Analyst, Country Economics

Requisition ID 35397

Office Country: United Kingdom

Office City: London

Division: Policy and Partnerships

Contract Type: Short Term

Contract Length: 12 months

Posting End Date: 19/02/2025

Purpose of Job

The Analyst is a member of the Regional Policy and Strategy team (RPS) of the Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department within the Vice Presidency Policy & Partnerships.

The Analyst, RPS, provides support to the Deputy Director, Country Economics and to the regional economists and analysts in the field on macroeconomic and structural reform analysis and policy advice, and coordination of economic analysis, briefings and other related tasks across all countries of operations. The analyst will be based in EBRD HQ in London and will report to the Deputy Director, Country Economics.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Analysing macroeconomic developments and progress on structural reforms;
• Assisting regional economists and analysts in maintaining the team’s databases on the region;
• Coordinating and drafting contributions for the team’s regular publications, including the country briefing notes, Regional Economic Prospects, Transition Report country pages, etc;
• Coordinating regular growth forecasts and long-term macroeconomic scenarios to be used in the financial models by the Banking department;
• Providing input for presentations to be delivered in the Bank and to outside audiences;
• Assisting the Deputy Director, Country Economics, in developing, drafting and coordinating position papers, policy notes and briefings.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics or a closely related field or Bachelor’s degree in economics and several years of relevant experience in the field;
• Relevant experience in an EBRD region is a plus;
• The ability to show initiative and take the lead on certain tasks is essential;
• Strong analytical background in economic programming and policies;
• Experience in working with economic datasets and knowledge of statistical software packages;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel;
• Advanced level of numeracy skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is essential; knowledge of a local language from the EBRD regions is an advantage;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams;
• Motivation, attention to detail, common sense, ability to work within tight deadlines;
• Ability to operate sensitively and effectively in a multicultural environment;

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 expect our employees 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).

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