Purpose of Job

The Analyst will provide operational and analytical support to the Ukraine Hub to ensure efficient stakeholder management and coordination of donor funded programmes and resources dedicated to Ukraine.

The Analyst will support the Associate Director, Head of Ukraine Hub, and the wider team (Principal and Associate Manager), in facilitating effective management of donor-supported projects and initiatives in Ukraine. Through supporting engagement with Donor Partnerships fund managers the Analyst will help to optimise donor support for Ukraine, ensuring alignment of EBRD initiatives with the bilateral support provided by donor countries and international partner organisations.

The Analyst will play a key role in preparation of the high-quality briefings, desk research, analysis and communication material for a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner, helping to raise the Bank’s profile internationally, while establishing smooth information-sharing channels within the Bank. 
 
The focus of the role is on supporting effective and strategic coordination of efforts to support Ukraine’s immediate financing needs, and future recovery and reconstruction activities across different sources and instruments for financing. 

The Analyst will work closely with colleagues in Donor Partnerships, Kyiv Resident Office, Banking (Sustainable Infrastructure, Corporate Sector, Financial Intermediaries), Policy Strategy & Delivery, Climate Strategy & Delivery, Shareholder Relations, and Corporate Strategy.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the steer of the Ukraine Hub’s Head and Principal, the post-holder will support tasks aligned with the following key workstreams of the Hub:

1)    Donor engagement and funds allocation:

•    Engage with Donor Partnerships fund managers and with donor representatives in relation to donor support in Ukraine projects.
•    Prepare donor-facing material and communications (one pagers, slide excerpts, talking points) for Ukraine related initiatives.
•    Support the Principal and Associate Manager with the monitoring and assessment of bilateral support provided by donor countries directly to Ukraine
•    Support regular coordination activities with the Banking teams and Donor Partnership fund managers.

2)    Data collection and management 

•    Help maintain single-source data set on Ukraine, covering donor funds inflows and outflows feeding into Operational Updates, Briefing Notes, and ad hoc decision-making fora.
•    Help run data integrity checks (completeness, consistency, version control) and prepare concise “data to insight” summaries. 
•    Help ensure data flows to shareholders are comprehensive, reliable, consistent, and actionable for all donor support
•    Help maintain records and publish internally / externally, timely and in line with agreed cycles – including keeping track of information from internal quarterly updates to the EBRD Board of Directors on activities and results in Ukraine.

 
3.    Communications and strategy support

•    Draft briefings, reports, and other documents concerning all areas related to donor supported transactions in Ukraine for external consumption; ensure accuracy with communication and dissemination efforts.
•    Support for Comms department ensuring consistency and accuracy of the Ukraine-related information
•    Support preparation for Ukraine Donor Platform events and set-piece meetings, including but not limited to Steering Committee, and Ukraine Recovery Conference.
•    Support preparation for Ukraine-related inbound visits to HQ from international partners or stakeholder organisations / delegations.
•    Support research work to inform or contextualise new or expanding EBRD project or policy initiatives.
•    Support with any other aspects and tasks, including for Hub-led projects, related to the Bank’s work in Ukraine that will involve donor support in emergency response and recovery/reconstruction

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the relevant areas of expertise (such as business administration, economics or finance, public policy, or international relations).

•    Professional experience in a relevant area of work
•    Understanding and appreciation of economic, political and environmental challenges in the global international development field and aid architecture
•    Working understanding of banking, financial products and the design and management of innovative financial instruments
•    Familiarity with the EBRD’s business model, strategies, policies and organisation, including the use of donor funds to support or enhance Bank operations.
•    Proven strong analytical skills, including the ability to summarise data and information. 
•    Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to articulate broader visions, as well as tactical solutions to complex problems.
•    Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
•    Ability to work effectively as a team member, to deadlines and under time pressure. Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Ukrainian language desirable but not a pre-requisite.

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).