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Head of Project Monitoring

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is a multilateral development bank with an exclusively social mandate from its 43 member countries. The CEB finances investment and provides technical assistance in social sectors such as education, health and affordable housing, while focusing on the needs of vulnerable people, as well as on the social dimensions of climate change and the environment.

 

The Loans & Social Development Directorate (L&D), at the heart of the project lifecycle, cooperates closely with other CEB Directorates to develop the Bank’s loan and grant operations, within the orientations of the CEB’s Strategic Framework, and fulfil the CEB’s distinctive social mandate.

 

The Loans & Social Development Directorate is seeking a Head of Project Monitoring to lead the Project Monitoring team and supervise the monitoring of the Bank’s projects from appraisal to completion, according to missions’ goals and decisions set by the Director of Loans & Social Development Directorate to meet objectives set by the decision-making bodies and committees and fulfil the CEB's mandate.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Supervise and coordinate the continuous monitoring and financing of a large portfolio of projects in various sectors / countries and with various Borrowers (sovereign, financial institutions, public companies, local authorities) from projects appraisal to their completion.
  • Hire, mentor, train, motivate and evaluate the work of a diverse team of experts, provide advice and ensure that activities are completed within deadlines and in collaboration with other departments of the Bank.
  • Manage the evolution of existing processes/procedures/methods to evaluate project progress and financing, in compliance with the CEB’s Loan and Project Financing Policy, CEB’s Strategic Framework, the Framework Loan Agreements, and in close cooperation with the other Bank’s services. Contribute to the evolution of relevant policies.
  • During the project cycle phases, assess expertise and workload to assign monitoring managers, ensure timely service delivery, and clear their input on monitoring, disbursement and reporting.  Oversee the quality and timely input of monitoring managers, validate final documents, and co-sign key communications and contract amendments.
  • Participate in internal committees and contribute to the Project Cycle Business Line Process as a L&D referent. Develop strategic plans and policies and provide expert advice on policies, rules, procedures and tools.
  • Manage business activities focusing on operational and financial efficiency. Support innovation and automation in all the relevant activities. Monitor and review organisational activities and ensure that they are completed within deadlines and allocated budget.
  • Act as an expert advisor to the Director of Directorate by evaluating situations, facilitating consultation with peers and managers and providing adequate advice to foster the team’s progress.

 

PROFILE

 

Academic background:

  • A postgraduate degree in economics, business administration, management or equivalent.

 

Professional background:

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in development project financing, in financial management or financial and economic evaluation of projects.
  • Proven experience acquired in an international organisation, International Financial Institution, EU organisation, investment banks.
  • Excellent people management skills and proven successful display of managerial and leadership abilities.
  • Strong judgement skills and ability to analyse situations, assess implications and evaluate results in order to make the best decision in solving problems.
  • Good ability to identify new opportunities, develop and create new ideas, systems, and relationships for the success of the team and Directorate
  • Strong capacity to communicate, listen actively, negotiate, find compromises and influence others into action.
  • Strong writing skills to draft clear, concise and convincing presentations, speeches and documents.
  • Proficiency in the use of standard office software (MS Office suite, Zoom, etc.) and solid knowledge of project lifecycle management software.

 

Language skills:

  • Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written, and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
  • Knowledge of one or more other Member State language(s) is an asset.

 

Core competencies:

  • Adaptability
  • Client Orientation
  • Communication
  • Innovation
  • Result Orientation
  • Team Work

 

Nationality:

  • Citizen of one of the Bank’s Member States: Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holy See, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and Ukraine.

 

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

 

1. Initial 4-year contract (including a one-year probationary period) with the possibility of renewal one or more times up to six years and of conversion into an indefinite-term contract.

 

2. Grade and salary:

    • A4 – A5
    • Depending on level of experience, monthly salary range starts between 10,778.85 EUR and 12,482.43 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
    • Appointment may be made at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
    • Grades are established without any discrimination (including gender discrimination).

 

For more information, please consult the CEB Basic Salary Scale in section 5. Benefits of the CEB website

 

As an international financial institution, CEB remuneration is exempt of income tax in France. In addition, our offer includes allowances* and medical and personal insurance. Staff members benefit from a contributory pension plan which provides them with either a pension or a leaving allowance.

 

* Exact benefit package to be determined based on selected candidate’s personal situation:

• basic family allowance

• expatriation

• dependent child supplement

• additional dependent child supplement for a single-parent family

• supplement for a disabled and dependent parent

• supplements for a disabled or severely disabled child

• education allowance (children) for expatriate staff members

• installation allowance and reimbursement of travel and removal expenses

 

 

RECRUITMENT CONDITIONS

 

The CEB welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of CEB Member States.

 

The CEB rigorously applies the principle of equal pay for equivalent work. We are committed to workplace gender equality and strive to ensure the recruitment of suitably qualified and experienced staff without regard to their gender, as well as their age, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, or disability. In line with peer international financial institutions, the CEB is EDGE certified (Move level), having demonstrated its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have been assessed against the highest global standards.

 

Our selection process includes several steps conducted online, such as digitally recorded interviews, technical assignments and interactive panel interviews.

 

Applications (CV and cover letter) from CEB Member States candidates should be made in English or French using the Bank's online application system at CEB Careers before midnight Paris time on  22 June 2025.

 

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