Head of Division - Technical Advisors

Job details :

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), established in 1956, is a multilateral development bank with a unique social mandate. The CEB works to strengthen social cohesion and build thriving communities in Europe by financing projects that promote inclusive growth, support vulnerable groups and bolster environmental sustainability.

The Technical Advisors Division (TAM-TA) contribute to the development of the Bank’s project pipeline. Technical Advisors carry out due diligence throughout the project cycle and work with the CEB’s clients in the design and implementation of appropriate solutions to enhance the quality, sustainability and social impacts of CEB-financed operations. They also contribute, when relevant, to strengthening the capacity of borrowers and implementing agencies. Within TAM-TA, the Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Unit develops and applies approaches to assess environmental, climate-related and social risks and impacts as well as the clients’ capacity and systems to manage them, tracking and reporting key elements and support clients and sector experts in realizing the opportunities to generate positive environmental, social and climate-change related impacts. TAM-TA experts also play a key role in identifying the needs for and providing technical assistance, either directly in their interaction with clients and beneficiaries, or through specialized consultants.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced manager who will head the Technical Advisors Division including the Environmental and Social Safeguards Unit, under the guidance of the Director of the Technical Assessment and Monitoring (TAM) Directorate. As part of the TAM Management team, the Head of the Technical Advisors Division will contribute to the definition of TAM’s strategy and priorities, in line with the CEB’s vision and Development Plans. S/he will translate TAM’s goals into specific objectives and tasks for the Division and manage the team of Technical Advisors to ensure the implementation of objectives at the required quality level and according to agreed timelines.

NB: Flexibility to travel to the Bank’s Member countries is required.

Main responsibilities:
Actively participate in TAM Management team exchanges, advise TAM’s Director and represent the Directorate in high-level events or committees as agreed with TAM’s Director.
Ensure effective management of existing resources, including quality control of the selection and management of external consultants by Technical Advisors; assesses resource needs, including realistic budget estimates for consultants.
Proactively support the continued development of CEB’s approaches, tools, methodologies and guidance documents in the sectors and thematic areas of relevance. To this end, encourage TAM-TA staff to liaise with other specialists, inside and outside the Bank, to acquire knowledge and disseminate good practices.




Academic background:
Advanced university degree preferably in engineering, economics, finance, environmental studies/sciences. Relevant training in project finance or management would be an advantage.
 
Professional skills:
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including relevant experience supervising multicultural and multidisciplinary teams of experts in areas of work relevant for the Technical Advisors Division (formulation, assessment and implementation of development, environmental and social policies and project design, appraisal and implementation support).
Demonstrated knowledge of the CEB’s areas of activities, including a solid understanding of the ways Multilateral Development Banks or other International Finance Institutions appraise and monitor projects, including a good understanding of how they address climate-related issues as well as environmental and social risks and impacts of projects. Experience working for or with multilateral financial institutions would be an advantage.
Experience working in at least some of the CEB Member countries.
Demonstrated problem-solving and judgement skills to find appropriate solutions within a short delay, as well as the capacity to analyse complex material, synthesise it effectively and structure reports/presentations.
Ability to handle multiple and shifting demands and assignments, priorities and deadlines.
Capacity to adapt communication styles, including in writing, to address different audiences.
Ability to build and support effective partnerships with external stakeholders.
Capacity to represent the CEB in external events.
 
Language skills:
Excellent command of English (one of the two CEB official languages), both oral and written, and knowledge of French (the other official language) or a commitment to reach a good working level.
Excellent knowledge of other languages of CEB Member countries is an asset.

Core competencies:
Innovation
Adaptability
Client Orientation
Result Orientation
Team Work
Communication

Nationality:
Citizen of one of the Bank’s member states: Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holy See, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey.

Location : 55, avenue Kléber 75116 Paris