Principal, Gender & Economic Inclusion in Green Economy

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Not specified
  • Organisation type: Development Bank
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 19/03/2025
  • Location: United Kingdom
Climate & Environmental justice Economic justice Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

Purpose of Job
The Principal (I or II), Gender and Economic Inclusion is a member of the Gender and Economic Inclusion Team within the Policy, Strategy and Delivery Department (PSD) in the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships (VP3). Under the overall guidance of the Director, Gender and Economic Inclusion, and working in close cooperation with G&EI colleagues across all three pillars, PSD and other VP3 teams, as well as with the Banking department and other Bank groups (Credit, Environmental and Social Teams,, Legal, Communications etc) the post holder designs and monitors the inclusion and gender elements of projects that achieve high transition impact and/or gender additionality. The post holder also design and leads on policy engagement for inclusive and gender equitable policy reforms. In addition, the Principal (I or II), Gender and Economic Inclusion supports the regular assessment of “transition gaps” in relation to equality of opportunity and gender, which are used to identify operational priorities for project level investments, in sector and country strategies. They support the design and implementation of inclusion and gender related policy dialogue with key stakeholders in the region – governments, regulators, the private sector and other relevant international institutions – to advise on economic inclusion and gender policy reforms and manage associated policy, technical and financial assistance.
 

 
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
  • A postgraduate degree in economics, international development, gender or related field from a leading university; a PhD is an advantage;
  • Strong knowledge of economic inclusion and gender, equality of opportunity, human capital development and some post-graduate professional/work experience, gained for example through employment in an international organisation, relevant development or governmental institution, consultancy/company, think tank or academia;
  • Demonstrated ability to apply economic and policy analysis to operational strategy and economic policy making and to conduct policy dialogue with senior officials;
  • Strong knowledge of inclusion and gender policy issues facing transition economies (including specifically in the areas of inclusive regional development and urban regeneration) and demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and build trust and credibility with clients and colleagues, including at increasingly senior levels.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, including at increasingly senior level, as well as strong client facing skills;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, at the standard required for professional publication and official documents;
  • Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of a local language from the EBRD region is an asset  

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