Principal, Sustainable Transport Specialist (London, GB)

The Principal Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility will primarily support the development of sustainable transport projects, with a focus on electric mobility and low carbon transport, at both national and urban level and in support of the EBRD Green Cities Programme. The role will cover a broad range of transport sectors integrating electric mobility and electrification, comprising both network and autonomous electric systems and including road and rail infrastructure and land-side facilities (ports, airports) and urban transport.

Sector coverage shall comprise electric bus vehicles (battery and hybrid electric), construction, expansion or improvement of charging infrastructure, tram or trolleybus fleets, construction, and expansion or improvement of electric rail, metro and light rapid transit fleets and electric ferry and water taxi fleets. It will also cover urban nodes and connectivity with related national transport infrastructure and services, including multi-modal hubs, rail terminals, logistic hubs and dry-ports and terminals. Investments and related actions shall promote decarbonisation and climate action, notably through modal shift and fleet electrification and including climate adaptation, where relevant and in support of the Green Cities Programme as applicable.

The scope shall cover both network and autonomous electric mobility, including rail networks, power supply and charging systems and electrification of fleets and shall also include all related policies, infrastructure, digital systems and services to enhance adoption of electric and low carbon transport modes, including station areas, public realm and urban regeneration as well as ticketing and user information systems. Alongside electrification, the role shall include, where relevant, alternative fuels (notably hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels) and charging infrastructure, together with charge point operators (CPOs) and operating platforms and control and information systems.

The role will span across the complete project cycle, including exploratory, preparation, implementation and subsequent monitoring and include both investments and policy actions. The Specialist shall work with the other transport specialists within the PPI team, covering national transport, urban transport and electric mobility to ensure a coherent and integrated support for the development of sustainable transport and electric mobility, for the benefit of SIG, and also liaise with other relevant departments on relevant policies, strategies, and action plans. The Specialist shall also contribute to the programmes and strategic priorities of the Bank, notably the Green City Programme.

The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility is a member of the Project Preparation - supporting OLs and project teams develop requirements regarding related policies and practices to support project investments, including network planning, project management, information and control systems, accessibility requirements, mobility policies and practices, as applied to project context and within available resources and capacities.

• Build on and share experiences of leading and similar cities in sustainable transport and electric mobility practices, technologies, pathways and policies.
• Assess market status and opportunities for increased adoption of sustainable transport and e-mobility, including rail systems, energy supply and charging infrastructure, commercial and funding models including PPP, interoperability, charging standards, operating systems, enabling technologies.
• Assess relevant hybrid technologies, where relevant (in-motion charging, IMC) for the extension of electrified services from existing rail or trolleybus networks to allow off-line running, applicable in many countries of operation of the Bank.
• Assess potential cross-overs with energy sector clients (in particular distribution network operators) for energy grid side management, fast/slow charging grid availability, load optimisation - smart charging, Vehicle to Grid (V2G) where relevant, etc.
• Identify trends and opportunities for digital technology and solutions and assess their applicability to project context, including passenger and information systems, traffic systems and security, EV automation, smart grid and V2G, operating platforms (charging infrastructure), user service and payment platforms (MaaS - Mobility as a Service etc).

The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility Specialist shall also contribute to national level policies, engaging with national level authorities including:

• Network planning and policies for development of low carbon modes, including rail sector, maritime and inland waterways and fleet charging and electrification.
• National policy frameworks, including inter-alia transport, road, urban plans and strategies, national decarbonisation policies and pathways, EV strategies, regulatory, funding incentives, market engagement policies, sector funding (e.g. loss of fuel tax).
• Support policy and business development surrounding sustainable transport and e-mobility at national and urban levels.
• Identifying and assessing drivers of sustainable transport and electric mobility, including economic, fuel price, market maturity, vehicle fleet compositions, supply chains, energy supply, regulation, funding and incentives, hard-to-abate heavy goods sector, business models.

Reviews and provides commentary and technical support to policies and plans supported by the Bank, including GCAPs, as they evolve. Carries out, supervises and scrutinises technical due diligence in order to appraise technical and commercial viability of projects in preparation and supports challenging projects in portfolio. Prepares project related documentation including writing Terms of Reference, budgets, internal Bank approval documentation (CRMs, FRMs) and donor applications etc. providing relevant technical input as necessary.

Leads by example, bringing new ideas, innovations and concepts into implementable projects, policy dialogue and business strategies covering topics such as management and operation of transport systems, integration and accessibility, digitalisation, climate and green transition etc. Develops wider sphere of influence across banking departments and is actively engaged in external forums, associations, that are aligned with the banks current and forward interests.

Collaborate in funding initiatives in the transport sector to support policy, knowledge sharing and development needs in transport sector, including identification of relevant funding instruments, coordination with other Bank units and provision of analysis and technical expertise for funding submission and follow-up. Where relevant, participate in implementation and monitoring activities.

Assist in broadening the scope of EBRDs efforts in transport sector by identifying suitable technology solutions, guiding appropriate policy and approaches and developing new projects in areas such as green economy and energy efficiency, transport management and operations, electrification of transport (EV fleets and charging infrastructure), smart technology and digitalisation, including automation, remote sensor methods and data capture (mobile phone, drones etc), road safety initiatives, road tolling and automation, green construction methods and logistics (national and city level).

Articulate and represent EBRDs activities and directions in events on sustainable transport, dynamically participate in networks and outreach activities, and interact effectively with management, staff, and counterparts in other institutions. Provide internal guidance and coaching to colleagues in respect to sustainable transport technologies and practices.

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.
• 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 Banks 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.