Senior Infrastructure Specialist
2 weeks ago
About The Economist
The Economist is a leading international news organization known for its insightful analysis and commentary on global affairs. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Specialist to join our team in Beijing.
Job Summary
The Senior Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical expertise and advisory support to our clients in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on climate policy and infrastructure development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics, public policy, or a related field, with at least 8-10 years of experience in development project processing and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising project teams on structuring investment operations to align with country development priorities and our organization's strategies and overall operational objectives.
- Advising clients on the preparation of project feasibility studies, sector-specific, and thematic studies to facilitate loan processing by investment departments.
- Reviewing and analyzing clients' policy and regulatory frameworks, identifying gaps and constraints, and formulating time-bound policy actions for inclusion in our climate-focused policy-based financing operations.
- Participating in strategic dialogues with clients, co-financing partners, and stakeholders to identify business opportunities that enhance project design and outcomes.
- Fostering partnerships with multilateral development banks, government agencies, and international organizations to leverage collective expertise and ensure the successful implementation of our climate programs.
- Supporting the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of operational knowledge, with a focus on lessons learned and emerging best practices in project processing and implementation.
- Preparing regular reports for our senior management, staff, and clients, outlining key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned during project processing and implementation.
Qualifications
- Candidates should have an advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in economics, public policy, engineering, finance, environmental science, or related fields.
- Candidates must have an in-depth understanding of one or more key infrastructure sectors, such as energy, transport, urban development, water, or health and education.
- Proven track record in contributing to high-level policy dialogues with governments, providing actionable advice on climate-related reforms.
- Strong technical and analytical abilities to address complex policy issues and offer practical solutions aligned with our climate and development goals.
- Experience in processing and implementing infrastructure projects in developing countries, particularly policy-based loans, is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with governments, multilateral development banks, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work constructively in a multicultural environment and contribute as a collaborative team member in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional languages spoken in our regions is a plus.
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