Associate, Ukraine Hub

Job description:

Purpose of Job

The Associate will provide operational and analytical support to the Ukraine Hub to ensure efficient stakeholder management and coordination of donor funded programmes and resources dedicated to Ukraine.

The Associate will support the Associate Director, Head of Ukraine Hub in facilitating effective management of donor-supported projects and initiatives in Ukraine. Through engagement with Donor Partnerships fund managers the Associate Manager will help to optimise donor support for Ukraine, ensuring alignment of EBRD initiatives with the bilateral support provided by donor countries and international partner organisations.

The Associate will play a key role in preparation of the high-quality briefings, analysis and communication material for a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner, helping to raise the Bank's profile internationally, while establishing smooth information-sharing channels within the Bank. 

The focus of the role is on effective and strategic coordination of efforts to support Ukraine's immediate financing needs, and future recovery and reconstruction activities across different sources and instruments for financing. The Associate will work closely with colleagues in Donor Partnerships, Kyiv Resident Office, Banking (Sustainable Infrastructure, Corporate Sector, Financial Intermediaries), Policy Strategy & Delivery, Shareholder Relations and Corporate Strategy.

Background

The EBRD Ukraine Hub was established in 2023 to coordinate and streamline communications and engagement with Bank shareholders and donors in relation to operations in Ukraine, working closely with Donor Partnerships, Shareholder Relations, Banking (Kyiv RO and Sector teams), and other VP3 units. In addition, the Hub also provides critical data collection and analysis functions to support decision making, and to reduce bottlenecks and workload arising from the Bank's increased activity and profile in Ukraine.

Additionally, the Ukraine Hub leads and coordinates EBRD's engagement and information exchange with the Ukraine Donor Platform, most notably in relation to the Bank's regular participation at the annual Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), the Donor Platform Steering Committee meetings, IFI Coordination Group meetings, G7+ Energy Group meetings, and range of other fora (such as the in-country Sector Working Groups) where it is necessary and beneficial for the Bank to interface with the Government of Ukraine, peer IFIs / DFIs and donors.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the steer of the Head of Ukraine Hub, the post-holder will support tasks aligned with the following key workstreams of the Hub:

1) Donor engagement and funds allocation:

•    Engage with Donor Partnerships fund managers and with donor representatives in relation to donor support in Ukraine projects

•    Prepare donor-facing material and communications

•    Monitor and assess bilateral support provided by donor countries directly to Ukraine in order to ensure alignment of EBRD initiatives

•    Make suggestions on optimal / efficient allocation of donor funds

•    Support regular coordination activities with the Banking teams and Donor Partnership fund managers

2)    Data collection and management 

•    Maintain single-source data set on Ukraine covering donor funds inflows and outflows feeding into Operational Updates, Briefing Notes, and ad hoc decision-making fora

•    Ensure data flows to shareholders are comprehensive, reliable, consistent, and actionable for all donor support

•    Maintain records and publish internally / externally in line with agreed cycles

3)    Communications and strategy support

•    Draft briefings, reports, and other documents concerning all areas related to donor supported transactions in Ukraine for external consumption

•    Support for Comms department ensuring consistency and accuracy of the Ukraine-related information

•    Support preparation for Ukraine Donor Platform events and set-piece meetings, including but not limited to Steering Committee, and Ukraine Recovery Conference.

•    Support preparation for Ukraine-related inbound visits to HQ from international partners or stakeholder organisations / delegations

•    Support research work to inform or contextualise new or expanding EBRD project or policy initiatives

Support with any other aspects and tasks, as well as for Hub-led projects, related to the Bank's work in Ukraine that will involve donor support in emergency response and recovery/reconstruction

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the relevant areas of expertise (such as business administration, economics or finance, international relations). 

•    Strong understanding of the economic, political and environmental challenges in the global international development field and aid architecture

•    Excellent understanding of banking, financial products and the design and management of innovative financial instruments

•    Thorough understanding of the EBRD's business model, strategies, policies and organisation, including the use of donor funds to support or enhance Bank operations.

•    Proven strong analytical skills, including the ability to summarise data and information.

•    Strategic thinking and ability to articulate broader visions, as well as tactical solutions to complex problems.

•    Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office.

•    Ability to work effectively as a team member, to deadlines and under time pressure.

•    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Ukrainian language desirable but not a pre-requisite.

•    Relevant financial industry experience from an international financial institution, in other international organisations, or in the private sector. Experience in a banking department, or bilateral donor agency desirable.

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). 

We offer:

We believe that hard work deserves great rewards. We offer competitive base salaries and annual performance-based bonuses. Permanent staff can enjoy addition benefits such as medical insurance, generous and flexible annual leave options, retirement benefits, reduced gym membership rates and staff discounts at a wide array of retailers.

We recognise the challenges of working far from home, so if you move from another country to take up a post with us, we'll help by providing ongoing assistance and relocation allowance.