Requisition ID	14427
Office Country	Tunisia
Office City	Tunis
Division	Banking
Dept. / Bus. Group	Southern & Eastern Mediterranean
Business Unit	SEMED – Tunis (Tunisia)
Contract Type	Intern
Contract Length	06 months
Posting End Date	15/10/2018

EBRD Tunis Resident Office (RO) is seeking to fill a six month minimum Internship position.

 

This is a support role designed to provide assistance with business development, new investments and monitoring of the existing portfolio. Working closely and under the continuous supervision of several RO bankers and the Head of Office, the Intern will support the RO team in all stages of project development and implementation.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities for this role will include, amongst other tasks, the following:

• Assistance in preparation of documentation for new projects, including comprehensive research and analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data; analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections.
• Assistance with documentation for existing projects, such as monitoring reports or datasheets; analysis of reports from investees.
• Conducting information research and analysis, in particular as related to the ongoing regulatory changes in the key sectors of the Tunisian economy (i.e. industry, agribusiness, ICT, property& tourism, infrastructure, energy, and FI).
• Preparation and monitoring of the RO’s information library and data-bases, containing up-to-date summaries regarding comparable transactions, capital markets (IPOs and bond issuances) and banking industry developments as well general macro-economic data of the Tunisian economy.
• Assistance in preparation of client presentations, describing the Bank, its added-value, its specific financing instruments as well as selected case studies
• Assistance in the preparation of the RO’s visibility events when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant degree from a leading business school or university (e.g., economics, finance, accounting, business administration, law); top tier leading business schools preferred
• Proven interest and sound understanding of business and finance
• Good knowledge of the Tunisian economy and of the key players in the business community is an advantage
• Developed analytical and numerical skills; ability for logical reasoning and interpretation of data
• Basic accounting skills: ability to read and interpret key accounts
• Ability to write well-structured and concise English documents
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Suite proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and spreadsheet skill
• Excellent communication skills in English and French; command of Arabic is an advantage
• Exposure to industry/country experience through previous internship roles desirable but not essential

 

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• The applicant should be an excellent team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to accept changes and ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment
• Result-oriented, with tenacity to reach goals despite obstacles, enthusiastic attitude and ability to work and think independently

 

One Principal Banker will have daily oversight of the activities of the Intern.
 

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. 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, sexual orientation or disabilities.

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