Associate Manager Donor Programmes (London, GB)

The Associate, Manager of the FI Donor Programmes Team (FIDP) is responsible for implementation of Technical Co-operation and Co-investment funds mobilised for the Financial Institutions Business Group (FIBG) operations. 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 primarily focuses on the implementation of FIs SME Competitiveness Support Programmes and the operational oversight of Ukraine programme portfolio in FIDP.

FIDP oversees implementation of ca EUR 2.9 billion portfolio of active donor funds and is 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.

The Associate reports to Senior/Principal Manager and supports FIs 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, and other relevant stakeholders to mobilise, implement, report upon, and maximise the impact of donor funds in FI operations.

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 for presentation to donors at Steering and Monitoring Committee Meetings.
• 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 donors especially on budget and results.
• Manage team members, oversee, train and support, and ensure quality of work of direct reports.
• Lead new FIDP initiatives or actively participate in Bank-wide exercises requiring FIDP involvement.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an international financial institution or donor organisation, in project management role or similar.
• Experience of the financial sector, working with banks and/or non-bank financial institutions will be an advantage.
• Strong academic background and proven project management skills.
• Proficiency in English: excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to handle complex matters and find pragmatic solutions to issues.
• Proven, strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data.
• Attention to detail and people management skills.

The EBRD environment provides you with varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts across the regions we invest in. A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity is at the heart of what we do.