Managing Director – Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (MD-CEIU)

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 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 Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU) was established in 2016 as an independent unit within AIIB and forms part of the Bank’s  Oversight Mechanism, created by its Board of Directors (Board) under Article 26(iv) of AIIB’s Articles of Agreement. This provision empowers the Board to “supervise the management and the operation of the Bank on a regular basis, and establish an oversight mechanism for that purpose, in line with principles of transparency, openness, independence and accountability”.

The primary responsibilities of CEIU as set forth in the CEIU Terms of Reference (ToR) are: (a) to provide an opportunity for an independent and impartial handling of external requests or complaints regarding compliance with the AIIB Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) under the Project-affected People’s Mechanism (PPM) Policy; (b) to strengthen institutional performance, credibility, internal and external accountability and learning by selectively assessing the quality and results of the Bank’s ongoing and completed investment projects, operational policies, strategies and procedures in accordance with the AIIB Learning and Evaluation Policy (LEP); and (c) to support the Bank’s clean values by investigating project-related fraud and corruption cases under the Policy on Prohibited Practices. Grouping these three functions under CEIU supports the Bank’s corporate learning and accountability culture by deriving findings and lessons across all three functions to support continuous improvement in AIIB policies and practices. Additionally, to the aforementioned functions, CEIU may provide independent input to the Board and the President when Management formulates and/or reviews operational policies and strategies or when otherwise agreed in the Board-approved CEIU work program.

 

Responsibilities of MD-CEIU:

• Set strategic objectives and direction for the work of CEIU in accordance with the CEIU ToR.
• Develop and coordinate with Management CEIU’s annual work plans and budgets as part of the Bank’s annual business plan and budget.
• Draft and coordinate with Management needed updates to relevant policies, directives, administrative guidance, methodologies and processes for the conduct of activities CEIU’s three functions.
• Oversee the preparation of reports, briefs, presentations, etc. on findings, lessons, and actions taken in each of CEIU’s three functions.
• Report quarterly to the Board and its Committees on the progress and results of CEIU’s implementation of its annual Workplan.
• Lead and coordinate training, cooperation, outreach, and associated activities of the three functions of CEIU.
• Represent CEIU in CEIU-related international and peer institution conferences, annual and consultation meetings, membership events and relevant discussions with partner institutions, external stakeholders and civil society.
• Act as a role model for inclusive behaviors expected by the organization. Promote, support and drive diversity and inclusion within the organization and with external parties.
• Promote a fair organizational culture by communicating goals, explaining the reasons behind the strategic decisions, and developing transparent mechanisms and collaborative processes within the organization.
• Ensure accountability in the CEIU team and actively contribute to their professional development.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• Should have a minimum of 20 years of relevant international experience working on development issues within one or more multilateral development banks or equivalent in operational functions or functions similar to those covered by CEIU, preferably including within developing Asia.
• At least 10 of those years should have been in a leadership function and position of influence within these institution(s), preferably managing an operational function or functions covered by CEIU.
• Familiar with internationally recognized corporate governance and integrity standards and their application within multilateral development banks or international financial institutions.
• Have proven leadership and interpersonal skills, exceptional judgement and problem-solving capacity, professional and intellectual integrity, and superior ethics and diligence.
• Ability to actively listen, effectively interact, and build trust across organizational structures, with the Board, Management, staff, government officials, counterparts, and staff of peer institutions and civil society.
• Ability to provide vision and innovate, develop, manage, and adapt plans and resources to achieve impactful results.
• Strong analytical and evaluative competencies and a learning-oriented and growth mindset.
• Clear and persuasive written, oral and digital communication skills in the English language.
• Commitment to continuous institution-wide improvement, to fostering and retaining talent, and motivating a diverse team of high-level professional staff.
• At minimum, should have a Masters-level degree, or equivalent, in the fields of governance, public administration, law, economics, public policy, finance, conflict management or related disciplines.

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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