Associate Manager Donor Programmes

Purpose of Job

The Associate, Manager of the FI Donor Programmes Team (FIDP) [“Associate”] is responsible for implementation of Technical Co-operation and Co-investment funds mobilised for the Financial Institutions Business Group (FIBG)’s operations.  The Associate is responsible for a number of facilities/programmes/products that the FIBG deploys, especially complex blended finance programmes. The Associate ensures integrity and consistency of the facilities/programmes/product implementation as well as the adoption of lessons learned, provides guidance to FIBG on TC programmes/projects and ensures their good implementation. 

This position is envisaged to primarily focus on the implementation of FI’s SME Competitiveness Support Programmes (such as the SME Competitiveness and Inclusion Programme in Eastern Partnership) and the operational oversight of Ukraine programme portfolio in FIDP.

Background

FIDP oversees implementation of ca EUR 2.9 billion portfolio of active donor funds and responsible for mobilisation, administration and overall management of donor funds throughout projects life-cycle, including internal and external reporting.  The Team ensures that donor funds 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.

The Associate reports to Senior/Principal Manager and supports FI’s business and operation leaders, as well as senior managers as required. The Associate manages analysts and/or senior officers and provides guidance and support, as well as oversees their work and trouble-shoots issues when necessary. 

The Associate works as part of FIBG project teams and interacts with FI clients, donors of grant funds, consultants, other Banking and non-Banking teams (such as SME Finance and Development, Climate Strategy and Delivery, Donor Partnerships, Gender and Economic Inclusion, Operations and Service Management, etc.), and other relevant stakeholders to mobilise, implement, report upon, and maximise the impact of donor funds in FI operations.  

Facts / Scale

• The Associate is responsible for a number of complex blended finance programmes/facilities, including at least two specific products that have been implemented in a number of programmes or have the potential to be rolled out over a number of programmes. The Associate coordinates as required with the relevant FI business and operation leaders and focal points for respective Bank’s Strategic Initiatives. New products can be added as they are developed.
• The Associate manages at least five Programmes with an overall grant volume of between EUR 10m and EUR 300m+ supporting underlying financing facilities.  
• The Associate responds to and addresses queries within the FIBG related to the programmes/facilities/products for which the Associate is responsible and is expected to prepare and compile factsheets and other tools that can help the FIBG bankers to understand and market the product across their regions of operations.
• The Associate responds to and addresses queries within the FIBG related to the products for which the Associate is responsible and is expected to prepare and compile factsheets and other tools that can help the FIBG bankers to understand and market the product across their regions of operations.
• The Associate is expected to prepare or oversee about 10 TC project submissions for internal approval per year, as well as related consultancy services procurement and selection processes.
• As a product “owner”, the Associate is expected to prepare and attend the Donor Steering Committees of Programmes the Associate manages, and prepare or oversee the preparation of the required periodic and ad-hoc external and internal reporting. This could amount to between 5 and 10 Steering Committees per year. As some facilities are shared across the Bank (e.g., under the “integrated” multi-product and/or cross-team programmes), the preparation requires effective and efficient coordination with other Bank teams.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Manage complex blended finance Facilities/Programmes and ensure oversight over the direct reports’ portfolio
  • Contribute to structuring, drafting and approval process for blended finance Facilities/Programmes and stand-alone TC projects
  • Monitor deployment of the Facilities/Programmes and stand-alone TC projects
  • 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
  • Respond to all queries related to Facilities/Programmes as far as 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
  • Lead or support fundraising, drafting and negotiating with donor especially on budget and results

• 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.

• Manage team members
  
  • Oversee, train and support, and ensure quality of work of direct reports;
  • Provide required staff administration functions as a people manager (performance appraisals, approvals, etc).

• Other responsibilities
  
  • Lead new FIDP initiatives or actively participate in Bank-wide exercises requiring FIDP involvement;
  • Work closely with FI members and other teams and units across the Bank dealing with donor-funded instruments and administration of grants for coordination and knowledge-sharing.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an international financial institution or donor organisation, in project management role or similar at a similar (or close to) level
• Experience of the financial sector, working with banks and/or non-bank financial institutions will be an advantage
• Experience with implementation of blended concessional finance programmes in transition economies will be an advantage
• Strong academic background
• Proven project management skills
• Proficiency in English: excellent written (report writing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomatic skills
• Ability to handle complex matters and find pragmatic solutions to issues
• Proven, strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to detail
• People management skills and experience or an ambition to grow as a people manager

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).