JOB NAME |
Investment Officer, Transport [Beijing]
POSTED BY: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
REF:AIIB 2103
Date Published:Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Date of Expiration:Monday, April 21, 2025
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
China | BEIJING in China |
INDUSTRY |
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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JOB TYPE |
Full-Time |
MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Ref. Number 24236 Minimum 5-8 years of experience Department/Division The Public Sector Clients Department, Region 2 Job Type Global Recruitment Location Beijing Posting Date Oct 18, 2024 Closing Date Nov 01, 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 2 (PSC2) is responsible for identifying, originating, preparing, executing, and investing in projects with public sector clients in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, North Africa and the Americas across the range of AIIB-covered sectors through various financing instruments and solutions. PSC2 leads the coverage of public sector clients, including state-owned enterprises, overseeing 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW 1. The Infrastructure Investment Department Region 2 is looking for an Investment Officer, Transport who 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. 2. The Specialist 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. They will also be responsible for the development of regional connectivity in transport investment operations, in support of AIIB’s policy for regional connectivity.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Contribute to the assessment of transport policies in client countries to understand their impact on transport operations and service delivery in the countries. 2. Support 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. 3. Contribute to the design, preparation, and delivery of transport projects, focusing on quality and delivery of development outcomes. 4. Coordinate transport sector projects and programs under implementation to ensure appropriate technical quality and consistency with project objectives. This entails reviewing the technical designs of the projects, implementation arrangements, the adequacy of procurement and fiduciary arrangements for the projects in coordination with other team members. 5. Contribute to knowledge building and management in the transport sector and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues in the sector. 6. 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.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 1. Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant working experience in a multilateral development bank undertaking economic feasibility studies for transport investments, urban transport development planning and/or traffic management/analysis. Real life operational and practical experience in the railway sector would be a plus. 2. 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 favourably considered. 3. 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. 4. Organizational and project management skills to conduct the day-to-day management of a large and complex project portfolio. 5. Proven experience and depth of expertise in one transport area, or breadth across multiple transport areas, with in-depth knowledge within one area. 6. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of Russian, French, Spanish or Portuguese would be an advantage. 7. 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) preferred.
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. * 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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