Associate Policy, Climate Specialist
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The Associate Policy, Climate Specialist will work within the Climate Strategy and Delivery Group to support EBRD's green economy transition mandate in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue, and integrating climate considerations into investment processes. The position is based in Nairobi with a contract type of Regular and an application deadline of October 08, 2026.
- Mid-level role focused on green economy transition in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Based in Nairobi with regular contract type
- Deadline: October 08, 2026
- Requires degree in economics, development policy, or related field
- Strong English and French language skills required
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Deadline: October 08, 2026 (14 days)
Associate Policy, Climate Specialist
EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Nairobi
Mid level
Speaks English, French
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Summary by Impactpool
The Associate Policy, Climate Specialist will work within the Climate Strategy and Delivery Group to support the Bank's green economy transition mandate in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders to implement the Green Economy Transition Strategy 2026-30 and integrating climate considerations into investment processes. The candidate will monitor green growth, support policy dialogue, and contribute to country diagnostics and strategies. Strong communication skills and a commitment to the Bank's transition agenda are essential.
Candidate
Requirements
Degree in economics, development policy, or related field
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The Associate Policy, Climate Specialist will work within the Climate Strategy and Delivery Group to support the Bank's green economy transition mandate in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders to implement the Green Economy Transition Strategy 2026-30 and integrating climate considerations into investment processes. The candidate will monitor green growth, support policy dialogue, and contribute to country diagnostics and strategies. Strong communication skills and a commitment to the Bank's transition agenda are essential.
Candidate
Degree in economics, development policy, or related field
Experience
in managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
Familiarity with emerging markets and transition economies
Strong knowledge of technical/industry/policy areas
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to communicate complex issues to diverse stakeholders
Requisition ID
37098
Office Country
Kenya
Office City
Nairobi
Division
Policy and Partnerships
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
08/10/2026
As this role involves collaboration with international teams, we kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.
Purpose of Job
The Associate, Green Policy will work in Climate Strategy and Delivery Group engaging closely with the RPS team covering Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver the Bank’s transition mandate on green economy transition in Kenya. While the Associate may have specific
or qualifications, they will be expected to work flexibly across all the Bank’s areas of focus and to contribute to a coherent and holistic green policy agenda focused on enabling and private sector investment and development.
Background
The Climate Strategy and Delivery Group (CSD) leads the Bank’s strategic approach to climate and green economy transition, supporting the integration of climate considerations into country priorities, policy dialogue and investment delivery. The Group helps translate the Bank’s climate objectives into country-level priorities, policy reforms and practical delivery support, including through advice on green policy frameworks, climate-related technical assistance and engagement with public and private sector counterparts. Policy, Research and Partnerships (PRP) team within CSD leads on international climate policy engagements, green policy and research, green data management, green TC and internal funds management, green mobilisation and green strategic coordination.
The RPS team, in coordination with other PSD, CSD and Banking teams, contributes to prioritisation, design and delivery, of the Bank’s policy agenda in each of its countries of operations. It prepares Country Strategies and related updates as well as policy compacts. It produces economic and political reviews of the Bank’s countries of operations, including carrying out assessments of consistency with Article 1 of the Agreement Establishing the Bank.
Accountabilities &
in economic governance, competitiveness, human capital, digitalisation, and capital markets development is an advantage
Work on policy dialogue, workstreams and transaction in the green and climate space that link policy, finance, green technology uptake, and climate commitments.
Acting as the key team member in coordination with the London-based CSD and other VP3 teams and delivering green policy initiatives / TC or analytical assignments focused on SSA
Support Banking in the delivery of specific investments (including participating in OpsCom and Board presentations), deliver policy projects and objectives or prepare green policy assessments.
Working under the direction of the CSD Head of PRP and RPL, take responsibility for delivery of a particular aspect of a thematic area or project.
As agreed with CSD Head of PRP and RPL, represent the Bank in external forums.
Engage with internal and external counterparts, including at senior governmental level, to advance the Bank’s transition objectives in a specific thematic area.
Assess structural reform progress in Kenya to provide input into key Bank products.
Contribute to the preparation of country diagnostics and of country strategies.
Perform ad hoc assignments, including background research on green economy, sectoral and other policy developments, draft briefings, presentations, and short analyses/focus pieces.
Support the RPL in the preparation of the green policy compacts for the region.
Knowledge, Skills,
& Qualifications
Motivation
– demonstrated strong commitment to, and understanding of, the Bank’s transition agenda.
– managing projects and playing a leadership role in multi-disciplinary teams delivering those projects; familiarity with emerging markets and transition economies; familiarity with finance and investment decision making; strong knowledge of the technical/industry/policy area in which the relevant team operates; good knowledge of transport and regional connectivity in the Region.
Communication
– capacity to communicate complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders verbally and in writing; ability to build consensus and reach agreement in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Language/Technical
– excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operations would be very advantageous, particularly French. Computer literate (advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.
At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
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).
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Strong knowledge of technical/industry/policy areas
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to communicate complex issues to diverse stakeholders
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Associate Policy, Climate Specialist
EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Nairobi
Mid level
Speaks English, French
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Responsibilities
The range of accountabilities and
may include the following:
Monitor and assess green growth and reform progress in Kenya and other SSA countries; support the implementation of our Green Economy Transition Strategy 2026-30 (“GET 2030”) in Kenya and other African countries; develop and implement policy dialogue workstreams focused on the green transition; support the integration of climate considerations into investment processes including technical assistance, capacity building, and market and regulatory advice.
Education
- – relevant
- to at least degree level in economics, development policy, industrial business, engineering, environmental sciences, transport, environmental or energy economics commerce or equivalent; or comparable professional experience.