Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of the Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy, ensuring the design and implementation of related projects, Technical Assistance and Policy Engagement, in close partnership with Banking departments.

• Leading the multi-disciplinary GEI team to deliver against annual and long-term targets and strategic objectives.

• Leading the GEI Team in: (i) developing and implementing new gender and human capital-related products in the financial and private sectors, with a specific focus on deepening the impact of these projects in line with client priorities (where relevant, expanding the product portfolio in line with emerging or changing challenges faced by clients and COOs); (ii) overseeing policy engagement activities led by the team that involve interacting with public and private sector counterparts, other multi-lateral financial institutions, Ministries, CSOs; (iii) devising gender and human capital related policy and projects which tackle legal, policy, institutional and regulatory barriers to opportunity.

• Responsible for the implementation and further enhancing of the Bank's Gender SMART process, building on the existing successful model, to ensure effective operation and (where possible) data sharing with other key departments

• Enhancing the monitoring and reporting of key impact metrics, in line with the IEvD recommendations issues in 2025, and ensure close coordination with the Impact Department on the development of relevant impact assessment tracks for the assessment of EBRD's transition impact.

• Acting as a champion on topics of gender and human capital investing both internally and externally (partnering with senior team members and leveraging senior management):

• As a member of EBRD's management team, the Director will promote, contribute to and implement the Transformation Agenda to improve further the Bank's effectiveness and efficiency.

• Accountable for the effective and cohesive overall integration and management of the staff in the Gender and Economic Inclusion department including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and professional development and ensure the team observes the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Lead, guide and coach direct reports and take primary responsibility for developing motivation and professionalism across the Business Group.

• Championing and role modelling the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are always exhibited.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Strategic mindset, combined with the ability to translate this into tangible deliverables.

• Extensive subject matter knowledge and post-graduate professional/work experience in the areas of gender and human capital development gained for example through employment in international organisations, government institution, private sector, think tanks, academia etc. Recognised as a thought leader in this field.

• Wide and extensive professional network, combined with exceptional partnership and stakeholder management skills (able to manage competing interests).

• Extensive leadership and team management skills, proven success in engaging and motivating multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver high performance.

• A track record of advising or developing private sector projects with gender and economic inclusion components is desirable.

• Experience in communicating results of project assessment, structuring and implementation to non-economist decision makers at a senior level.

• A postgraduate degree in economics or related field from a university, or equivalent experience.

• Understanding of the EBRD, its countries of operations, or other MDB/other agencies in the international development architecture.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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:

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).

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