Principal, Evaluation Manager in London

The mandate of the independent Evaluation Department, conferred directly by the shareholders, is to contribute to improved Bank performance in delivering its mandate, strategies and policies by enhancing institutional accountability and learning from experience and contributing to policy and operational design and execution. The Principal, Evaluation Manager is an important member of the Evaluation Department (IEvD) team tasked with delivering on this objective. They prepare and deliver both thematic and transactions-focused evaluation work, alone and as a member of a team, including project evaluations, research and analytical products and services. They apply analytical tools, technical strengths, and good judgment to this work, often with the guidance of more senior task leaders but always operating within IEvD’s mandate and strategic vision. They are familiar with evaluation methods and practices and may be asked to contribute in the areas of IEvD Work Programme development, database development, IT and software support, training, publications and outreach to the larger EBRD community. They are effective IEvD representatives to multiple audiences.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Design and lead preparation of corporate, thematic evaluations of projects or groups of projects using appropriate independent research, analysis and other evaluation tools and drawing upon a good understanding of a project’s design, context, and metrics, and operational team views.
• Serve as lead evaluator for evaluation products such as operation evaluations, synthesis papers, cluster analyses, and complex case studies.
• Contribute substantial original work as a main team member on major studies led by other IEvD colleagues, including analytical and judgmental contributions, and providing review and quality assurance services.
• Design and develop background papers for use in large, complex thematic evaluations.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of evaluation methodology in their work; e.g. theory of change, logical frameworks, causal chains, mixed methods, etc.
• Utilises complex financial analysis tools to assess projects and outcomes.
• Manage major components of departmental processes and products such as Work Programme, project selection and Annual Evaluation Review.
• Provide peer reviews for studies led by other IEvD colleagues.
• Provide analytically sound and effectively reasoned comments on IEvD and/or Management or other documents, including strategy and policy papers, operations, instruments, etc.
• Provide guidance to and manage Analysts, Assistant Analysts and Officers for individual projects and tasks.
• Identify, hire and manage (if appropriate) consultants.
• Design and lead, deliver and/or assist with outside briefings and trainings delivered by IEvD team members.
• Plays a key role in disseminating evaluation findings and promoting learning from evaluation products and leads/contributes to evaluation capacity development (ECD) activities.
• Present work internally to senior audiences.
• Represent IEvD in internal and external evaluation events as requested.
• Ensure all products are of high quality – presented clearly, succinctly and persuasively, and tailored to different audiences.
• Keep team members and supervisors well informed of progress and developments, addressing setbacks when they arise and reasonably anticipating challenges.
• Work simultaneously on multiple tasks and deliver assigned products/services within agreed timelines and resource limits.
• Maintain good professional relationships outside IEvD, reflecting well on IEvD’s professionalism.
• Contribute to a positive work environment in IEvD with best practice behaviours and standards; engage productively with senior colleagues and peers.
• Connect individual work items effectively to larger IEvD purposes and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Masters degree in business, finance, social sciences, relevant sector or other area.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in development, including relevant evaluation experience; expertise in innovative approaches and techniques for evaluation (i.e. GPS data, AI, BDA, etc.) is an asset. Experience working or evaluating in Sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage.
• Experience in evaluation and/or quantitative and qualitative analysis is preferred; relevant experience in the areas of external affairs and communication and/or knowledge management and learning in the field of development; working experience for other MDBs or IFIs is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in data analysis and management, including data cleaning and preparation, data analysis and exploration, statistical knowledge, creating data visualizations and creating dashboards and reports.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of any of Tableau, Power BI, Access, Stata, MaxQDA desirable.
• Strong research and analytical skills with a proven ability to derive sound conclusions.
• Some understanding of EBRD activities and methods and countries of operations or those of comparably mandated public institution.
• Ability to present analysis and findings effectively and persuasively in clear and simple English and using sophisticated presentational techniques.
• Capacity to see linkage of specific tasks to IEvD’s wider institutional purposes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt to the Bank’s multicultural environment and build effective working relationships based on professional respect and credibility.
• Capacity to deliver to deadlines and within resource limits.

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. 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).