Associate, Sector Economist Mining

Purpose of Job

The Associate Economist will support the EBRD’s policy engagement and technical cooperation efforts in the mining and critical raw materials (CRM) sectors, with a strong focus on alignment with investment operations. The position is based within the Competitiveness and Governance (Corporate Sector) team in the Policy and Strategy Delivery department, under VP Policy and Partnerships (VP3).

The role includes active participation in cross-functional project teams made up of members of the Legal Transition Team (LTT), VP3’s regional policy units, and the Natural Resources Banking team. Within these teams, the Associate Economist will contribute economic expertise to the design and implementation of policy dialogue and technical assistance (TA) initiatives. This includes corporate and sector reform programmes and activities leveraging EBRD investment or TA frameworks such as JUMP (Junior Mining Programme) and SMART (SOEs Management Assistance for Reform and Transformation).

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Contributing as member of cross-functional project teams to policy dialogue with government authorities, sector regulators, and key stakeholders in preparation of or in conjunction with investments in the mining sector.
• Designing and delivering policy activities at corporate-, and sector-level in close collaboration with relevant teams across the Bank (LTT, Natural Resources Banking); conduct needs and gap assessment to determine interventions; prepare negotiations of corporate/sector reform objectives.
• Draft Terms of Reference (ToRs) for consultancy assignments; manage consultant selection processes in accordance with EBRD procurement rules.
• Overseeing the implementation of TA projects, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring quality control of consultant outputs.
• Contributing to sectoral diagnostics, policy papers, and country strategies, drawing on data and economic analysis.
• Engaging with other international financial institutions (IFIs), development partners, and civil society organisations to promote coordination and knowledge exchange.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Motivation – demonstrated strong commitment to, and understanding of, the Bank’s transition agenda.
• Education – Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Experience
Essential: relevant experience, ideally in a multilateral, government, or consultancy environment. Demonstrated knowledge of the mining sector, particularly in relation to critical raw materials and resource-based development. Strong analytical and policy skills; ability to translate technical insights into actionable recommendations; experience managing or supporting policy dialogue, TA projects and consultant teams; excellent communication, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable: experience working in or with emerging markets and developing economies; familiarity with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues in the extractive industries; working knowledge of project finance or investment processes in the natural resources sector.
• 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. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operations would be very advantageous. Relevant digital skills (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:

• 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).

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa – working at the EBRD gives all employees “exempt status”. The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.

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