Associate, Environmental & Sustainability, Grievance Management and Response

EBRD is seeking an Environmental and Social Associate: Grievance Response, to join its Environmental and Social Department (ESD). The Associate will coordinate the implementation of EBRD's newly established response to complaints and concerns from external stakeholders regarding environmental, social and human rights concerns associated with EBRD projects.

ESD works closely and interacts daily with the banking teams and other departments as relevant to drive the shared agenda of sound environment and sustainable development. ESD is a team of specialists responsible for the environmental and social appraisal, assessment and monitoring of the Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors. ESD is responsible for, and the custodians of, the Environmental and Social Policy (ESP).

Main interaction is with the Banking teams during project development and implementation, where active participation is expected from ESD in assessing gaps against applicable policy provisions, identifying, and developing solutions and opportunities, thereby ensuring compliance as well as increased environmental and social transition impact, delivering sound environment and sustainable development.

Within its mandate, ESD:

• conducts oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches and assessments,
• interacts frequently with the Board, banking and external stakeholders,
• is responsible for data collection and data management,
• is responsible for standards and minimum requirements,
• oversees and assesses environmental and sustainability-related risk,
• is responsible for monitoring, reporting, verification,
• is responsible for the ESP and related policy management and policy development, methodologies and guidance.

The Associate is expected to manage tasks and initiatives and may work individually or with the support of Analysts. The Associate will typically work under general guidance of more senior team members.

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.