Senior Sustainability Project Manager

16 hours ago


Beijing, Beijing, China Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB Full time

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB: Delivering Sustainable Development

About Us

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank that plays a pivotal role in financing infrastructure for tomorrow in Asia and beyond. Our mission is to promote sustainable development through the implementation of our Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). We collaborate with partners to unlock new capital and invest in green, technology-enabled infrastructure that promotes regional connectivity.

Our Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department (SFD) contributes to AIIB's commitment to sustainable development by implementing our sustainability and fiduciary governance policies in projects we finance. SFD performs operational compliance management in respect of AIIB's ESF, Paris Alignment commitment, Procurement Policy, and Financial Management Guidance.

We are seeking a Senior Sustainability Project Manager to lead our social development team within SFD. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the realization of AIIB's commitment to sustainable development consistent with our ESF.

Job Description

The Principal Social Development Specialist will be responsible for:

  • Managing and leading a team of social development specialists, including assigning appropriate specialists and engaging consultants to support project teams in the preparation and implementation of investment projects;
  • Advising and supporting social development specialists in the application of ESF in investment operations;
  • Managing relationships on environmental and social development thematic topics with relevant departments, including operational departments; the Compliance, Effectiveness and Integrity Unit, the Strategy, Policy and Budget Department; the Communications Department, and others as warranted;
  • Managing the development and conducting training on the ESP and the associated ESP Directive and Administrative Guidance for AIIB staff and clients.
  • Serving as AIIB focal point for coordination activities with other MDBs and bilateral development organizations on social development topics;
  • Serving as AIIB focal point on relations with external stakeholders, including civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations, concerning environmental and social issues in AIIB's investment operations;
  • Coordinating and supporting, as authorized by Manager and DG SFD, the work on Operational Policies, Directives, and Administrative Guidance related to environmental and social issues to ensure consistency and coherence in their application;
  • Supporting the formulation and implementation of the social aspects of AIIB's sector strategies, policies, programs and projects;
  • Guiding clients and project teams on implementation monitoring of the social aspects of investment projects and addressing any issues that arise during Project implementation, including any changes in Project design or scope;
  • From time to time, supporting the ES Manager and DG, SFD in the management of, and institutional reporting on, ESF application and performance;
  • Leading internal capacity building initiatives within SFD and AIIB at large in the management of social development issues in AIIB's investment operations.
Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should have:

  • An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant discipline of social sciences;
  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant international experience in social planning, and risk management either working for, or as a government counterpart or consultant to, a multilateral/regional development bank, bilateral development organizations, or a private sector organization engaged in the development and implementation of infrastructure projects and their financing;
  • A successful track record in planning and managing social aspects of infrastructure programs and projects (including project design and feasibility studies, strategic and project-level social assessments and related types of studies for resettlement and Indigenous Peoples, social management plans and frameworks, consultation and disclosure processes and grievance redress mechanisms);
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven track record as a manager and/or leader of interdisciplinary teams and experience in working with public and private sector clients, development partners, and external stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations, civil society, etc.;
  • Sound critical thinking and familiarity with business processes and international good practice in infrastructure investment operations;
  • A high level of personal integrity and a sense of accountability;
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently and extensively;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Knowledge of language(s) of a country in which AIIB invests would be an advantage;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage and work in multi-disciplinary teams.

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.



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