Associate Manager Donor Programmes in City of Westminster

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)'s operations. The Associate oversees a number of facilities/programmes/products, especially complex blended finance programmes, ensuring integrity and consistency of implementation, adoption of lessons learned, and guiding FIBG on technical cooperation programmes. The role focuses primarily on the implementation of FI's SME Competitiveness Support Programmes and operational oversight of the Ukraine programme portfolio in FIDP. FIDP oversees a ca EUR 2.9 billion portfolio of active donor funds, mobilised, committed, deployed and reported upon in an efficient, accurate and transparent manner, with fiduciary duty vis‑à‑vis donors. The Associate reports to Senior/Principal Manager and supports FI's business and operational leaders. The Associate manages analysts and/or senior officers, providing guidance, oversight and troubleshooting. The Associate works as part of FIBG project teams, interacting with FI clients, donors, consultants and 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 Technical Co‑Operation projects.
• Monitor deployment of the Facilities/Programmes and stand‑alone TC projects.
• Prepare bespoke donor progress updates and reports and any other information needed 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 and/or oversee implementation of Technical Co‑Operation Programmes and stand‑alone TC projects.
• Lead TC Grant Review process and support procurement of consultants needed to implement Programmes/Projects with procurement departments.
• Support Operation Leaders in managing consultants.
• Lead or support TC‑related fundraising, drafting and negotiating with donors – especially on budget and results, where needed.
• Manage team members – oversee, train and support, and ensure quality of work of direct reports; provide required staff administration functions (performance appraisals, approvals, etc.).
• Lead new FIDP initiatives or actively participate in bank‑wide exercises requiring FIDP involvement.
• Work closely with FI members and other teams and units across the Bank dealing with donor‑funded instruments and administration of grants for coordination and knowledge‑sharing.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an international financial institution or donor organisation, in a project management role or similar at a similar or close level.
• Experience in the financial sector working with banks and/or non‑bank financial institutions.
• Experience with implementation of blended concessional finance programmes in transition economies.
• Strong academic background.
• Proven project management skills.
• Proficiency in English: excellent written (report writing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to handle complex matters and find pragmatic solutions to issues.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data.
• Computer proficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• People management skills and experience or an ambition to grow as a people manager.

Benefits

The EBRD environment provides varied, stimulating and engaging work that enables interaction 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 and places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 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.