Responsibilities:• AD-GB leads CSD activities in the area of affordable sustainable buildings, green urban regeneration and buildings renovation and coordinates related CSD activity across all EBRD countries of operations, including overseeing the CSD contribution to the all green buildings related activities across five core areas: (i) project origination support, (ii) CSD product and aggregation scheme development, (iii) policy work, (iv) knowledge & methodology frameworks, and (v) donor and partner engagement."• The AD-GB is the main CSD reference and point of contact for the EBRD in the affordable green buildings area and organises the work of CSD to support relevant Banking teams deliver their business and impact objectives.• They oversee the application to sustainable buildings projects of methodologies and approaches to support climate and green investments (including through nature-based solutions), regulatory reform and activities across all relevant economic sectors and systems. Also, coordinate the Bank's external engagements in this area.• They supervise and coordinate the design and execution of policy dialogue engagements to promote enhanced sustainability at a client and country level, in co-ordination with colleagues in the regional offices.• The AD-GB works alongside other functions in CSD to support climate and green policy reforms supporting sustainable buildings and urban regeneration in the context of economy wide climate/biodiversity strategies and plans. Including heat decarbonisation strategies (building electrification, low-temperature district energy integration, demand response).• The AD-GB shall coordinate the cross-functional Green Buildings Hub network, ensuring structured workflows and alignment across EBRD teams working on the urban space.• The incumbent leads the development of digital measurement, including the adoption of recognised performance verification protocols and the creation of project and portfolio-level data systems that support climate finance attribution and donor reporting.• The AD-GB leads the strategic approach to donor engagement and resource mobilisation underpinning Hub delivery, including identification of funding needs and co-development of multi-country TC frameworks• They actively, support CSD Managing Director and Directors in developing and implementing all CSD deliverables, including in relation to strategy, projects prioritisation and resources allocation
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:Qualifications and Skills:• Master's degree preferred (climate science, engineering, infrastructure planning, economics, risk management, energy, environmental) and/or relevant experience applicable to sustainable buildings and infrastructure.• Extensive experience in structuring climate/green investments in sustainable projects with proven experience in climate finance (including climate resilience) approaches and methodologies.• Very good understanding of climate change science and the approaches, methodologies, tools to assess climate risks and the implications of climate change in terms of economic and social impacts• Demonstrated experience applying whole-life carbon and circular construction approaches, including life-cycle assessment (LCA) frameworks and low-carbon materials strategies.• Experience in structuring programmatic building renovation finance, including green mortgages, energy performance contracting models, and/or on-bill or on-tax recovery schemes an advantage.• Understanding of digital solutions for building performance, such as building energy modelling, digital twins, smart building controls and performance monitoring/verification protocols.• Knowledge of heat decarbonisation solutions and their integration into building and district-level systems.• Experience working on housing affordability, inclusion and social outcome considerations in the context of building retrofit or regeneration projects (desirable).• Very good understanding of methodologies for risk analysis and management.• Excellent computer literacy, in particular with understanding of modelling, data management and processing.• Good understanding of policy analysis and policy formulation in the areas of climate change, climate resilience, infrastructure development.• Sound understanding of business and finance principles.• Experience in emerging markets and developing countries.• Excellent written/oral communication skills in English and preferably in another language of the Bank (French, Russian or Arabic).
Experience and Knowledge:• Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with clients and colleagues.• Influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills, with both internal and external partners.• Ability to coordinate and convene multi-stakeholder partnerships across government, municipalities, social housing actors, financial institutions and private developers, ensuring shared objectives and effective implementation.• Result-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.• Familiarity with role and requirements of EBRD and/or other international financing institutions and/or development agencies.• Leadership and team management: good team management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.• Proven track record as team manager for project preparation or implementation tasks, consulting and advisory and/or policy development.• Experience and familiarity in working within multicultural projects and teams.• Experience of and judgement on integrity matters.
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: Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact 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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 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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