Requisition ID 36046 Office Country Egypt Office City Cairo Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Intern Contract Length 06 months Posting End Date 09/09/2025
Purpose of the Job
The Intern is a member of the Regional Policy and Strategy team (RPS) of the Policy Strategy and Delivery (PSD) department of the Vice Presidency Policy & Partnerships, reporting to the Regional Policy Lead.
The Intern provides support to the team across the whole portfolio of economic and policy activities but with a specific focus on (1) macroeconomic and structural reform analysis; (2) RPSโ policy activities across all thematic areas (green transition, governance) but with a specific focus on human capital & skills;) for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region (Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and the West Bank and Gaza).
The role will involve liaising with other teams within the Bank, both in the Cairo Resident Office and elsewhere.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Supporting the team in drafting contributions for the departmentโs regular publications, including country briefing notes, the Regional Economic Prospects; Supporting the team in preparing regular growth forecasts and long-term macroeconomic scenarios to be used in the Banking departmentโs financial models; Provide assistance and inputs for the design and implementation of interventions (investments and policy engagements) through technical cooperation assignments which promote gender and economic inclusion Taking initiative in contributing to position papers, presentations, policy notes and briefings on economic questions as well as policy work, and especially engagements supporting human capital and skills development.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
What is it like to work at the 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.
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; An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. 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, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.
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).