Intern

Intern - Policy and Partnerships

Requisition ID: 37045

Location: London, United Kingdom

Division: Policy and Partnerships

Contract Type: Internship

Contract Length: 6 Months

Posting End Date: 30/09/2026

Purpose of Job

The intern will support the smooth functioning of the PSD Front Office under the supervision of the Adviser to the Managing Director of PSD.

The Policy, Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department is part of the Vice Presidency for Policy Partnerships. It is responsible for delivering the strategy, policy, and operational support functions across all of the Bank’s transition qualities, excluding green/climate. This includes Economic Governance, Gender and Human Capital, Capital & Financial Market Development, and Digital Transition.

PSD enhances the quality, delivery, and impact of the Bank’s interventions by leading and supporting policy engagements in the countries of operation. This involves policy advisory, reform advocacy, and capacity building, by providing political and political economy analysis to support operations and high-level dialogue with the leadership of Countries of Operations, and assisting in the origination and structuring of transactions with policy/sectoral reform linkages.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day function of the PSD Front Office, including coordinating and drafting briefing notes for senior management as required.
• Assist with the Managing Director’s speaking engagements at conferences and internal events, and participate in key committees.
• Perform data management and analytical tasks related to the analysis and tracking of the Department’s policy engagement and technical cooperation activities.
• Support operational matters related to project reviews, portfolios of technical cooperation/policy advisory activities, and operational risk reporting.
• Perform ad-hoc research and analysis of policy engagement and strategic issues that contribute to the Department’s high-level strategic documents.
• Support the Department’s communications, which includes managing internal intranet updates, writing internal and external posts and presentations, assisting senior management with their social media accounts, and coordinating report production, publication, and promotion.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Key Skills Required

• Proven organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, lead on projects under guidance, and engage with complex issues.
• Good understanding and interest in economics, policy, and financial investments, along with familiarity with the EBRD region.
• Excellent written (report writing, editing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent quantitative/numerical skills.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, MS List, PowerPoint, and web content management systems.
• A proactive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, international development, finance, or another relevant discipline.
• Candidate must be a national of an EBRD member country.

About the EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach makes life at the EBRD a unique experience. You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organization, using your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and helping shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At the EBRD, our Values—Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility—are central to our work. We bring these values to life through 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 share these values and are committed to embedding them in their daily work to foster a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment offers:

• Varied, stimulating, and engaging work that allows interaction with a wide range of experts across the financial, political, public, and private sectors in our regions of investment.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects broad backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which enhances our ability to serve clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace offering flexibility to teams and individuals, built on trust, flexibility, and connectedness.
• An environment that prioritizes sustainability, equality, and digital transformation.
• A workplace that prioritizes employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is a core value at the Bank. The EBRD ensures everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of 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, we regret that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.