The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is recruiting an Analyst, Gender and Economic Inclusion (G&EI) in Bucharest, Romania, for a two-year fixed-term contract. The role sits within the Policy and Partnerships division and focuses on gender and economic inclusion, policy analysis, project monitoring, and the InvestEU Social Investment and Skills programme.
Applications are open until 17 September 2026.
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EBRD Analyst, Gender and Economic Inclusion: Key Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) |
| Position | Analyst, Gender and Economic Inclusion |
| Location | Bucharest, Romania |
| Division | Policy and Partnerships |
| Contract type | Fixed Term |
| Contract length | 2 years |
| Requisition ID | 37029 |
| Posting end date | 17 September 2026 |
| Primary focus | Gender and economic inclusion, policy analysis, project monitoring and InvestEU |
| Languages | English and Romanian |
| Budget responsibility | None |
What does the EBRD Analyst, G&EI role involve?
The Analyst will support EBRD gender and economic inclusion specialists working across the Bank’s European Union countries of operations. A major part of the position is connected to the InvestEU Advisory Hub’s “Social Investment and Skills” window, particularly its work on skills, employment and social infrastructure.
The role combines research, quantitative analysis, project support and monitoring. Rather than working on a single type of assignment, the Analyst will contribute throughout the project cycle, from initial project design and assessment through policy engagement, consultant management and post-signing monitoring.
The position is also connected to assessing the gender and economic inclusion dimensions of EBRD investments and sector developments. This can include examining transition impact, structural reforms, regulations and challenges affecting inclusion across the Bank’s EU countries of operations.
What would you work on?
The position involves several interconnected areas of work.
Project and programme support:
The Analyst assists economists and specialists working on InvestEU’s Social Investment and Skills window. This includes supporting project design, assessment, policy engagement and the management of external consultants.
Monitoring transition impact:
One important responsibility is monitoring the transition impact of InvestEU Advisory Hub projects. Under the supervision of senior G&EI colleagues, the Analyst will take the lead in monitoring the transition impact of approximately 10–15 investment-linked Technical Cooperation assignments each year.
Some limited travel may also be required to monitor Technical Cooperation projects on the ground.
Economic and policy analysis:
The role includes monitoring sector developments, structural reform progress and relevant EU regulations in the EBRD’s EU countries of operations. The Analyst will also contribute to country diagnostics and assessments of gender and economic inclusion issues.
Research and analytical work:
Day-to-day assignments can involve background research on clients or sectors, analysis of regulatory and policy developments, preparation of briefings and presentations, and short sector analyses.
Data management:
The Analyst will compile and maintain datasets relevant to the InvestEU programme and use data analysis to support project and policy work.
Communications and events:
The position can also involve drafting communication products and contributing to the organisation of G&EI conferences and workshops connected with the InvestEU programme.
Who is the EBRD looking for?
The strongest candidates will combine relevant academic preparation with analytical ability and an interest or background in policy-oriented economic work.
A master’s degree in economics, public policy, gender studies or a related field is desirable. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience may be considered in exceptional cases.
Relevant previous experience can include policy-oriented or applied microeconomics connected with topics covered by InvestEU’s Social Investment and Skills window. Experience related to housing policy, including work at a central bank, regulator or organisation responsible for setting or overseeing policy, can be useful. Experience in banking or related consultancy services is also an advantage.
Skills and experience that matter
Applicants should pay particular attention to the analytical and language requirements. The position calls for:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Knowledge of Excel.
- Familiarity with analytical or database software such as Stata or MatLab is an advantage.
- Familiarity with information providers such as Bankscope, Orbis, Bloomberg, FAO stat, WTO tariffs and World Bank WDI is an advantage.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Romanian.
- Familiarity with the EBRD’s EU countries of operations and regional experience is helpful.
- Knowledge of one or more additional languages spoken in the EBRD’s EU countries of operations is an advantage.
The EBRD identifies its EU countries of operations for this work as Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and the Baltic states.
Where does this position sit within EBRD?
The Analyst joins the Gender and Economic Inclusion (G&EI) team, which has around 45 gender and inclusion experts working from EBRD headquarters and regional offices.
G&EI works across three main pillars: access to skills and employment, access to finance and entrepreneurship, and access to services. Its work supports the Bank’s strategies for gender equality and equality of opportunity across its operations and policy engagements.
The Analyst typically works within a team of four to five G&EI economists, specialists and analysts. The position reports to the Principal under general direction while providing day-to-day support to senior associate G&EI economists and specialists.
The role also involves working across G&EI, Impact and Climate Strategy Delivery and coordinating with Banking and other teams, including the Environment and Sustainability Department and Legal Transition Team.
What is the EBRD working environment like?
The EBRD describes its working environment as diverse and international, with employees interacting with experts from financial, political, public and private-sector backgrounds across the regions where the Bank operates.
The organisation highlights inclusion, diversity, sustainability and digital transformation as important parts of its working culture. It also promotes flexible working and expects employees to attend the office 50% of their working time.
The source states that the EBRD encourages qualified candidates who are nationals of EBRD member countries to apply, regardless of racial, ethnic, religious or cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
How to apply for the EBRD Analyst position
Candidates interested in the Analyst, Gender and Economic Inclusion position in Bucharest should apply through the official EBRD vacancy before the 17 September 2026 posting deadline.
When preparing an application, it is worth making the connection between your background and the actual work of the position clear. In particular, relevant experience in applied economics or policy work, quantitative analysis, the InvestEU Social Investment and Skills themes, and the EBRD’s EU countries of operations can be directly relevant to the role.
The vacancy has Requisition ID 37029, which applicants can use to identify the position.