Associate, Evaluation

Purpose of Job:

The Independent Evaluation Department (IEvD) contributes to improved Bank performance by providing objective, evidence-based analysis and advice to enhance institutional accountability and learning from experience and improve policy and operational design and execution.

To ensure credibility and usefulness evaluations require robust methods and analysis. In line with the changing work programme, IEvD is enhancing its analytical capabilities by moving from an over-reliance on qualitative and unstructured methods to more rigorously applied mixed methods. Additionally, there are efforts to improve the presentations of findings.

The Evaluation Associate will help strengthen IEvD’s ability to deliver rigorous evidence-based evaluation reports based on reliable data and informed analysis.

Evaluation Associates also contribute to key departmental areas of activities within IEvD, under the supervision of an Associate Director, or Division Director. These can include corporate functions such as knowledge or risk management, or areas of expertise related to the EBRD’s strategic objectives, such as green transition, or inclusiveness.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Contributing to evaluation work stream:

•            Acts as a team member for major evaluations and evaluation knowledge products as part of the department’s work programme, making substantial analytical contributions, drafting sections of the reports and providing review and quality assurance services.

•            Is responsible for acquiring data and information required for evaluations / knowledge products from a variety of internal and external sources; this includes searching internal databases, document and literature reviews, individual and focus group meetings, client reports, surveys, and Internet searches.

•            Prepares quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and information to inform evaluation findings and knowledge reports.

•            Investigates and resolves complex data integrity issues.

•            Presents data in a manner that is both valid and effectively tailored for its intended use.

•            Is expected to be open and proactively seek innovative methods of collecting data and exploring new analytical tools.

•            Contributes written input to evaluation reports, including drafting entire sections, presenting the evidence obtained in a persuasive manner while being transparent regarding any limitations in the data and its analysis.

Departmental-level work:

•            Contributes substantively to research, data analysis and synthesis, and possibly coordination of the work in priority departmental areas such as thematic areas, knowledge management, validation of self-evaluation.

•            Responds to requests for documents, data, and other information requested by other EBRD departments and external groups.

•            Oversees administration of the evaluation process via self-evaluation workflow system, project selection, work programme tracking, distribution log etc.

•            Reviews documents prepared by other departments of the Bank to provide comments, or in the case of self-evaluation reports, conduct a review or validation of these.

•            Prepares presentations or synthetic information / briefing notes as required to audiences such as the Audit and Risk Committee, Management, banking teams, and external parties to effectively communicate evaluation findings.

•            Develops / updates guidance/protocol on good practice from the gained experiences.

•            Contributes to IEvD technical, managerial, professional and administrative tasks such as system requirements gathering, arranging training, preparing documentation (e.g. guidance notes), posting content to the Intranet, developing product templates, etc.

•            Ad hoc and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

•            Masters degree in economics, finance, business studies or other related area.

•       At least five years of experience in international organizations, including hands-on evaluation experience.

•            Understanding of Multilateral Development Banks’ (MDB) system and of the EBRD activities.

•       Knowledge of evaluation or research methods, complemented by some statistical analysis skills.

•            Ability to interpret financial information and to use financial models is highly desirable

•            Proficiency in handling large datasets and deriving insights through data analysis.

•            Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of any of Tableau, Access, Cognos reporting tools, Stata, MaxQDA desirable.

•            Proficient in utilising online data reporting, business information and Internet/Intranet content management systems.

•            Ability to present analysis and findings effectively and persuasively in clear and precise English

•            Strong communication skills, including the ability to adapt sensitively in the Bank’s multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.

•            Strong work ethic, accountability and adherence to EBRD’s behavioral competences.

•            Capacity to see linkage of specific tasks to IEvD’s wider institutional purposes and to deliver to deadlines and within resource limits

•            Excellent team player with the ability to work with a degree of autonomy.

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).