Requisition ID 35889 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Environment & Sustainability Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 20/08/2025
Purpose of Job
The Principal will work with Associate Directors, Heads of Sector and Directors in the relevant ESD team to deliver the Bankโs commitments under its Environmental and Social Policy, covering environmental and social appraisal and monitoring of the Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors; oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches, assessments, monitoring, reporting and verification of environmental, social, green and other commitments relevant to ESDs mandate. The Principal will contribute specialist input to the appraisal and monitoring of a range of projects and sectors, including complex and high-risk projects.
Background
ESD works closely and interacts daily with the banking teams and other departments as relevant to drive the shared agenda of sound environment and sustainable development.
ESD is a team of specialists responsible for the environmental and social appraisal, assessment and monitoring of Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors. ESD is responsible for, and the custodians of, the Environmental and Social Policy (ESP). Main interaction is with the Banking teams during project development and implementation, where an active participation is expected from ESD in assessing gaps against applicable policy provisions, identifying, and developing solutions and opportunities, and thereby ensuring compliance as well as increased environmental and social transition impact, delivering sound environment and sustainable development.
Within its mandate, ESD:
conducts oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches and assessments, interacts frequently with the Board, banking and external stakeholders, is responsible for data collection and data management, is responsible for standards and minimum requirements, oversees and assesses environmental and sustainability-related risk, is responsible for monitoring, reporting, verification, is responsible for the ESP and related policy management and policy development, methodologies, and guidance.
Facts / Scale
The Principal is expected to manage and facilitate specialist input to projects, TCs, tasks and initiatives, including complex and high-risk projects and TCs. They may work individually or with the support of Analysts or Associates. The Principal will typically work under the guidance of an Associate Director Head.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the direction of an Associate Director Head:
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & 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).