payments to ensure their compliance with the terms of documentation and the donors’ requirements, as well as to allow future auditing of the funds;
• 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, contribute to aggregated result reporting;
• Respond to all queries related to Facilities/Programmes as far donor funding is concerned;
• Ensure that implementation is in line with internal Blended Finance Guidelines;
• Comment on investment documentation related to the Facilities/Programmes;
• Manage donors’ evaluation and audit processes of Facilities/Programmes;
• Support fundraising, drafting, and negotiating with donor and other relevant stakeholders, especially on budget and results of FI donor funded programmes, where needed.

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

  • Lead TC Grant Review process;
  • Support procurement of consultants needed to implement Programmes/Projects with procurement departments;
  • Support Operation Leaders (OLs) in managing consultants;
  • Lead or support TC-related fundraising, drafting, and negotiating with donors especially on budget and results, where needed.

    Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

    • Strong academic background;
    • Relevant work experience;
    • Strong numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills;
    • Attention to detail and 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 team member;
    • 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 is essential, both written and spoken;

      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.

        Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).