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Investment Officer, Water & Health [Beijing]
POSTED BY: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
REF:AIIB 2092
Date Published:Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Date of Expiration:Sunday, April 6, 2025
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 China | BEIJING in China |
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| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| JOB TYPE |
| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Ref. Number 24226
Minimum 5-8 years of experience
Department/Division Public Sector Clients Department, Region 1
Job Type Global Recruitment
Location Beijing
Posting Date Oct 07, 2024
Closing Date Oct 28, 2024
ABOUT
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 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 Public Sector Clients Department, Region 1 (PSC1) is responsible for identifying, originating, preparing, executing, and investing in projects with public sector clients in South Asia (except Afghanistan and Pakistan), South East Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Sub-Saharan Africa across the range of AIIB-covered sectors through various financing instruments and solutions. PSC1 leads the coverage of public sector clients, taking responsibility for project preparation, due diligence, and approval processes of projects; ensuring key economic, commercial, financial, and legal issues are considered and incorporated in the financing structure and legal documentation, and followed through during the implementation phase. The sectors covered by PSC1 financing include transport, energy, water, sanitation, urban, health, education, digital and other productive sectors linked to infrastructure.
ROLE OVERVIEW
1. The Investment Officer – Water & Health will contribute towards AIIB’s overall lending program by supporting the planning, design, preparation, and implementation of projects/programs that will help meet the rapid growth demands of the sector.
2. The Officer will be responsible for increasing investments in climate change and resilience and for designing, preparing, appraising, and monitoring water resources management, irrigation and drainage, flood control, water supply and sanitation, and wastewater management projects.
3. The Officer is also expected to contribute to AIIB's emerging focus on health sector investments, providing sovereign clients with financial and technical support for their healthcare initiatives.
4. The Officer will also be responsible for understanding and responding to the water sector challenges facing Asia and the Pacific which include the need for more effective management of water resources; efficient water uses to meet the demands in the water and sanitation and irrigation sectors; and effective wastewater and stormwater management for pollution control and flood mitigation, both in urban and rural environments.
5. This versatile role will involve responsibilities across infrastructure investments, including healthcare infrastructure, ensuring that both water and healthcare outcomes are supported through sustainable and resilient solutions, contributing to broader community well-being.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. A minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience in the water sector. The candidate's track record and experience could combine technical expertise in institutional, climate change adaptation, climate risk assessment in water infrastructure, and economic water issues.
2. Extensive international project experience in water projects. Experience in water management issues in developing countries in general would be desirable. Additionally, an understanding of healthcare infrastructure would be a plus.
3. In-depth technical knowledge in areas such as water supply, sanitation, flood management, and healthcare infrastructure.
4. Proven experience in coordinating and/or managing large or multidisciplinary water programs would be an added advantage.
5. Strong ability to lead teams and manage complex programs, with potential for leadership in large-scale projects across both water and health sectors.
6. Ability to forge partnerships with clients, co-financiers, and other stakeholders across both water and health sectors, ensuring alignment with AIIB's strategic priorities.
7. Organizational and project management skills to conduct day-to-day management of a project portfolio of water and healthcare projects effectively, including oversight of procurement and contract administration.
8. Master's degree in a technical field relevant to water, either water supply and sanitation; water resources management; wastewater management; irrigation, flood management and drainage, natural resources management; or other related fields with significant water sector competence.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a reputable university, preferably in conflict resolution, psychology, counseling, law, management, social sciences, or related fields.
2. Understanding of ombuds, mediation, and staff grievance mechanisms in international organizations. A certificate or training in related fields would be advantageous.
3. At least 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience. Experience in a multinational organization and/or a multicultural environment is preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to conduct research and prepare reports and documents.
5. Proven skills and experience in organizing events and training.
6. Commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion, and sensitivity to cross-cultural factors in communications and interpersonal relations.
7. Discretion and experience working in highly confidential environments, and ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
8. Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented. Ability to juggle multiple priorities.
9. Excellent command of oral and written English. Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage
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 in AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to 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.
* Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (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.
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