Back Analyst, FI Donor Programmes

Requisition ID 35114 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Banking Sectors Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 08 months Posting End Date 25/10/2024

Purpose of Job

The Analyst of the Financial Institutions Donor Programmes (FI DP) Team will be primarily responsible for oversight of the Green Economy Financing Facilities Management Information System (GEFF MIS), and for the management and reporting of GEFF MIS-hosted portfolio data on behalf of the FI team.

Thirty-four Green Economy Transition (GET) programmes with the total investment volume of EUR 5 billion and utilising in excess of EUR 0.3 billion of donor funded incentives are currently managed through the GEFF MIS. The GEFF MIS is therefore critical for delivery of FI business and for the capture of sub-project portfolio data, including green and other important indicators crucial to internal and donor reporting. The Analyst is the FI DP focal point for the system and will develop a deep knowledge of both the business-side products and processes and the GEFF MIS design and functionality (and its issues), in order to monitor and troubleshoot system errors and ensure proper data management under all programmes. The Analyst will work in close coordination with geographically diverse programme teams in FI/CSD (Climate Strategy & Delivery), EBRD IT and programme consultants on a daily basis.

The Analyst is also responsible for implementation support of select financing facilities/programmes that the FIBG deploys, especially standardised blended finance programmes. S/he ensures integrity and consistency of the facilities/programmes implementation. S/he also manages and/or oversees the implementation of technical cooperation (TC) programmes and projects.

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 the 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

1. Manage, in coordination with CSD, the GEFF MIS system (main focus of the job)

• Manage the GEFF MIS system on behalf of FI/ FI DP, acting as a focal point and business owner for the system and its data
• Advise on system processes and protocols, and provide training to internal and external users of the system
• Coordinate and work closely with the EBRD IT to resolve all incidents raised by internal and external users of the system
• Work closely with EBRD IT to implement changes and improvements to the system, ensuring continued integrity of the processes and data
• Undertake regular reconciliation and migration of data collected offline
• Prepare regular statistical updates and ad-hoc reporting on the GEFF MIS sub-loan portfolio, primarily using Tableau software

  The following standard FI DP Analyst responsibilities will also be assigned on as needed basis

  2. 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.

    3. 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 relevant academic background
      • Previous experience managing business-side information and data systems, in coordination with corporate IT departments for business delivery, will be an advantage
      • Specific knowledge of Appian, Tableau, SAP will be an advantage
      • Strong numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills
      • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are essential
      • 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
      • Relevant work experience, exposure to commercial banking and/or donor funded private sector focussed programme implementation will be an advantage
      • Excellent written (report drafting, correspondence) and verbal communication skills
      • Excellent English 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).