Competitiveness & Governance Analyst – International Professionals Programme

Are you a recent graduate excited to embark on your career? Do you want to make a positive difference in the world? Are you excited to work with talented individuals from across the globe on life-changing investment projects?

If you’re nodding along to these questions and you think you have the skills and interest to help us develop and implement innovative solutions to international development challenges, then read on to see if the Competitiveness and Governance Analyst role in our International Professionals Programme is for you.

Who are we? “It’s Banking, but not as you know it”

Since its creation, the EBRD has championed competition, openness, and transparency as principles of good governance in markets. In view of the remaining gaps across the EBRD region and new global challenges, the Bank’s mission to support the creation of markets and uphold market principles remains highly relevant.

The Competitiveness and Governance (CG) team works across the Bank to combine investment, policy dialogue and technical assistance where it has leverage to drive reforms – especially in the context of large public sector projects. This requires close collaboration between the CG team and banking as well as other policy teams in the identification of transformational investments as well as the design and delivery of policy interventions.

What are we offering? “Not your average 9-5”

Our 24-month International Professionals Programme (IPP) is an immersive, focused and supportive programme for successful graduates to unleash their potential and kick-start a career at the EBRD.

The IPP is made up of assignments designed to provide meaningful, hands on experience, and the opportunity to develop your skills alongside top subject matter experts in a range of fields. There will be rotations through banking departments, as well as an assignment to one of our Resident Offices, deepening your understanding of and engagement with the very core of the EBRD’s mission and impact in our countries of operations.

During the programme you will undertake a tailored learning and development plan which encompasses in-depth technical training as well as personal and business skills development. You will be supported by your line manager, and a dedicated Programme Manager.

What does the role of a Competitiveness and Governance Analyst look like?

As a Competitiveness and Governance Analyst, you will help fostering sound governance at enterprise, sector, and economy level by working in a highly skilled team at the forefront of state-owned enterprise and sector reform. You will support the integrated investment and policy delivery by initially being deployed alongside policy experts working on regulated industries and sectors with state presence, primarily telecoms and infrastructure (water) sectors. This entails supporting the design and delivery of policy activities, needs and gap assessment to determine interventions, and policy dialogue with regulators and ministries to advocate for reforms in conjunction with EBRD investments. The role also involves all tasks related to the EBRD project life cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution and monitoring. As needed, you will support other special projects related to the delivery of the Bank’s economic governance objectives.

What are we looking for? “We embrace difference, to make a difference”

In addition to initiative and a sense of adventure, we are also looking for diverse candidates who have the following:

• A recent degree in Economics, Law, Public Administration, or related fields, including International Development;
• Broad understanding of economic reform, public policy, and governance issues and/or in-depth understanding of one specific related topic;
• Prior exposure to telecoms and/or infrastructure sectors and related issues is advantageous;
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills and experience: ability to analyse and interpret economic data and incorporate into management reports/ communicate in in a convincing and concise manner;
• Ability to draft text for internal process documents, reports, presentations, press releases, websites and to fulfil narrative reporting requirements;
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Another language is desirable;
• A keen interest in international development, private sector development, and field-based practical work;
• An eagerness to work in any of our countries of operations during the IP Programme and in your future career with the Bank;
• Results-driven with an open and flexible attitude towards change;
• Minimum of six months and maximum of twelve months’ experience of working, travelling, or volunteering;
• You must be a national of one of our shareholder countries.

Interested?

If you’re as excited as we are about this programme, then we want to hear from you, so please click apply now!

Before you start your application, please note that alternative formats are available on request. If you require an adjustment or alternative to our standard application process, please email IPP@ebrd.com and we will contact you to discuss any requirements or concerns you might have.

Please note: this Programme starts in September 2025.

We invest in changing lives – you could too!

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 Bank’s 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).

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.

How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position

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