Associate Director, Blended Finance

About the Position

We are seeking an Associate Director, Blended Finance to lead EBRD's donor agenda and strategic relations with its growing donor community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Blended Finance Team, ensuring strategic targeting, compliance, and effectiveness of blended and concessional finance.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of donor-related policies and guidelines.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and compliance of the Bank’s blended finance activities.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on the design and use of blended finance.
• Lead the development of data, analysis, and evidence on donor and blended finance.
• Represent the Bank in international donor fora and working groups.
• Contribute to the strategic usage of donor resources and planning of fundraising efforts.
• Promote awareness and information on the Bank’s donor agenda and use of concessional finance.
• Lead and manage the Blended Finance Hub, setting its strategic direction and priorities.

Requirements

• Extensive work experience and knowledge of working with donors and international development cooperation.
• Extensive experience in international development finance and blended finance design, mobilisation, and resource management.
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Deep understanding of the global development agenda, international blended finance debates, and the economics of blended finance.
• Post-graduate/Masters in areas such as international development cooperation, international relations, development finance, economics.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with project finance and financial structuring of projects.
• Understanding and familiarity with EBRD’s business model, blended finance structuring, development finance tools, and region of operation.

We Offer

• Opportunity to shape EBRD’s donor agenda and strategic relations.
• Work in a dynamic and impactful role within a leading international development finance institution.
• Engage with multiple departments and colleagues across EBRD and the broader donor community.

About the Company

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution that aims to promote economic development and transition in its countries of operation. With a focus on sustainable investment and development, EBRD works to support the transition to market economies and foster private sector growth in Europe and Central Asia.