Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow-infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 104 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized up to USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Working with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity. AIIB's Investment Operations comprises two regional teams, 1 and 2. Each regional team is led by a Vice President (VP) and reporting staff includes client relations specialists, technical specialists, and bankers. Region 1 is responsible for South East Asia, the Pacific Islands, and South Asia (except Pakistan and Afghanistan), while Region 2 covers Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America. The Senior Investment Operations Specialist - Transport will contribute to AIIB's lending program by supporting the planning, design, preparation, and implementation of projects/programs that meet the transport growth demand and improve transportation efficiency in client countries. They will be responsible for the delivery of AIIB's transport lending program and its implementation in areas such as road connectivity, transport logistics, railways, urban transportation, aviation, and road safety, among others. They will also be responsible for the development of regional connectivity transport investment operations in support of AIIB's policy for regional connectivity. Responsibilities Lead and/or contribute to an assessment of transport policies in client countries to understand their impact on transport operations and service delivery in these areas. Build innovative approaches to the development of transport sector operations to support sustainable economic development and poverty reduction, in consultation with clients, development partners and other stakeholders. Lead and contribute to the design, preparation, and delivery of transport projects, focusing on quality and delivery of development outcomes. Supervise transport sector projects and programs under implementation to ensure appropriate technical quality and consistency with project objectives. This entails reviewing the technical designs of projects, implementation arrangements, and the adequacy of procurement and fiduciary arrangements for the projects in coordination with other team members. Advise clients on the preparation of feasibility studies, technical designs, and cost-effective analysis leading to investment prioritization, and undertake technical and economic analysis of project investments and programs. Review and assess the implementation capacity of project counterparts and supporting institutions/agencies and collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approaches at the country level. Contribute to knowledge building and management in the transport sector and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues in the sector. Develop investment strategies with clients to pursue the most effective approach to achieve transportation efficiency in various economic environments and the specific needs of client countries. Requirements A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant working experience in transport planning or engineering and undertaking economic feasibility studies for transport investments, urban transport development planning and/or traffic management/analysis. Minimum of 3 years of autonomous project management experience. Extensive experience working in transport operations or the management of transport/logistic projects in middle-income and/or developed countries and the introduction of state-of-the-art technology/expertise to countries in Asia. Experience in planning and programming of investment and maintenance works in the transport sector, and institutional reforms would be favorably considered. Must have worked in at least three countries outside their own home country. Work experience in developing countries would be an advantage. An understanding of the challenges facing the Asian transport sector, and familiarity with various modes of transport activities and development in general, and in-depth knowledge of at least one mode of transport. Strong organizational and project management skills to conduct day-to-day management of a large and complex project portfolio. Proven experience and depth of expertise in one transport area, or breadth across multiple transport areas, with in-depth knowledge within one area. Experience working on or leading teams and/or demonstrated potential qualities for team leadership. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of a language(s) of a country in which AIIB invests would be an advantage. Master's degree or equivalent in transport engineering or other transport-related fields including economics, transport planning, traffic management and transport engineering (for all modes of transport such as road, railway, port, aviation, and urban transport). AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB. Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment. ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 24:00 GMT+8 on the dates listed. ** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) is a multilateral platform designed to increase high-quality connectivity investments in developing countries through wider application of accredited International Financial Institutions (IFIs) standards and to encourage other investors and financial institutions to adopt these standards. The MCDF activities include information sharing, building capacity and project preparation. The MCDF comprises: A Collaboration Platform, overseen and directed by the Coordination Committee (CC), to promote communication and collaboration between partner governments, IFIs and emerging market investors about standards and best practices, and infrastructure pipelines. A Finance Facility, overseen and directed by the Governing Committee (GC), to support grants to activities of the MCDF. A Secretariat to support the day-to-day operations of the MCDF. An Administrator to provide other, mainly financial, services to the MCDF. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) serves as the Administrator of the MCDF and host of the Secretariat with effect from June 30, 2020. The Secretariat will provide program management and administrative services to support the Finance Facility and the Collaboration Platform. It will be administratively established by, but functionally independent from, AIIB. Recognizing its functional independence, the Secretariat will be accountable to the GC for its activities while remaining accountable to the Administrator for complying with its administrative rules and procedures. The operations of the MCDF, including positions of the MCDF Secretariat, are subject to the availability of funds contributed to the MCDF. The Senior Infrastructure Standards Officer will be one of the senior members of the Platform Team of the MCDF Secretariat that is responsible for supporting the Collaboration Platform. The post-holder will be responsible for leading the Collaboration Platform's work in information-sharing on IFI standards and best practices (with a particular focus on debt sustainability, environmental and social safeguards, fossil fuel investments and promoting clean energy, preventing and combating fraud and corruption, procurement, and transparency and disclosure of information). Responsibilities: Develop and implement a strategy to achieve the targets in the MCDF Results Framework for the Collaboration Platform's work on standards and best practices. Generate innovative ideas for Platform events, knowledge products, practitioner networks and other activities on standards and best practices. Commission, supervise and quality assure the implementation of activities on standards and best practices by members of the Platform Team that leads the delivery of events, knowledge products and MCDF's Jigsaw online platform. Together with the Head of the Platform Team, lead the promotion of the Platform's work on standards and best practices with partner IFIs, developing country governments, emerging market investors and other infrastructure actors. Ensure the collection of rigorous monitoring and evaluation data on the Platform's work in order to track progress, and learn and adapt to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Provide support to the Program team as required, on its capacity building and project preparation projects with respect to infrastructure standards and best practices. Requirements Minimum 8-10 years of experience working on environmental, social and governance standards for investments in developing countries, at least some of which was for multilateral development banks. Able to work independently and thrive on bringing creativity and new thinking to the job. Strategic and results-focused thinker. Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. Able to see the opportunity and take initiative to put a plan into action. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Written material must be print ready. Master's degree or equivalent in economics/finance, infrastructure, social development, climate and environment, governance or other related fields from a reputable university. The MCDF is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 24:00 GMT+8 on the dates listed. ** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) is a multilateral platform designed to increase high-quality connectivity investments in developing countries through wider application of accredited international financial institutions (IFIs) standards and to encourage other investors and financial institutions to adopt these standards. The MCDF activities include information sharing, building capacity and project preparation. The MCDF comprises: A Collaboration Platform, overseen and directed by the Coordination Committee (CC), to promote communication and collaboration among the IFIs and other development partners about their plans and activities relating to infrastructure and connectivity investment, investment standards, debt sustainability and other social and economic issues that help ensure the sustainability and transparency of investments. A Finance Facility, overseen and directed by the Governing Committee (GC), that would fund grants: To the accredited implementing partners of the MCDF when they carry out preparation activities for connectivity projects, prioritizing projects that are undertaken in collaboration with new development partners interested in implementing projects with stronger investment standards; To developing countries and/or new development partners for capacity building activities for developing countries and/or new development partners in the areas of sustainable investments; and For activities proposed by the collaboration platform. A Secretariat to support the day-to-day operations of the MCDF led by a CEO. An Administrator to provide corporate, mainly financial, services to the MCDF. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) serves as the Administrator of the MCDF and host of the Secretariat with effect from June 30, 2020. The Secretariat will provide program management and administrative services to support the Finance Facility and the Collaboration Platform. It will be administratively established by, but functionally independent from, AIIB. Recognizing its functional independence, the Secretariat will be accountable to the GC for its substantive activities while remaining accountable to the Administrator for complying with AIIB's administrative rules and procedures. The operations of the MCDF, including positions of the MCDF Secretariat, are subject to the availability of funds contributed to the MCDF. Notwithstanding this, MCDF Secretariat staff will be hired under AIIB staff rules, receiving the same remuneration and benefits as regular AIIB staff with an equivalent level of seniority. Head of Governance Team - Duties and Accountabilities The Head of the Governance Team will be the day-to-day manager of the Governance Team and will be responsible for ensuring that the team fulfills its duties and responsibilities. Under the leadership of the CEO, the Head of the Governance Team will work closely with the CEO and heads of the other MCDF Secretariat teams to collectively ensure that the MCDF Secretariat fulfills its functions in an effective and efficient way. Responsibilities: Governance Preparing for, and servicing the Governing Committee and the Coordination Committee (hereinafter referred to as the MCDF Governing Bodies), and servicing their Chairs as Secretary. This will include organization of in-person and virtual meetings, preparation of the agenda for meetings, summary reports of meetings, and managing consultations and decisions by mail or electronic communications; Preparing proposed governance policies, procedures and other documents to facilitate decision making for review and approval by the appropriate MCDF Governing Bodies; Tracking decisions by the MCDF Governing Bodies and monitoring implementation of such decisions; Designing and maintaining the MCDF Management Information System (MIS); and Coordinating with other teams in the Secretariat. Communications and External Relations Developing and implementing a communications strategy, preparation of annual reports, speeches, press releases, reports and articles, preparation of outreach materials and publications; and Managing external relations, including providing support to the CEO with a view to building and deepening relations with contributors, client countries, AIIB senior Management, accredited implementing partners, and new partners. Financing and relations with the Administrator Serving as the focal point within the Secretariat for relations with the MCDF Administrator; Preparing the annual work plan and budgets for the Secretariat and tracking expenses; Working with the Administrator and the Program team to track funding availability for new activities; Working with the Administrator to develop formats for financial reporting to the governing bodies and contributors on the MCDF Account, including contributions, funding decisions, cash transfers, disbursements reported, and amounts returned; and Working with the Administrator to prepare financing policies and financial reporting formats to be used by the IPs. Other Any other duty assigned by the CEO of the Secretariat. Requirements Minimum 15-20 years of working experience in government, multilateral development banks, financial institutions or other relevant organizations. Demonstrated ability to maintain dialogue at a senior level with government agencies, IFIs, and other development finance institutions (DFIs) as well as private sector entities. Experience working with IFIs, DFIs and other financial institutions. Working experience in the corporate secretariat or legal department of multilateral development banks is preferable. Substantial understanding and experience with the mechanisms and instruments in the governance and administration of partnerships and funding facilities. Experience in leading teams and/or demonstrated potential qualities for team leadership. Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. A Master's degree or equivalent in law, political science, business administration, finance, economics or related fields from a reputable university. ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 24:00 GMT+8 on the dates listed. ** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) is a multilateral platform designed to increase high-quality connectivity investments in developing countries through wider application of accredited international financial institutions (IFIs) standards and to encourage other investors and financial institutions to adopt these standards. The MCDF activities include information sharing, building capacity and project preparation. The MCDF comprises: A Collaboration Platform, overseen and directed by the Coordination Committee (CC), to promote communication and collaboration among the IFIs and other development partners about their plans and activities relating to infrastructure and connectivity investment. A Finance Facility, overseen and directed by the Governing Committee (GC), to support grants to activities of the MCDF. A Secretariat to support the day-to-day operations of the MCDF. An Administrator to provide other, mainly financial, services to the MCDF. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) serves as the Administrator of the MCDF and host of the Secretariat with effect from June 30, 2020. The Secretariat will provide program management and administrative services to support the Finance Facility and the Collaboration Platform. It will be administratively established by, but functionally independent from, AIIB. Recognizing its functional independence, the Secretariat will be accountable to the GC for its activities while remaining accountable to the Administrator for complying with its administrative rules and procedures. The operations of the MCDF, including positions of the MCDF Secretariat, are subject to the availability of funds contributed to the MCDF. The Communications Officer / Senior Communications Officer will support the MCDF develop and execute its communication campaigns. Responsibilities: Develop communications strategies and execute high-quality, multi-channel communication campaigns that bring MCDF's mission to life; incorporate a data-driven evaluation program to measure campaign effectiveness. Collaborate with multiple internal and external business partners to ensure alignment and understanding of media opportunities and issues. Collaborate with teams across MCDF to surface stories that demonstrate how MCDF is fulfilling its mandate and turn those stories into compelling content for omnichannel campaigns and outreach efforts. Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets (print, TV, radio, web etc.) managing MCDF's presence on different media platforms (print, broadcast and digital). Conduct speech training. Write, review, and edit communications materials, including speeches, press releases, articles, briefing notes, brochures, and background papers. Develop and manage various events to build brand awareness of the MCDF to ensure that communication opportunities are maximized. Manage the MCDF website, social media accounts and branding. Ensure communications are executed to a standard of excellence and are accurate, engaging, properly positioned, easy to understand, and consistent with MCDF's brand goals. Any other duty assigned by the CEO of the Secretariat. Requirements Minimum 8-10 years of experience in a corporate communications role at a multilateral development bank or private sector, financial institution, or other relevant organization. Able to work independently and thrive on bringing creativity and new thinking to the job. Up-to-date on best practices in digital channels and visual storytelling. Strategic and results-focused thinker. Keen understanding of how communications contribute to organizational goals. Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. Able to see the opportunity and take initiative to put a plan into action. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Written material must be print ready. Master's degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, political science, economics/finance, international relations, public affairs, marketing or other related fields from a reputable university. The MCDF is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 24:00 GMT+8 on the dates listed. ** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.