Associate, Sustainability Reporting and TCs (London, GB)

The Associate, Sustainability Reporting and TCs position at the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development in London involves supporting environmental and social appraisal, monitoring projects, and ensuring compliance with sustainability commitments. The role includes contributing to sustainability reports and coordinating Technical Cooperation activities, necessitating collaboration with various teams. The position is integral to enhancing data governance and reporting systems within the bank's Environmental and Sustainability Division.
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development Requisition ID 36501 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Environment & Sustainability Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 24/03/2026 Background & Purpose of Job The Associate will work independently with Principals and Associate Directors in the relevant ESD team to deliver the Bank's 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 Associate will support the appraisal and monitoring of a range of projects, predominantly in low-risk sectors and projects. 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. The ESD Monitoring team is responsible for delivering four core activities, including oversight of EBRD's portfolio of more than 2,000 investment projects; coordination and preparation of sustainability related contributions to the Bank's sustainability related reports; leading the digitalisation of department's processes and data management; and oversight of the ESD Technical Cooperation (TC) function. Within the Monitoring team, this Associate position will focus on two key areas. Firstly, it will support ESD's contributions to the International Sustainability Standard Board (ISSB) report, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) report, and Investor Report on Sustainability and ensure strong data governance to maintain data accuracy and quality in these reports. The role will also help keep the Bank's sustainability reporting approaches up to date and support the development of tools to improve reporting and analysis. This activity requires close collaboration with ESD, Data Management, IT and Transformation colleagues to enhance data and reporting systems. Secondly, the Associate, will coordinate the ESD Technical Cooperation (TC) activities. This involves working with donors and teams across the Bank to plan and deliver TCs led or supported by ESD. Specific tasks may include tracking and monitoring workflows to ensure timely delivery and management of the project cycle from planning and procurement through to delivery, sometimes acting as a Co‑Operational Lead. The Associate, also reviews TC outputs, coordinates results reporting, and supports the visibility of ESD‑led TC projects through engagement with the Communications Team and consultants. The incumbent will also be involved in preparing management reports with a focus on continuously improvement of projects. Accountabilities &


Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Head of Sector/Policy/Monitoring/Assurance:


Work on a range of assigned projects, Technical Cooperations (TCs), tasks and initiatives, often as the owner of, or contributing specialist for projects and activities. These activities may include contributing to assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risks impacts and opportunities, climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment and green finance attribution, monitoring, verification and reporting, and assurance.Conduct ESD analytical, scientific, and technical reviews and appraisals, developing methodologies, monitoring outputs/outcomes, managing data, reviewing and developing internal and external publications, supporting the negotiation of E&S contract terms,Undertake work travel as requested.When required, the Associate will be expected to coordinate meetings and events on behalf of ESD / the Bank.The Associate will engage and work with several key stakeholders on all levels both internal to the Bank and externally. This includes liaising with a variety staff at different levels, clients and consultants.Support building internal and external capacity on environmental, social, and green finance matters by producing lessons learned/ fact sheets and/ or keep brief information sessions on specific topics and experiences.Contribute to the continuous improveme