Environment and Social Analyst  

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 Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department (SFD) contributes to the delivery of AIIB’s commitment to sustainable development in projects that the Bank finances through performing operational compliance management in respect of AIIB’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), Procurement Policy, and Financial Management Guidance 

SFD is looking for junior Environmental and Social Professionals at an Analyst level who will participate in the preparation of both private sector and sovereign finance operations, implementation and reporting of projects as well as conduct any necessary research and analytical work, supervised by Senior Specialists. In doing so, they will develop skills in the application of environmental, social and climate provisions at operational level. THey will have rotating assignments throughout the two-year Graduate Analyst Program and will assume different roles and responsibilities related to the Bank’s environmental, social and climate agenda. 

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support AIIB’s due diligence on the environmental aspects of projects, conduct desk studies to assess the environmental and social (ES) feasibility of AIIB’s projects.
• Participate in the screening of the projects for potential environmental and climate change-related risks and impacts and propose the ES category for the project.
• Conduct studies on country systems and regulations of environmental issues.
• Support the appraisal of the environmental risks and impacts associated with investment projects against the requirements of AIIB’s Environmental and Social Framework ESF).
• Support the review of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) prepared by clients.
• Monitor implementation of ES aspects of the project and project compliance with AIIB’s environmental requirements for low-risk projects, and address any issues that may arise during project implementation, including any changes in project design or scope.
• Support the preparation and review of AIIB’s internal documents associated with projects.
• Support the organization of training on environmental safeguard systems for AIIB staff and clients; and contribute to AIIB’s knowledge base on environmental and social aspects, particularly related to climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem services, and emerging ESG frameworks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in environmental science, environmental planning, engineering, policy or management.
• 2-3 years (if with Bachelor’s degree) or 1-2 years (if with Master’s degree) of relevant experience doing research or working in environmental-related research institutes/universities, NGOs or consulting firms preferred.
• High levels of competency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Knowledge of one or more areas of environmental modelling, e.g., models for air dispersion and noise.
• Experience working in developing countries a plus.
• Good team player with strong initiative.
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills in English.

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.

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