Job: Head of Section - Services Contracts

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Friday, 25 October 2013 

Description

Job ID: 100651

Entity: European Investment Bank

Deadline: Friday 25th October 2013

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for itsInformation and Corporate Center,Buildings and Logistics Department (BLD), Security and Services Unit (SE), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a:

Head of Section - Services Contracts

Appointment will be made on the basis of a 4-year fixed term contract

Purpose

The incumbent will manage a number of outsourced services contracts within the FM/Security and Services Unit for the whole EIB campus and buildings in Luxembourg (i.e.: catering, cleaning, waste management, landscape & gardening, messengers service, mail services including express mail, car fleet, taxis and shuttle bus management, conciergerie, newspaper kiosk).

Operating Network

He/she will report to the Head of the Security & Services Unit, interact and collaborate with other entities in the Buildings and Logistics Department, in particular with the Programme Office (FM-PO), the Real Estate Management Unit (FM-GI), the Special Projects Unit (FM-SP) and the Technical Division (TED) as well as EIB internal customers. The job holder will replace the Head of Unit when required for all issues related to services contracts under the unit responsibility.

Accountabilities

• Proposes action plans for the implementation of initiatives within the realm of activity, this includes:

• Participating in the design of the service requirements and service delivery criteria
• Defining KPIs and performance levels for services contract performance monitoring
• Designing, organising and running call for tenders for services contracts under own responsibility in collaboration with the Procurement and Purchasing Division and Legal Department.

• Manages complex contracts and projects in an autonomous manner, consulting the Head of Unit only for matters outside his/her scope of authority;
• Reports regularly (monthly/ quarterly) on key deliverables and operational figures: progress - planned/ earned; value/ cost: expenditures vs. budgeted;
• Elaborates feasibility studies for service variations related to new requirements, additional operations or variations of the service packages
• Prepares and presents, for new activities or variations of present services contracts, decision notes for the Facilities Management Decision Committee according to the Facilities Management Governance Guidelines
• Observes, analyses and advises on market developments in the services sector market, with a view to implementing best practices in the EIB
• Manages efficient communication with the Programme Office Unit and other relevant divisions/units in the Buildings and Logistics Department
• Contributes to Buildings and Logistics Department's quarterly and annual reports, dashboards for own area of responsibility
• Applies continuous improvement in all activities; report on lessons learned and integrate new knowledge and experience in subsequent activities
• Contributes in managing and streamlining processes linked to the services contracts
• Represents the Head of Unit, as required, in internal and external meetings, working groups, etc.
• Establishes trustful relationships with customers, partners and other services in the Bank, so as to contribute to the overall reputation and image of the Directorate

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Hospitality Industry, Commerce, Logistics); an MBA would be an advantage
• At least 5 years of professional experience in facilities management related fields with emphasis on services contract management and with good experience in procurement & project management
• Experience in internal/external outsourced team management in an international environment
• Experience and in depth knowledge of performance oriented contract management, measurements and monitoring of performance through KPIs
• Change management experience
• Proven contract negotiation skills; operations management in logistics or service processes, facilities management skills (ability to supervise services contracts, respecting quality and budget)
• Capacity to draft comprehensive terms of references of services contracts, monitoring quality output of professional consultants in various fields
• Knowledge of services contracts practices and accounting standards
• Good knowledge of contract management and procurement regulations & practices
• Knowledge of the administrative procedures related to management of services contracts and calls for tender
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project
• Excellent command of English and French (*); knowledge of a third European language would be an advantage

Competencies

• Developing relationships
• Strong client orientation
• Oral & written communication
• Planning
• Conceptual thinking
• Initiative
• Negotiation skills
• Stress resistance

(*) There may be certain flexibility on this requirement, but limited to particularly suitable candidates who may not yet be proficient in one of the two languages. If selected, such candidates will be hired on the condition that they build up rapidly knowledge of the relevant language and accept that their future career in the EIB may be subject to the attainment of sufficient proficiency in both of the Bank's working languages.

Deadline for applications: 25^th October 2013

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Job: On-Site Inspection (OSI) Information Technology Consultant

Location: Vienna 
Deadline: Wednesday, 13 November 2013 

Description

Assignment:

Background:

Policy Making Organs have tasked the Provisional Technical Secretariat (PTS) to conduct another Integrated Field Exercise (IFE) in 2014. Based on the experience of the first IFE held in 2008 and recent advice provided by the members of the Expert Advisory Mechanism, the PTS has established an IFE Project Management Team under the direction of the Chief of the OSI Policy Planning and Operations Section. Following the selection of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as IFE14 Host Country by the Preparatory Commission in June 2012, in-depth preparatory activities have now begun.The conduct of an On-Site Inspection (OSI) relies on an effective and efficient data flow management.

Data to be used during an OSI, either collected in the field or coming from the operations support center, will need to be integrated in the OSI platform for the management of information, available to the Inspected State Party (ISP) for the exercise of its rights, linked to a geographical information system for geo-reference, and available to the entire inspection team for processing and analysis. On the other hand, some of the data collected in the field may require computing capabilities beyond those available at the base of operations to be processed. All these points constitute a challenge from the point of view of information technology

Duties:

Under supervision of the Policy Planning and Operations Chief, works closely with the project managers for the development of the Integrated Information Management System (IIMS, data flow) and Field Information Management System (FIMS, geographical information) on the following:

• Review the lessons learned during the Build-Up Exercise III (already conducted in May-June 2013), in particular:
• LAN network design at the base of operations, shared access to GIS and other utilities;
• Connectivity between IIMS and FIMS;
• Connectivity between inspection team computers and IIMS;
• Propose best solutions to address the previous lessons and design its implementation at the base of operations in the field taken into account limitations inherent to an on-site inspection;
• Estimate the requirements in terms of hardware to apply the identified solutions;
• Investigate what possible inspection team computing tasks could be performed utilizing virtual spaces (e.g. clouds) beyond the base of operations and its implications in terms of privacy of information and confidentiality.

Qualifications:

1. Firsthand experience in the area of information technology;
2. At least 5 years relevant working experience as information technology expert;
3. Implementation of information technology solutions (e.g. LAN networks) in the field and/or remote areas is an asset;
4. Ability to communicate fluently in English in both written and oral forms.

Competencies:

Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results and be able to work independently with minimum supervision. Very good skills in communicating with people from different backgrounds and demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.

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Job: Economic Analyst (Financial Institutions)

Location: London 
Deadline: Friday, 18 October 2013 

Description

Economic Analyst (Financial Institutions)

Ref 60012755-1 Country United Kingdom City London Department Office of the Chief Economist Business Unit OCE Closing date for applications 18 October 2013

Role Overview

 

The Office of the Chief Economist (“OCE”) consists of a team of around 50 economists, economic analysts, and support staff. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank and provides intellectual leadership on the development of market economies in the EBRD’s region of operation, which comprises all countries in Emerging Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Mongolia, and most recently Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia. OCE works closely with the Banking Department in structuring, appraising and monitoring investment projects that advance the transition to a market economy. OCE also initiates and participates in Bank policy initiatives, contributes to the development of country and sector strategies and supports the Bank’s operations by monitoring macroeconomic developments and risks. In addition, OCE undertakes economic research, and publishes the EBRD’s Transition Report and other research-based papers and reports.

The Office of the Chief Economist wishes to recruit an analyst, based in the Bank’s London headquarters, to work in the Project and Sector Assessment Pillar. The Analyst  will work in one of the major sectors in which the Bank is active, Financial Institutions (FI), and support a team of sector economists in assessing and monitoring the impact of Bank’s projects in this sector and monitoring structural reform progress in the Bank’s countries of operation.

This role will be offered as a 23 month short term contract.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The Analyst will work under the general direction of the Director for Project and Sector Assessment and report to the Lead FI economist who acts as sector coordinator. Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the financial institutions’ economists , including supporting their relationship with the Banking and Risk Departments during all stages of sector and project work, from project design and assessment to post-signing monitoring;
• Monitoring and assessing structural reform progress in the Bank’s countries of operation and contributing to the annual review of the EBRD sector transition indicators;
• Monitoring the Bank’s FI operations, including some travel to the region;
• Analyzing the impact of Bank projects and operations;
• Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific banks or sectors, regulatory and other policy developments, drafting of briefings, presentations, and short sector analyses
• Compilation and maintenance of relevant datasets.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

 

• A Masters’ degree in economics or finance from a leading university (candidates with relevant experience and a strong Bachelor’s degree may be considered in exceptional cases).
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience of policy oriented or applied microeconomics (e.g at a central bank, regulator or other body overseeing or setting policy for financial services), or in financial services (such as banking or related consultancy services);
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytic software (eg Stata; MatLab) and information providers (e.g. Bankscope, Orbis, Bloomberg, FAO stat, WTO tariffs and World Bank WDI) would be an advantage;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Familiarity with EBRD countries of operations, particularly work or study experience in the region, would be helpful. Knowledge of one or more languages of the region, especially Russian, would be a particular advantage.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Good organisational and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to plan and work unsupervised;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills;
• Ability to operate sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.

This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs.

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Job: Economist/Senior Economist - Financial Institutions

Location: London 
Deadline: Friday, 18 October 2013 

Description

Economist/Senior Economist - Financial Institutions

Ref Economist/Senior Economist (FI) Country United Kingdom City London Department Office of the Chief Economist Business Unit OCE Closing date for applications 18 October 2013

Role Overview

The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) wishes to strengthen its capacity in project and sector assessment and related policy work in its Financial Institutions group, encompassing banks, non-bank financial institutions (such as insurance, leasing, and factoring), capital markets and equity funds. A regular appointment at the Economist/Senior Economist level for a Financial Institutions' sector expert is sought in this context. The Economist will work under the direction of the Director for Project and Sector Assessment.

OCE consists of a team of around 50 economists and analysts. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank and provides intellectual leadership on economic and financial aspects of transition in the region.

OCE works closely with the Banking Department in structuring, appraising and monitoring investment projects that advance the transition to a market economy. OCE also initiates and participates in Bank policy initiatives, contributes to the development of country and sector strategies, and supports the Bank's operations by monitoring macroeconomic developments and risks. In addition, OCE undertakes economic research, and publishes the EBRD's Transition Report and other research-based papers and reports.

The Office is divided into three main pillars, each headed by a Director, with responsibilities for Project and Sector Assessment, Country Strategy and Policy and Research. The Project and Sector Assessment pillar works closely with the Banking department and is primarily responsible for ensuring a strong transition impact of the Bank's operations.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Designing and appraising investment projects in the financial institutions' sector for their impact on transition and helping to monitor the sector portfolio, including through engagement with Banking project teams and visits to the region;
• Helping to drive forward specific sector policies, through strategy papers and policy dialogue, including on financial sector development, MSMEs, cross-border and banking regulation issues, innovative financial products and development of local capital markets;
• Monitoring and assessing growth and reform progress in the financial sectors of the Bank's countries of operation, with a particular focus on the impact of deleveraging, the development and implementation of new regulations, role of state banks and other government interventions in the sector, financial access and small business development;
• Contributions to country and sector strategies and financial sector issues discussed by the EBRD's Board of Directors and relevant sub-committees;
• Ad hoc assignments as requested, including drafting of briefings, presentations, and speeches by the President or other members of senior management.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and work experience of the financial sector, gained for example through working in a relevant financial institution, central bank, finance ministry, think tank or academia;
• A postgraduate degree in economics or related field from a leading university; a PhD in economics or finance would be an advantage;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
• An ability to understand credit analysis of investment projects;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations (especially Russia, the Western CIS and Central Asia) and work or study experience in the region would be helpful. Knowledge of one or more languages of the region, particularly Russian, would be an advantage.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently;
• Ability to plan and organise work unsupervised;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Good organisational and multi-tasking skills;
• Willingness to travel and potentially spend some time in Moscow or another regional office;
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues.

This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the person selected may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs.

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Job: Senior Economist - Economic Studies

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Friday, 25 October 2013 

Description

Job ID:

100843

Entity:

European Investment Bank

Deadline: 

Friday 25th October 2013

 

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for itsSecretariat General (SG) - Economics Department (ECON) - Economic Studies Division (Economic Studies) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a:

(Senior) Economist - Economic Studies

Appointment will be made on the basis of a 4 year fixed term contract

Purpose

Prepare solid analytical work aimed at effectively deriving and presenting concrete recommendations, to support the EIB in its operations, its global positioning, and in its strategy and policy definition. Topics of analysis include different macroeconomic and structural microeconomic issues of direct relevance for the EIB: growth and employment, public and private investment, economic convergence, SMEs financing, R&D and innovation, economics of climate action, etc.

Operating Network

The Economics Department provides impact-driven economic analysis to support the EIB in its operations, its global positioning and strategy and policy definition, both inside and outside the EU. It comprises 3 divisions - Economic Studies, Country and Financial Sector Analysis and Policy and Strategy. It is part of the EIB's Secretariat General, responsible for the EIB's overall strategy formulation. The Department also has additional reporting lines to the Bank's Lending Directorates.

Specific Post Environment

Working in a group of about 25 economists in the Department and reporting to the Head of the Economic Studies Division, s/he will be the Department's expert in a set of structural economic analysis topics. S/he will carry out economic research and make proposals on economic policy strategies to support the internal EIB debate and decision making process and for external communication. On top of strong economic and analytical knowledge of the topics, s/he should have a strong interest in understanding the drivers of the EIB operational activities in those fields and in constructively trying to influence future trends. S/he will communicate directly with EIB management, front-line operational staff, and external counterparts. S/he will be in charge of developing and maintaining a network of internal EIB and external contacts in the area of expertise.

The output of the Division includes an annual economic report and an annual economic conference on structural and macroeconomic topics relevant for the EIB, with different topics selected each year. The analytical work and the policy considerations derived from this, as well as the related conference have the ambition of setting the scene for EIB contribution to the economic policy debate on the selected topic. The output of the Division also includes regular reports - Economic Notes - on topics of direct relevance for the EIB - for internal discussion and for external communication. S/he will be in charge of those pieces of analytical work in the area of own specialisation and will eventually contribute to others, upon request of the Head of the Division. In writing those reports, s/he will conduct own analysis and liaise with internal and external experts. S/he will also contribute to working groups, other reporting and briefings.

In addition to those tasks, which will take up the majority of the time, s/he will contribute to other deliverables of the Economics Department, including macroeconomic and systemic financial sector risk assessments related to EU economies, strategy formulation and policy dialogue. In line with the department's matrix structure, for these tasks, s/he will directly report to the heads of the other two divisions of the department.

Accountabilities

The vacancy is for a fully-fledged Economist, able to work independently shortly after appointment.

• Carry out well-targeted, high-quality economic analysis on structural topics of critical relevance for the EIB, and properly target the presentation of outcomes to support operations and policy and strategy definition
• Draft key analytical economic and policy reports as a basis for internal EIB discussion and for external communication
• From the above mentioned studies, effectively derive and present concrete recommendations in terms of EIB operations, strategy, policy and positioning
• Liaise with relevant counterparts within the Bank as well as in other national, EU, and international institutions and think tanks
• As part of the allocated regional/strategic responsibility under the matrix structure: assess risk, provide economic analysis of countries and financial sectors and implications for EIB operations
• Propose improvements of working methods and methodologies

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in Economics or related field or a master's degree plus additional highly relevant academic or work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in applied economics, for example acquired in the economic department of an international or EU financial institution, economic consulting or applied research centre in academia, think-tank, government or banking
• Excellent knowledge of EU economies and EU structural economic issues. Recent work on one of the following topics will be considered an advantage: EU economic convergence and cohesion, investment and constraints to investment activity, private and public investment, infrastructure investment and infrastructure finance, SMEs access to finance
• Broad knowledge of all of the most common areas of economics including applied quantitative methods
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French and a good knowledge of the other (*). Working knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage

Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills and conceptual thinking
• Ability to communicate effectively with economists and with non-economists
• Ability to work under pressure on various tasks at a time
• Developed sense of initiative and problem solving attitude
• Result-oriented team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
• Very good drafting and presentation skills in English, communicating with clarity and concision

(*) There may be certain flexibility on this requirement, but limited to particularly suitable candidates who may not yet be proficient in one of the two languages. If selected, such candidates will be hired on the condition that they build up rapidly knowledge of the relevant language and accept that their future career in the EIB may be subject to the attainment of sufficient proficiency in both of the Bank's working languages

Deadline for applications: 25 October 2013

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Job: Senior Manager, Strategic Development - Equity

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Friday, 25 October 2013 

Description

Job ID:

100697

Entity:

European Investment Fund

Deadline: 

Friday 25th October 2013

The European Investment Fund is seeking to recruit for its Strategic Development & EU Policies Department at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a  

(Sr) Manager, Strategic Development - Equity

Appointment will be made on the basis of a fixed term contract of three (3) years.

Purpose:

Proactively manage one or more specific mandates which the EIF operates in the social Impact investing space.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the building-up and the managing of the Impact Investing and Social Investing Business line at EIF, and in particular assume following tasks and responsibilities:

• Take an active role in managing the investment activity of SIA in close cooperation with Head of Strategic Development - Equity, implying

• contributing to the full investment cycle from deal origination, deal screening, due diligence, negotiation of documentation, monitoring and liquidation
• participation in advisory boards, operational interaction with fund managers giving them guidance on the integration of impact assessment in the investment process, state-of-the art fund structures and governance

• Contributing to refining the investment strategy and investment proposal of the SIA
• Contributing to scaling of the SIA fund-of-funds through integration of further funding sources at EU level from public and private sector resources.
• Contributing to refining the due diligence procedures and metrics approach of EIF for social impact
• On-going market screening for investment targets for the SIA

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business and/or Finance and/or law or equivalent preferably at postgraduate level
• At least 5 years' relevant work experience;
• Explicit investment experience in Venture Capital or Private Equity is required.
• Fluency in English and at least one other EU language

Personal Qualities:

• Strong team player, self-starter personality, constructive and result oriented work approach;
• Diplomatic skills and readiness to take responsibility on transaction level and project level in the interaction with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to cope with change, creativity in the development of solutions and initiatives, eagerness to progress through own learning and mutual knowledge sharing with team members.

Deadline for applications: 25th October 2013 

• Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Job: Trainee - Accounting Unit

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Friday, 18 October 2013 

Description

Job ID:

100848

Entity:

European Investment Bank

Deadline: 

Friday 18th October 2013

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking for its Financial Control (FC) - Financial Reporting Division(FRD) at its headquarters in Luxembourg:

Trainee

5 months starting in December 2013

Objective of the traineeship

Provide a good overview to the trainee of the day to day activity within the Financial Reporting Division

Responsibilities

• Participation in the month-end controls and checks, in terms of the accuracy and completeness of the accounting figures
• Participation in the annual (i.e. 2013) and quarterly (i.e. Q1 2014) management reporting to the Management Committee and Board of Directors
• Participation in the preparation of the annual financial statements : 4 sets of accounts :
• Bank statutory financial statements : under EU directives
• Group financial statements under EU directives
• Group financial statements under IFRS
• Analytical Management reporting
• Accounting for specific items under EU directives and under IFRS

• Prepare confirmation statements of outstanding loans for the clients of the Bank

Qualifications

• University student with a finance/accounting background
• English and/or French

Please read more on the EIB internship programme and consult the Provisions for In-service training

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Job: Structured Finance Analyst

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Friday, 25 October 2013 

Description

Job ID:

100850

Entity:

European Investment Fund

Deadline: 

Friday 25th October 2013

The European Investment Fund is seeking to recruit for its Guarantees, Securitisation & Microfinance Department at its headquarters inLuxembourg, a

Structured Finance Analyst

Appointment will be made on the basis of a fixed term contract of three (3) years.

Purpose:

The incumbent will participate in the different phases of risk appraisal and deal execution. Transactions under appraisal will relate to portfolio guarantees in respect of SME financing, and/or risk sharing facilities.

Reporting Line:

The Structured Finance Analyst will report to the Head of the Securitisation Division who in turn reports to the Head of Guarantees and Securitisation Division.

Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth analysis of new transactions, under the lead of more senior professionals, covering qualitative and quantitative aspects relating to the underlying portfolio, the identification of potential weaknesses
• Draft due diligence reports, recommendations and requests for approval in English
• Participate and contribute to the negotiation of transaction documentation
• On a deal by deal basis, manage contacts with financial institutions and ensure commercial follow up of counterparties and existing commitments
• Ensure thorough data analysis and efficient monitoring of the portfolio
• Provide analytic, research and other professional support as required

Qualifications:

• University degree and/or post-graduate degree in finance/economics
• At least three (3) years relevant professional experience of which two (2) years at a similar level and role in a securitisation and structuring/modelling environment, preferably in a financial institution or a rating agency
• Good understanding of EIF's mission and activities as well as its political and operating framework
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Excellent knowledge of English both oral and written. Good knowledge of another EU language would be an advantage.
• Good commercial understanding of the economic drivers of structured finance transactions in the field of SME financing

Personal Qualities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external contacts at all levels
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi-cultural team with an aptitude for close co-operation and co-ordination
• High motivation and pro-activity
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Thoroughness and attention to details

Deadline for applications: 25 October 2013

• Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Job: Structured Finance Manager

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Friday, 25 October 2013 

Description

Job ID:

100768

Entity:

European Investment Fund

Deadline: 

Friday 25th October 2013

The European Investment Fund is seeking to recruit for its Guarantees, Securitisation & Microfinance Department at its headquarters inLuxembourg, a

Structured Finance Manager

Appointment will be made on the basis of a fixed term contract of three (3) years.

Purpose:

The incumbent assumes responsibility for the origination, appraisal and execution of securitisation and portfolio guarantee transactions backed by SME exposures.

Reporting Line:

The Structured Finance Manager reports to the Head of the Securitisation Division, who in turn reports to the Head of Guarantees, Securitisation and Microfinance Department.

Responsibilities:

• Manage structured finance transactions from origination to closing stages and carry out thorough transaction analysis covering qualitative and quantitative aspects and risk/return assessment;
• Review transaction documentation and contribute to the transaction negotiations;
• Produce due diligence reports, recommendations and approval requests in English;
• Originate new transactions and create or maintain relationship with financial intermediaries;Represent EIF in the wider structured finance community and actively monitor market developments in the SME financing area.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years relevant professional experience of which 3 years at a similar level and role in a securitisation and structuring/modelling environment, preferably in a financial institution or a rating agency;
• Proven track record in a variety of structured finance transactions and/or portfolio risk analysis;
• Good understanding of the economic drivers of structured finance transactions, preferably in the field of SME financing;
• Strong affinity to credit risk analysis in structured finance transactions;
• Fluency in written and oral English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage;
• Good understanding of EIF's mission and activities as well as its political and operating framework.

Personal Qualities:

• Good communication skills and ability to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels;
• Good drafting and presentation skills;
• Ability to work on several projects both independently and in a multi-cultural team, with an aptitude for close co-operation and co-ordination;
• Result-oriented, with high motivation and pro-activity;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make sound judgement;Ability to work within tight deadlines.

Deadline for applications: 25 October 2013

• Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Job: Sector Economist (Agriculture) - Natural Resources and Agro-industry Division

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Thursday, 17 October 2013 

Description

Job ID:

100840

Entity:

European Investment Bank

Deadline: 

Thursday 17th October 2013

 

The EIB, the European Union's bank is seeking to recruit for the Projects Directorate (PJ), Environment and Regional Development (ERD) Department, Natural Resources & Agro-industry Division (NARA) Divisionat its headquarters inLuxembourg a:

Sector Economist (Agriculture) - Natural Resources & Agro-industry Division

Appointments will be made on the basis of a 4 years fixed term contract

Purpose

The Natural Resources & Agro-industry Division is looking for a sector economist for the assessment of capital investment projects and programmes in the private and public sector, in accordance with EIB-procedures, both in EU Member States and in the other countries where the EIB operates. Main area of responsibility will be the wider primary sector value added chain (mainly also agriculture/horticulture and agro-food), as well as related commercial services (distribution, logistics, retail etc).

Operating network

The Sector Economist will report to the Head of the Natural Resources & Agro-industry(NARA) Divisionand work closely with other staff of the Division and Department.

Accountabilities.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in close cooperation with the Lending Directorates and other services of the Bank, the Sector Economist will contribute to the overall appraisal of loan proposals. S/he will particularly assess and monitor the long-term economic, financial and environmental viability of capital investment projects and programmes. S/he will:

• Promote the understanding of the sectors of his/her responsibility within the Projects Directorate and the Bank and maintain contacts with outside networks, including the European Commission and other international bodies concerned with these sectors through active participation at selected sectoral events
• Prepare sector studies and other analyses supporting the due diligence for long-term capital and RDI investment, as well as the Bank's lending policies
• Follow regional and global market developments and EU policies in defined sectors (such as Food value chain, agricultural and food industry, competition, trade, regional and rural development), as well as horizontal policies concerning Regional Development, innovation and environment
• Assist in the identification of lending operations
• Monitor the implementation and operation of financed projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in agricultural economics or in applied economics with a field in agriculture. A PhD in a relevant sector of responsibility (agriculture/horticulture etc) and/or concerning development economics (BA or similar qualification in natural science or engineering) would be an advantage
• A minimum of 5 years' practical industry, research or consultancy experience including: preparation and screening of feasibility and market studies, assessment of company strategies, real investments, profitability and risk analysis in a relevant sector.
• Practical experience gained internationally within and outside the European Union; awareness and direct work experience in implementation of development projects and policies would be an advantage
• Detailed knowledge of applied quantitative methods, cost benefit analysis, risk analysis and modelling/forecasting the impact of competition and policy framework changes on the economic and financial viability of long-term capital and Regional Development investment in private and public sectors
• Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good command of the other. The knowledge of further languages would be appreciated

Competencies

• Good interpersonal, team-working and communication skills
• Good analytical and reasoning skills with capacity to provide sound judgement concerning the issues in areas of responsibility
• Ability to operate in international environments, including those of developing countries
• Capacity to plan and organise his/her work
• Capacity to co-ordinate projects across directorates
• Ability to draft clear and concise reports
• Result orientated
• Ability to work under pressure

(*) There may be certain flexibility on this requirement, but limited to particularly suitable candidates who may not be yet proficient in one of the two languages. If they are selected, they are hired on the condition to build up rapidly knowledge of the relevant language, while they accept that their future career in the EIB is may be subject to reaching sufficient proficiency in both working languages.

Deadline for applications: 17th October 2013

We believe that Diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff and candidates; irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, education and experience, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability.

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Job: ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE ASSISTANT (LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT)

Location : Minsk, BELARUS

Application Deadline : 14-Oct-13

Type of Contract : Service Contract

Post Level : SC-3

Languages Required : English Russian

Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year with possible extension

Background

• UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest.
• No telephone inquires will be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Please complete and attach the UNDP PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P11) to your on-line application. It can be downloaded from UNDP Personal History Form

The UNDP starts implementation of the USAID's Local Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Project (USAID/UNDP LEED). The overall Project's goal is to strengthen the role of the private sector in the economies of Brest and Grodno regions and in the thriving tourism sector of the Republic of Belarus through achieving the following specific objectives:

Creating favorable environment for the ecotourism private sector development and introduction of public-private partnership mechanisms into the sustainable local development strategies;

Strengthening capacity of private ecotourism stakeholders and business support organizations;

Establishing sustainable public dialogue, conducting information and education campaigns, promoting the region as an ecotourism destination.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective of the assignment:

The objective of the assignment is to provide administrative and finance support to the project staff members in Brest and Grodno regions (Local Task Coordinators, administrative assistances) and assistance to the Grant manager, Ecotourism Advisor, PR-Coordinator and Project Manager to ensure effective running of the project management unit.

Work Performed/or responsibilities:

The Admin&Finance Assistant (AFA) will be based in Minsk. Admin&Finance Assistant works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager and provides administrative and financial support for the successful implementation of project activities and the achievement of planned project results. He/she promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations and works in close collaboration with the national partners, donors and project staff for resolving complex finance and administrative related issues. The Admin&Finance Assistant is responsible for all administrative (contractual, organizational and logistical) matters under the project and provides necessary assistance to Project staff members in Brest and Grodno regions and Minsk (Local Task Coordinators, administrative assistances, Grant manager, Ecotourism Advisor, PR-Coordinator and Project Manager) in the implementation of day-to-day project activities. He/she is responsible for all accounting (disbursements, record-keeping, cash management) matters under the project. The Admin&Finance Assistant reports to the Project Manager and works in close cooperation with Local Task Coordinators and administrative assistants in the regional offices, Grant manager, Ecotourism Advisor, and PR/Event Coordinator.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Overall, provides all necessary support to the Project Team in the implementation of the project in accordance with the UNDP procedures and USAID procedures, including financial-administrative aspects of the Local Initiatives' implementation.

Accounting and administrative support:

• Provide support in administrative issues to ensure the effective running of the project management unit;

Assist Project Manager in

• Drafting project correspondence and documents;
• Prepare correspondence of administrative and financial nature according to UNDP/USAID procedures and requirements (e.g. annual work, financial and procurement plans);
• Preparing draft job descriptions, vacancy announcements, compiling matrixes in consultation with Local Task Coordinators in Brest and Grodno regions, Grant manager, Ecotourism Advisor for UNDP HR approval;
• Assisting in collection, preparation and submission of support documents for national and international specialists (SC/IC) recruitment following UNDP rules and procedures;
• Keeping staff monthly and annual attendance records;
• Under Project Manager's coordination providing services for performance evaluation review of project personnel;

Assist the PM and the Grant manager in:

• Providing administrative and financial consultations to the recipients of funds supporting local initiatives for timely submitting of good quality financial reports, required by UNDP/USAID rules and procedures as well as national regulations (f.g. clearance of lists of goods and services through the Ministry of Economy), and assistance in preparation of the required reports, related to the local initiatives' implementation
• Participate in grant monitoring visits to the project pilot regions and provide monitoring support to the Local Task Coordinator and Financial and Administrative Assistants;
• Conduct telephone inquiries, fax, post and e-mail transmissions, and co-ordinate appointments and meetings;
• Provide proper accounting to the project by controlling the supporting documents for payments and reviewing financial reports from Local Task Coordinators in Brest and Grodno regions, Grant manager, Ecotourism Advisor, sub-contractors and sub-recipients;
• Prepare and submit payment requests with proper support documentation to UNDP CO;
• Edit reports and other documents for correctness of form and content in financial issues according to UNDP/USAID requirements;
• Prepare and submit travel documents to UNDP CO in accordance with UNDP requirements (and USAID if required);
• Provide necessary financial and logistical support to the PM and project consultants in conducting different project activities (training workshops, stakeholder consultations, arrangements of field visits, etc.);
• Collect and keep files of project documents, expert reports and ensure general circulation of documents;
• Maintain the project's disbursement ledger and journal;
• Provide English translation as required;
• Provide financial monitoring and reporting focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Provide financial support to ensure an effective running of the project management unit in compliance with UNDP/USAID rules, regulations and policies of financial activities, financial recording/reporting system;
• Provide follow-up on audit recommendations (including USAID recommendations);
• Implement effective internal controls and ensure proper functioning of a client-oriented financial resources management system due to the UNDP and USAID procedures;
• Contribute to preparation of periodic financial reports required by relevant national and/or donor procedures for project, donors, government and other parties involved in implementation and funding of activities due to the UNDP and USAID procedures;
• Interact with UNDP CO to request funds transfer, verify financial reports, budget revisions;
• Provide financial monitoring over project commitments and expenditures, and assist the PM in assuring proper project delivery;

• Control the usage of non-expendable equipment (record keeping, drawing up regular inventories);
• Interact with sub-recipient organizations in facilitation and preparation of the financial reports and other related documentation, directing and consulting of sub-recipients on proper reporting tools;
• Draft documents for comprehensive evaluations in line with relevant UNDP/USAID and national procedures;
• Draft project budget revisions;
• Assist in procurement of services and goods under the project;

Other:

• Perform any other administrative and financial duties as requested by the Project Manager.

Competencies

• Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acts as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and administrative skills;
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

• University degree in economics, finance, administration or management;
• At least 2 years of relevant finance experience;
• Excellent finance and budgeting skills;
• Working knowledge of UNDP rules and regulations is an asset;
• Previous experience in administering UNDP projects is an asset;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. Knowledge of Atlas is desirable;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian is mandatory, including the ability to draft, edit and finalize documents in English and in Russian.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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