Sector Economist (Forestry and Agriculture) - European Investment Bank (Luxembourg)

Σάββατο, Ιουνίου 11, 2011

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The EIB, the European Union’s bank is seeking to recruit for the Projects Directorate (PJ) - Environment and Regional Development Department (ERD) Natural Resources and Agro-industry Division (NARA) at its headquarters in Luxembourg a:

Sector Economist (Forestry and Agriculture)

Appointment to the post is for a fixed period of 3 years.

The Natural Resources and Agro-industry Division is looking for an economist for the assessment of capital investment projects and programms in the private and public sector, in accordance with EIB-procedures, both in EU Member States and in the other countries where the EIB operates. Main area of responsibility will be the wider primary sector value added chain (mainly Forestry/forest industries, also agriculture/horticulture, agro-food, irrigation etc), as well as related commercial services (distribution, logistics, retail etc).

The Sector Economist will report to the Head of the Natural Resources and Agro-industry (NARA) Division and work closely with other staff of the Division and Department.

Accountabilities:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in close cooperation with the Lending Directorates and other services of the Bank, the Sector Economist will contribute to the overall appraisal of loan proposals. S/he will particularly assess and monitor the long-term economic, financial and environmental viability of capital investment projects and programmes.

Promote the understanding of the sectors of his/her responsibility within the Projects Directorate and the Bank and maintain contacts with outside networks, including the European Commission and other international bodies concerned with these sectors through active participation at selected sectoral events;
Prepare sector studies and other analyses supporting the due diligence for long-term capital and R&D investment, as well as the Bank’s lending policies;
Follow regional and global market developments and EU policies in defined sectors such as Forest value chain, agricultural and food industry, competition, trade, regional and rural development, as well as horizontal policies concerning Regional Development, innovation and environment;
Assist in the identification of lending operations;
Monitor the implementation and operation of financed projects.

Qualifications:

Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification in applied economics. A PhD in a relevant sector of responsibility (forestry and forest industries, agriculture/horticulture etc) and/or concerning development economics (BA or similar qualification in natural science or engineering) would be an advantage;
A minimum of 8 years’ practical industry, research or consultancy experience including: preparation and screening of feasibility and market studies, assessment of company strategies, profitability and risk analysis in a relevant sector;
Practical experience gained internationally within and outside the European Union; awareness and direct work experience in implementation of development projects and policies would be an advantage;
Detailed knowledge of applied quantitative methods, cost benefit analysis, risk analysis and modelling/forecasting the impact of competition and policy framework changes on the economic and financial viability of long-term capital and Regional Development investment in private and public sectors;
Advanced knowledge of Excel;
Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good command of the other. The knowledge of further languages would be appreciated.

Competencies:

Good interpersonal, team-working and communication skills
Good analytical and reasoning skills with capacity to provide sound judgement concerning the issues in areas of responsibility
Ability to operate in international environments, including those of developing countries
Capacity to plan and organise his/her work
Capacity to co-ordinate projects across directorates
Ability to draft clear and concise reports
Result orientated
Ability to work under pressure

Deadline for applications: 12th June 2011

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Infos: eurobrussels.com/Sector_Economist_Luxembourg

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