Principal, Project Manager, TIDIP

Purpose of Job

The Turkish Industrial Decarbonisation Investment Platform (TIDIP) is a flagship initiative led by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye, in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (together the IFIs). TIDIP aims to mobilize Euro 5 USD billion in investments by 2030 to decarbonise key industrial sectors such as steel, aluminium, cement, and fertilizers, with a planned expansion into glass, ceramics, and chemicals. The initiative is aligned with Türkiye’s 2053 Net-Zero target and its National Green Deal Action Plan.

The primary purpose of the Principal to oversee the EBRD implementation and coordination of TIDIP business origination and investment activities, in close interaction with the TIDIP Secretariat, ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of outputs. The role will support the operationalization of Low Carbon Pathways (LCPs), support the development of the investment pipelines, promote public-private collaboration.

The Principal shall serve as the primary EBRD focal point of contact to support overall coordination between the project developers, the IFIs, the Technical Consultants and actively assist in the implementation of planned activities to achieve the TIDIP objectives and milestones within the defined timeline. 

Reporting jointly to the Türkiye Deputy Director, Corporate Sector, and the AD, Head of Corporate Sector/CSD the Principal will support the Banking teams involved in the implementation of the transactions covering areas such as support to business/pipeline development, client management, and all aspects related to the implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the program in cooperation with the policy team. They will need to work closely with the TIDIP Secretariat, and the Head of the Ankara RO, who is the main responsible person for Government relations.

Background

The Republic of Türkiye’s Ministry of Industry and Technology (MOIT) has established the Türkiye Industrial Decarbonisation Investment Platform with the cooperation of the IFIs. EBRD facilitates the coordination of Parties for TIDIP. TIDIP intends to holistically facilitate the country’s rapid, resilient and just low carbon transition in the industrial sector, in line with its climate and development goals, National Green Deal Action Plan (NGDAP), Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and 2053 Net-Zero target. The platform aims at mobilising investments needed to implement, inter alia, the roadmaps set out by Low Carbon Pathways for the decarbonisation of the Turkish cement, fertilizer, aluminium, iron and steel sectors.

In a Joint Declaration (JD) signed on 25 November 2025, the MOIT and the IFIs agreed to support decarbonisation projects by mobilising finance and concessional resources, including grants, concessional loans and risk-sharing mechanisms to support their implementation, in line with the following indicative components and targets by 2030:

•    The deployment of over Euro 100 million in technical assistance and concessional finance.
•    Over Euro 5 billion of decarbonisation projects under implementation in line with the objectives of TIDIP supported by finance from commercial banks and participating IFIs by 2030.
•    Reduction of GHG emissions, resulting from these investments, of over 20 million tons CO2eq per year.

TIDIP will focus on hard-to-abate sectors with high emission intensity and strategic economic importance, including iron and steel, cement, aluminium, and fertilizers, with potential expansion to other sectors  based on national priorities and regulatory developments. These sectors have been identified due to:

(1)    Their high contribution to Türkiye’s industrial emissions.
(2)    Their strategic role in the economy, particularly in exports and employment.
(3)    Their alignment with global and regional decarbonisation policies, including EU CBAM.
(4)    The availability of emerging low-carbon technologies that can facilitate their transition. 

The IFIs Partners, subject to the respective mandates and/or approvals as may be required, and in accordance with their applicable policies and procedures, intend to cooperate closely to identify and to mobilise the necessary funds from a range of domestic and international financial providers including international donors. The Partners will also contribute to the following key areas:

•    Knowledge & Technical Expertise – Providing sector-specific insights on best practices, including regarding technology transfer to accelerate industrial transition.
•    Risk Analysis & Market Creation – Identifying investment risks, developing mitigation strategies, and fostering market conditions for emerging low-carbon industries.
•    Policy Support – Reviewing eligibility criteria, policy incentives, and standards to promote efficiency and alignment with national and international sustainability goals.
•    Regulatory & Policy Development – Support in design, develop and facilitate industrial policy reforms that enable a smooth transition by integrating climate strategies into industrial planning and regulatory frameworks.
•    Financing & Investment Facilitation – Streamlining project matchmaking with financial institutions, structuring blended finance solutions, and promoting effective fund allocation based on the Investment Focus Areas (IFAs).
•    Clear Communication /Transparency & Stakeholder Engagement – Enhancing stakeholder coordination and reducing time-to-market for industrial decarbonisation projects through structured governance.

Facts / Scale

•    To assist Banking team members in the identification of a pipeline of over Euro 5 billion of decarbonisation projects and by supporting their implementation and monitoring/reporting activities.
•    To assist Banking and Policy teams in managing and overseeing Technical Assistance resources associated with TIDIP, including elements of the EUR 100 million Technical Assistance and concessional finance envelope and the EUR 15 million initial TA package for the first three years, delivered through external consultants conducting policy assignments, resource efficiency audits and capital investment appraisals across priority industrial sectors.
•    To support the implementation, monitoring and results reporting of major donor funded programmes linked to TIDIP—including the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Türkiye–EBRD initial contribution, and EU funded instruments—collectively contributing to the mobilisation of Euro 5 billion in decarbonisation investments and enabling sectoral CO₂ emissions reductions of over 20 million tonnes CO₂e per year by 2030.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Türkiye Deputy Director, Corporate Sector, and the AD, Head of SBI/CSD the Principal will serve as the primary focal point for the successful delivery of TIDIP, including, but not limited to, the areas outlined below: 

Strategic Coordination

•    Lead day-to-day management of all EBRD related TIDIP investment activities in close cooperation with the TIDIP Secretariat and the EBRD Banking teams based in the Türkiye ROs and HQ
•    Ensure alignment with national decarbonisation strategies and international climate commitments.
•    Coordinate with MoIT, the World Bank, the IFC, and other stakeholders 
•    Support and lead/concepts for climate funds mobilisation and commercial finance as relevant for achieving TIDIP strategic goals.

Stakeholder Engagement

•    Facilitate communication among industrial companies, technology providers, financial institutions, and development agencies about TIDIP.
•    Organise workshops, consultations, and outreach events.

Project Implementation

•    Business development activities and match-making investment facilitation. 
•    Support the development and implementation of EBRD project pipeline under TIDIP.
•    Support the development and execution of additional sector-specific decarbonisation roadmaps.
•    Support the delivery of policy dialogue assignments and formulation of policy dialogue interventions associated with TIDIP.
•    Monitor progress of technical assistance components relevant for investment projects and investment pipeline/portfolio projects.

Monitoring and Reporting

•    Develop and maintain project dashboards and reporting tools on both the pipeline and portfolio of EBRD projects under TIDIP.
•    Track KPIs including emissions reductions, investment mobilisation of EBRD projects, and stakeholder participation. 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Education

•    Master’s degree in finance, economics, industrial policy, environmental management, engineering, climate/energy studies, or another relevant discipline.
•    A combination of financial/banking and technical skills is advantageous.

Professional Experience

•    Extensive project or programme management experience in industrial decarbonisation, climate finance, sustainability transitions, or other complex multi stakeholder environments.
•    Experience in project management, coordination of technical experts, consultants, government counterparts, and industrial stakeholders.
•    Familiarity with emerging markets, preferably within the EBRD region.

Technical & Policy Literacy

•    Good understanding of climate policy, and the development/use of Low Carbon Roadmaps.
•    Understanding of industrial policy analysis related to climate change, resource efficiency, energy efficiency.
•    Exposure to industrial value chains would be desirable.

Business & Financial Skills

•    Solid understanding of finance/banking, business models of industrial companies, commercial considerations, and the correlation between technical solutions and investment/financial structures.

Coordination & Delivery Skills

•    Strong coordination capability, including managing multiple workstreams, aligning technical inputs, resolving issues, and ensuring timely delivery under tight deadlines.
•    Excellent problem solving, analytical and organisational skills with an ability to structure complex or ambiguous tasks within tight deadlines.

Communication Skills

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to prepare clear briefs, structured analysis, presentations, and stakeholder updates.
•    Ability to tailor communication to senior leaders, technical specialists, policymakers, and external partners.
•    Fluency in English; Turkish is a strong advantage.
•    High proficiency in standard IT tools.

Leadership & Interpersonal Competencies

•    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective, trusted working relationships internally and externally.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, particularly in cross functional technical environments.
•    Experience working effectively in multicultural settings and handling sensitive organisational dynamics.
•    Strong decision-making capability, strategic execution skills, adaptability, and commitment to EBRD’s values and ethics.
•    Self-motivation and ability to work independently, plan effectively, and manage competing priorities.

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).