Economic Analyst, Energy & Infrastructure recruitment
Role Overview
The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) consists of a team of around 40 economists and analysts. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank and provides intellectual leadership on the economic aspects of transition in the region. OCE works with the Banking Department in structuring, appraising and monitoring investment projects that advance the transition to a market economy. OCE also initiates and participates in Bank policy initiatives, contributes to the development of country and sector strategies, and supports the Bank's operations by monitoring macroeconomic developments and risks. In addition, OCE undertakes economic research, and publishes the EBRD's Transition Report.The Office of the Chief Economist is currently seeking to recruit two economic analysts to work in the Project and Sector Assessment Pillar of OCE. One post is in the Energy team, which specialises in the oil, gas, mining, power and renewable energy sectors, while the other is in the Infrastructure group, which covers transport (railways, roads, aviation and shipping) as well as municipal and environmental infrastructure services (water and wastewater, urban transport, district heating and solid waste).
Key Responsibilities Deliverables
Each analyst will work under the general direction of the Director for Project and Sector Assessment. Responsibilities and deliverables will include:
- Assistance to economists in the relevant team during all stages of sector and project work, including assessment and monitoring; - Analysis of structural reforms in the Bank's countries of operation: in the Energy sector with regard to electricity and gas market regulation, privatisation, restructuring and competition policy; and in Infrastructure, transport and municipal and environmental infrastructure;- Ad hoc assignments, including background research on energy and infrastructure sector companies and institutions, drafting briefings, presentations and sector analyses.
Essential Skills, Experience Qualifications
Required qualifications and skills include:
- At least a Master's degree in economics or a related field from a leading university with relevant background in environmental infrastructure, transport or energy related issues (candidates with a strong economics degree focused on network related industries and policies at the Bachelor's level may be considered in exceptional cases).
- Prior work experience and/or research related to either energy markets or infrastructure and network industries would be an advantage;
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel and other database software;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations, particularly work or study experience in the region, and knowledge of one or more languages of the region would be an advantage.
Competencies Personal Atttributes
- Good organisational and multi-tasking skills;- Ability to plan and work unsupervised;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; - Excellent interpersonal and team working skills;- Ability to operate sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.