This is a 12 month internship starting January 2025, you must be available for the full year and date to apply.
Purpose of job
This role is for a 12-month internship, working within the Donor Partnerships (DP) Strategy, Policy, Analysis and Communications team. The intern reports to the Associate Director and works closely alongside the Associate Manager Strategic Analysis, and the Analyst.
The team works to produce reports and analysis on the donor funds portfolio, to thereby support EBRD’s overall donor funds operations and shape strategies relating to donor funds/blended finance.
Accountabilities & responsibilities
- Support the preparation of analytical documents/reports, including the Annual Donor Report, DFI Blended Concessional Finance Paper, and other internal/external documents;
- Support the collection and reconciliation of raw data from both IT systems and teams, liaising with departments across the Bank for inputs as required;
- Support the continued maintenance and updating of internal databases;
- Provide data analysis on donor funds portfolio, for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis;
- Support the production of communication products such as presentations, briefing notes, other donor visibility products;
- Support the production of research papers and knowledge products related to EBRD’s use of donor funds/blended finance.
- Provide a range of administrative support tasks as required by the team.
Knowledge, skills, experience & qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduate qualification (Masters) in International Development/Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or other relevant degree.
Knowledge & expertise
- Excellent quantitative/numerical skills with the ability to interpret technical/financial information; these skills will be tested as part of the hiring process;
- Knowledge of and interest in development finance and international relations;
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with ability to write clear text for internal and external audiences;
- Ability to work effectively in teams across a multi-cultural environment;
- Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines;
- Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with varying levels of guidance; independent and self-driven, able to take initiative and adapt to new situations and tasks easily
- Experience in cleaning and management of large datasets is required, knowledge in relational database management would be desirable
- Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required, experience in data analytics related software (e.g., Tableau, SQL, R) would be desirable
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and econometric modelling for empirical research would be desirable,
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).
