Associate, Policy

Requisition ID 35806 Office Country Kyrgyzstan Office City Bishkek Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 04/07/2025

Purpose of Job

The Associate, Policy will work with the RPS team covering Central Asia and Mongolia to deliver the Bank’s transition mandate, focusing on a subset of priority policy / thematic areas in the region. While the Associate may have specific experience or qualifications, they will be expected to work flexibly across all the Bank’s areas of focus and to contribute to a coherent and holistic policy agenda.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The range of accountabilities and responsibilities may include the following:

• Monitor and assess growth and reform progress in Central Asia and Mongolia; support the development and implementation of policy dialogue workstreams in areas such as green transition, economic governance, competitiveness, human capital, digitalisation, and capital markets development.
• Work on policy dialogue workstreams and transactions, including those related to governance and infrastructure, in particular municipal infrastructure, in Central Asia and Mongolia, acting as the key team member in coordination with the London-based VP3 teams and delivering policy initiatives / TC or analytical assignments. Lead technical assistance projects.
• Support Banking in the delivery of specific investments (including participating in OpsCom and Board presentations), deliver policy projects and objectives or prepare economic / political economic assessments.
• Working under the direction of the RPL, take responsibility for delivery of a particular aspect of a thematic area or project.
• As agreed with RPL, represent the Bank in external forums.
• Engage with internal and external counterparts, including at senior governmental level, to advance the Bank’s transition objectives in a specific thematic area.
• Assess structural reform progress in Central Asia and Mongolia to provide input into key Bank products, including the Regional Economic Prospects and the annual Transition Report.
• Contribute to the preparation of country diagnostics and of country strategies.
• Perform ad hoc assignments, including background research on economic, sectoral and other policy developments, draft briefings, presentations, and short analyses/focus pieces.
• Support the RPL in the preparation of the policy compacts for the region.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Motivation – demonstrated strong commitment to, and understanding of, the Bank’s transition agenda.
• Education – relevant education to at least degree level in economics, development policy, public administration, industrial business, engineering, environmental sciences, environmental or energy economics commerce or equivalent; or comparable professional experience.
• Experience – managing projects and playing a leadership role in multi-disciplinary teams delivering those projects; familiarity with emerging markets and transition economies; familiarity with finance and investment decision making; strong knowledge of the technical/industry/policy area in which the relevant team operates; good knowledge of economic governance and infrastructure in Central Asia and Mongolia. Experience of working in Kyrgyz Republic.
• Communication – capacity to communicate complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders verbally and in writing; ability to build consensus and reach agreement in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Language/Technical – excellent written and spoken English and Russian, knowledge of Kyrgyz is a strong advantage. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operations would be very advantageous. Computer literate (advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

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).