Sustainable Development Specialist / Senior Sustainable Development Specialist (Base in Beijing[...]

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sustainable Development Specialist to lead workshops and training programs focused on climate-smart infrastructure and capacity building in developing countries. This role offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and collaborate with international financing institutions and governments. You will be responsible for generating ideas for events, organizing training, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. Join a diverse and dynamic team committed to sustainable development and make a significant impact in the field of infrastructure investments. If you are passionate about creating a prosperous future, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in infrastructure investments in developing countries.
• Master's degree in relevant fields from a reputable university.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for Platform events and knowledge products.
• Organize and supervise workshops and training programs.
• Lead engagement with partner IFIs and governments.

Skills

High-quality infrastructure investments

Climate-smart connectivity infrastructure

Project preparation and management

Sustainable transport

Renewable energy

Digital infrastructure

Procurement

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Anti-corruption and integrity

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance

Master's degree in infrastructure

Master's degree in social development

Master's degree in climate and environment

Master's degree in governance

Job description

Sustainable Development Specialist / Senior Sustainable Development Specialist (Base in Beijing)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank London, United Kingdom

Posted: 22 hours ago | Type: Permanent | Salary: Competitive

The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) is a multilateral initiative designed to promote high-quality connectivity and infrastructure investments in developing countries through partnerships. MCDF works in the sectors of transport, energy, ICT, and cross-border water management.

The MCDF comprises a Finance Facility and a Collaboration Platform. The Finance Facility is overseen and directed by the MCDF Governing Committee (GC) and provides grants to support funding proposals for project preparation and capacity building presented by accredited MCDF Implementing Partners. The Collaboration Platform, overseen by the MCDF Coordination Committee (CC), aims to promote communication and collaboration among its member International Financing Institutions (IFIs).

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) serves as the Administrator for the MCDF and hosts the MCDF Secretariat, which is functionally independent from AIIB. The MCDF Secretariat is accountable to the GC for its activities while complying with AIIB's administrative rules.

The MCDF Collaboration Platform seeks to share information on IFI standards and best practices for high-quality connectivity infrastructure with developing country governments and financiers. It is now seeking to hire a Sustainable Development Specialist / Senior Sustainable Development Specialist to lead workshops or training programs on knowledge sharing and capacity building in the following workstreams: climate-smart connectivity infrastructure; project preparation and management; sustainable transport; renewable energy; digital infrastructure; procurement; Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs); and anti-corruption and integrity. The focus workstreams will depend on the candidate's previous experience and interest. They will report to the Head of the Platform Team.

Responsibilities:

• Generate innovative ideas for Platform events, knowledge products, practitioner networks, and other activities on the focus workstreams mentioned above.
• Organize, moderate, supervise, and quality assure the implementation of workshops and training programs on the focus workstreams, as well as the generation of knowledge products from such activities.
• Lead engagement with partner IFIs, developing country governments, financiers, and other infrastructure actors on the focus workstreams, establishing MCDF as a valuable partner.
• Ensure the collection of monitoring and evaluation data on the Platform's work to track progress and adapt to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide support to the Program Team on capacity building and project preparation projects concerning the focus workstreams.
• Line management of staff and consultants as the MCDF Secretariat grows.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience working on high-quality infrastructure investments in developing countries, including experience with IFIs. This should include experience in at least two of the following priority topics: climate-smart connectivity infrastructure; project preparation and management; sustainable transport; renewable energy; digital infrastructure; procurement; Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs); and anti-corruption and integrity.
• Able to work independently and thrive on creativity and new thinking.
• Practical experience in planning and organizing knowledge events and training programs; able to take initiative to implement plans.
• Able to multitask with a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; written material must be print-ready.
• Master's degree or equivalent in economics/finance, infrastructure, social development, climate and environment, governance, or related fields from a reputable university.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a diverse team selected through a merit-based competitive process. We encourage applications from individuals from both within and outside AIIB Members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment. 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 strives to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants.