Purpose of Job

The Associate for Impact Methodology is part of the Impact department and plays a role in implementing the Bank’s mandate to promote transition in the EBRD’s countries of operations (COOs). Working in close cooperation with other departments, the Associate is responsible for contributing to the methodology for the assessment and monitoring of the transition (developmental) impact of EBRD investments.  In coordination with the other colleagues in the Impact department, the post holder assists in designing and running an integrated system of ex-ante assessment, monitoring, self-evaluation and knowledge management to maximise the impact of the Bank’s activities and ensure a compelling and credible communication of that impact

The Associate supports development of robust impact management systems and processes, project and sector ex-ante impact assessment and ex-post monitoring, analysis and evaluation of impact and performance for internal and external reporting of transition impact of EBRD activities, and development of knowledge management products and services to facilitate knowledge collection, sharing, and learning. The Associate will have a specific focus on responding to donor requirements on assessing the impact of projects, with a focus on methodology development for impactful interventions across a range of parameters, such as alignment with SDGs and widely recognised ESG metrics.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Supports development and implementation of improved methodology and system for assessing and measuring transition impact, and refinement of additionality assessment methodology, especially across key areas of interest to donors;
• Appraises individual investment projects for their impact on transition, in line with the EBRD’s transition mandate, under the supervision of the Associate Director, Impact and senior colleagues, focusing in particular on projects with relevance to donors;
• Supporting with the update of the TOMS impact assessment tool (within the Bank’s IT system) to ensure that broader impacts of projects related to donor interests are fully captured in our assessment methodologies;
• Facilitating the application of impact metrics internally and externally including mapping alignment with SDGs and supporting outreach activities and donor engagement on impact metrics.
• Provides analytical and data input to internal and external impact reporting, including the EBRD Impact Report and Donor Report, supporting the development of metrics for measuring transition impact and compiling, maintaining, and analysing relevant datasets;
• Supports thematic impact assessments and foresight activities of importance to donors through quantitative and qualitative analysis, data management, and maintenance of evaluation databases and IT systems to ensure high-quality analytical outputs;
• Supports research, analysis, and design of tools such as databases, scoreboards, impact portals, and lessons-learned platforms of relevance to donors, including drafting technical specifications and inputs as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in economics or related field
• Demonstrated sector or impact related knowledge and work gained through full-time employment in a relevant governmental institution, consultancy, think tank, international organisation or academia;
• Proven and strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel, statistical software (e.g. Stata, R), managing large micro-datasets, and synthesizing skills. Experience with other database/analytical software and information providers (e.g. Bloomberg, World Bank WDI, etc) would be an advantage;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English at the standard required for a professional publication, official documents and official representation;
• Knowledge of an additional language, which is spoken in EBRD countries of operation, is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels and operate sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with internal/external clients and colleagues;
• A positive attitude to problem solving, identifying solutions and finding ways to overcome obstacles, if need be, through compromise and consensus building;
• Accuracy, timeliness and ability to cope with pressure in delivering high amount of work. A proactive attitude and ability to work independently;
• Keen interest and experience in working on development challenges; familiarity with the EBRD countries of operation and work or study experience in the region is helpful.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.  

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.   

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).