Analyst, Economics & Policy
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Nairobi, Kenya · Pan-African
Role type
Development Finance & Multilaterals
Experience
Analyst
Language
English
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Summary
Nairobi-based EBRD role covering Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting economic and policy analysis, capital-markets development, country strategy, transaction work and Banking teams on specific investments.
About the role
The Analyst will join EBRD's Nairobi-based Regional Policy and Strategy team covering Sub-Saharan Africa. The team develops country strategies, economic and political analysis and policy programmes in coordination with Banking and specialist policy teams. The Analyst will contribute to macroeconomic analysis, country diagnostics, reform monitoring and policy work while also supporting specific EBRD investments and transaction-related assignments.
Key responsibilities
Monitor economic growth, macroeconomic risks and structural-reform progress across the region
Support policy work in green transition, economic governance, competitiveness, human capital, digitalisation and capital-markets development
Contribute to investment transactions, policy initiatives and analytical assignments
Support Banking teams on specific investments and related committee or Board presentations
Prepare macroeconomic assessments, briefings, presentations and short analytical reports
Contribute to EBRD's Regional Economic Prospects and annual Transition Report
Support preparation of country diagnostics, country strategies and policy compacts
Prepare regular growth forecasts and long-term scenarios for Banking financial models
Conduct research on macroeconomic, sectoral, structural and policy developments
Coordinate with multidisciplinary and international teams across EBRD
Key requirements
Degree-level education in economics or a closely related discipline
Understanding of economic theory, economic policy and development policy
Familiarity with emerging markets and transition economies
Familiarity with finance and investment decision-making
Experience contributing to project management and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to communicate complex economic and policy subjects clearly
Strong research, writing and stakeholder-management skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
Demonstrated commitment to EBRD's transition mandate
Nice to have
Education or experience in industrial business, engineering, environmental sciences or energy economics
Knowledge of a priority policy area
Knowledge of another language used in EBRD countries of operation
Regular position based in Nairobi. Resume must be submitted in English. Requisition 36937. Deadline: 1 September 2026.