European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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Position description
Under the supervision of the Regional Director, East Mediterranean, the intern will support regional business development, market intelligence, strategic analysis and reporting activities across Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and West Bank & Gaza.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on key sector players, market dynamics, competitive landscapes across priority sectors in the East Mediterranean region.
- Undertake macroeconomic, sector and market research, including analysis of economic trends, regulatory developments, sector performance and growth prospects.
- Monitor market developments and prepare periodic updates on economic and sector trends relevant to EBRD’s activities in the region.
- Gather, analyse and present information on companies, sectors and markets to support business development, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Assist in the preparation of sector reviews, market assessments, country briefs, management presentations and strategic reports.
- Coordinate with EBRD sector teams, economists, country teams and other departments to collect information and contribute to sector reports, market studies and knowledge products.
- Draft briefing notes, presentations, reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare background materials for meetings with clients, government counterparts, development partners and other stakeholders.
- Attend meetings, take notes and support the follow-up of agreed actions where appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Key skills required:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to conduct market, sector and macroeconomic research and synthesize findings into concise reports.
- Financial analysis skills and ability to work with financial and operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis and presentation preparation.
- Strong research, report writing and presentation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders across teams and functions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic would be an advantage.
- Interest in economic development, private sector development and emerging markets.
Education/Experience Required:
- Undergraduate in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development or a related field.
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint and research databases.
- Previous internship or work experience in financial institutions, consulting, research organisations, government agencies or international organisations would be an advantage.
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