Manager, Environment and Social

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyondinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 109 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 AIIB’s commitment to sustainable development through the implementation of its sustainability and fiduciary governance policies in projects that it finances. SFD performs operational compliance management in respect of AIIB’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), Paris Alignment commitment, Procurement Policy, and Financial Management Guidance. Building on the implementation lessons learned, emerging best practices as well as evolving requirements of clients, SFD specialists actively engage in innovation, development and continual enhancement of AIIB’s sustainability and fiduciary policies, directives, and guidance so that Bank-financed projects result in meaningful outcomes and impacts. In addition, SFD collaborates with other business units on the corporate agenda pertaining to environmental and social sustainability, operational procurement, and financial management.

The Environmental and Social (ES) Manager will primarily be responsible for managing an interdisciplinary team of environmental and social development specialists who support the realization of AIIB’s commitment to sustainable development consistent with its Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

 

Responsibilities:

The ES Manager will oversee effective implementation of AIIB’s environmental and social responsibilities during project preparation and implementation to assure compliance with AIIB’s ESP which includes the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) and Environmental and Social Exclusion List. They will lead the required coordination with relevant units on projects and undertaking institutional reporting.

The ES Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the ES team, and overseeing tasks related to the application of ESP, relying on the ESP Directive and Administrative Guidance, to investment projects. More specifically, this includes the following responsibilities:

• Manage a team of environmental and social development specialists, including, as authorized by DG SFD, assigning appropriate specialists and engaging consultants to support project teams in the preparation and implementation of investment projects.
• Manage relationships on environmental and social management issues with AIIB’s Investment Operations Departments; the Strategy, Policy and Budget Department; the Compliance, Effectiveness and Integrity Unit; and other departments, as warranted.
• Manage the development and conduct of training on the ESP and the associated ESP Directive and Administrative Guidance for AIIB staff and clients.
• Serve as an AIIB focal point for coordination activities with other multilateral development banks and bilateral development organizations.
• Serve as the AIIB lead focal point on relations with external stakeholders, including civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations, concerning environmental and social issues in AIIB investment operations.
• Coordinate and support, as authorized by the DG SFD, the work on Operational Policies, Directives, and Administrative Guidance related to environmental and social issues to ensure consistency and coherence.
• Support the formulation and implementation of the environmental and social aspects of AIIB’s sector strategies, policies, programs and projects.
• Advise the Project teams and clients on screening for climate change-related risks and impacts and support clients in managing those risks and impacts during preparation and implementation of projects.
• Guide clients and project teams on monitoring implementation of the ES aspects of the project and addressing any issues that arise during project implementation, including any changes in project design or scope.
• From time to time, support the DG SFD in the management of, and institutional reporting on, other fiduciary and control aspects.
• Lead coordination and collaboration efforts between AIIB and other MDBs on ES-related matters.

 

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in environmental or natural or social science, engineering, planning, law, finance, business, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant international experience in environment and social planning, and risk management either working for, or as a government counterpart or consultant to, a multilateral/regional development bank, bilateral development organizations, or a private sector organization engaged in the development and implementation of infrastructure projects and their financing.
• A successful track record in planning and managing environmental and social aspects of infrastructure programs and projects (including project design and feasibility studies, strategic and project-level environmental and social assessments and related types of studies for resettlement and Indigenous Peoples, environmental and social management plans and frameworks, consultation and disclosure processes and grievance redress mechanisms) which may include, but not limited to, the energy, transport, water, ICT and urban development sectors.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven track record as a manager and/or leader of interdisciplinary teams and experience in working with public and private sector clients, development partners, and external stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations, civil society, etc.
• Sound critical thinking and familiarity with business processes and international good practice in infrastructure investment operations.
• A high level of personal integrity and a sense of accountability.
• The Manager will be expected to travel frequently and extensively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of language(s) of a country in which AIIB invests would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage and work in multi-disciplinary teams.

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.

 

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