Partnership Officer - Institutional Engagement and Regional Cooperation (5828)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved Members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

The Operational Partnership Department (OPD), under the Vice Presidency, Policy and Strategy, is responsible for managing and coordinating the operational partnerships between AIIB and relevant multilateral organizations, fora and stakeholders, administering the Bank’s Special Funds resources including performing the role of Implementing Partner of selected partnership facilities, as well as managing the Bank’s engagement with regional coordination mechanisms, with the objective of building relationships that can mobilize additional resources for AIIB’s investment operations. The Institutional Engagement and Cooperation Team (IEC) under OPD is in charge of coordinating AIIB’s global and regional engagement, overall relationship management and strategic alignment with sovereign and nonsovereign partners, originating and managing technical partnerships and providing upstream support.

OPD is looking for a Partnership Officer for Institutional Engagement and Regional Cooperation whose primary responsibility will be to support AIIB’s global engagement and nonregional partnership work under the IEC, including partnership engagement and identification of business opportunities in the African and Latin American regions.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide support to the AIIB’s engagement in global policy fora and multilateral affairs, including collaboration with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), G20, United Nations and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare and coordinate AIIB's participation in high-level international conferences such as G20 meetings, COP and Annual Meetings of MDBs.
• Provide analytical support on global policy developments and trends to shape AIIB's global policy approach.
• Support AIIB’s operational and knowledge engagement with operational partners in AIIB's regional and nonregional Members, including bilateral and multilateral development institutions, in the implementation of AIIB's Corporate Strategy.
• Provide operational support for AIIB’s engagement with global and regional initiatives/platforms, including Africa and Latin America, to identify and originate cross-border connectivity project opportunities while utilizing available internal and external resources and facilities for project preparation.
• Explore and develop relationships with upstream and concessional finance providers (such as multilateral special funds, philanthropic foundations, and industry institutions) to create mutually beneficial investment opportunities.
• Design and facilitate the Partnership Forum with a set of interactive sessions on the various topics relevant to AIIB’s partnerships with different operational partners including those in nonregional Members.
• Conduct any other tasks assigned by their supervisor or Director General.

Requirements

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant working experience in multilateral affairs, external relations and/or partnership building within the context of international development finance.
• Experience in project operation and strategic partnership development in African and Latin American markets, and demonstrated understanding of development issues, particularly in AIIB’s nonregional Members, will be considered an asset.
• Master’s degree or higher in finance, business, economics, international relations, public policy, or related fields from a reputable university.
• Ability to produce, combine and apply policy, financing, technical and knowledge to complete complex assignments.
• Superior client orientation, and able to work with all levels of staff, management, clients and partners. Adept at identifying, coordinating and discussing program/project level issues with the Bank’s various departments and management.
• Experience in leading professional conferences or workshops and conducting stakeholder consultations.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills, including the ability to work with, and relate to, a wide range of stakeholder-donors, clients, and staff.
• Proven track record of working efficiently, under time pressure and in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent proficiency in professional writing and speaking in English. Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish would be considered an asset.
• Should be comfortable to communicate and work in an international and culturally diverse environment.
• A strong team player with a proactive attitude and able to work independently.

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. Join AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.