Chief Executive Officer (Base in Beijing)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AIIB seeks a proven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the MCDF Secretariat. Reporting to the Coordination Committee and Governing Committee, the CEO will manage daily operations and drive transparency, accountability, and high-quality infrastructure investment standards across MCDF activities.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with IFI partners, oversee information management, program planning, and reporting, and ensure financing and governance processes align with

Qualifications

• Experience with international development finance or infrastructure programmes.
• Proven ability to build and manage diverse partnerships.
• Ability to convene government and IFI leaders and stakeholders.
• Mastery of policy implementation and governance in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead MCDF Secretariat to fulfill its functions per MCDF Governing Instrument.
• Oversee collaboration with IFIs, partners and stakeholders to promote high‑quality infrastructure investments.
• Ensure reporting, transparency and accountability across programming, funding and operations.

Skills

IFIs standards

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Education

Master's degree in business administration, finance, economics or related field

Tools

Information management system

HR/policy alignment

Job description

Chief Executive Officer The MCDF is a multilateral platform designed to increase high-quality connectivity investments in developing countries through wider application of accredited international financial institutions (IFIs) standards and to encourage other investors and financial institutions to adopt these standards. The MCDF activities include information sharing, building capacity and project preparation. The MCDF comprises:

• A Collaboration Platform, overseen and directed by the Coordination Committee (CC), to promote communication and collaboration among the IFIs and other development partners about their plans and activities relating to infrastructure and connectivity investment.
• A Finance Facility, overseen and directed by the Governing Committee (GC), to support grants to activities of the MCDF.
• A Secretariat to support the day to day operations of the MCDF.
• An Administrator to provide other, mainly financial, services to the MCDF.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) serves as the Administrator of the MCDF and host of the Secretariat with effect from June 30, 2020. The Secretariat will provide program management and administrative services to support the Finance Facility and the Collaboration Platform. It will be administratively established by, but functionally independent from AIIB. Recognizing its functional independence, the Secretariat will be accountable to the GC for its activities while remaining accountable to the Administrator for complying with its administrative rules and procedures.

The operations of the MCDF, including positions of the MCDF Secretariat, are subject to the availability of funds contributed to the MCDF.

To ensure effective operations of the MCDF Secretariat, we are seeking a highly experienced leader with a strong professional background to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MCDF Secretariat.

Responsibilities

The CEO, operating under functional authority of the CC and the GC and in accordance with the administrative policies and procedures of the AIIB, will be responsible for managing the MCDF Secretariat to successfully fulfill the Secretariat functions set forth in the MCDF Governing Instrument.

Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• a) Supporting the Collaboration Platform. This will include:
  • promoting communication and information exchange among participants in the Collaboration Platform;
  • leading efforts in organizing workshops, briefings and knowledge sharing events;
  • engaging in publishing best practices and successful MCDF's activities; and
  • reaching out to and collaborating with other facilities and platforms that support or promote connectivity investments and the application of IFI investment standards.
• b) Putting in place effective processes to support the GC of the MCDF Finance Facility. This will include:
  • preparing documentation for review and decision by the GC;
  • overseeing implementation of the decisions of the GC;
  • leading the development and update of operational policies of the MCDF Secretariat;
  • coordinating the preparation of and determining the content of the proposed work programs for approval by the GC;
  • working closely with the Administrator to ensure the application by the Secretariat of AIIB policies regarding HR, procurement, accounting, IT and other administrative policies and processes;
  • ensuring adequate reporting on administration, programming, and financing to ensure transparency and accountability, including reporting on the status of the programming pipeline and funding;
  • Coordinating with IFI Implementing Partners and other development partners as necessary to facilitate sharing of information on projects ideas and proposals, review the Finance Facility's pipeline, and facilitate coordination and synergies among activities financed by the Finance Facility;
  • leading the development and maintenance of the Information Management System and the database for appropriate recording of MCDF decisions and funded activities; and
  • monitoring the implementation of the MCDF Results Framework and the Results Risk Framework.
• c) Collaborating with stakeholders including other multilateral facilities and organizations to keep abreast of the changing infrastructure landscape to ensure that MCDF is well positioned to support high quality infrastructure and connectivity investments and the introduction of IFI standards by new partners and developing countries.
• d) Engaging with existing and potential contributors with the aim to seek financial sustainability of the MCDF Finance Facility;
• e) Managing relationships with IFI Implementing Partners, and expand the partnership of MCDF Implementing Partners in accordance with an accreditation process developed by the Secretariat and approved by the GC;
• f) Communicating and encouraging new partners to work with the MCDF and improve their investment standards with the support as needed of IFIs;
• g) Working to ensure that targets set forth in the MCDF Results Framework are achieved.
• h) Leading and managing the MCDF Secretariat staff in accordance with applicable AIIB rules and procedures; and
• i) Carrying out other functions assigned to her/him by the CC and/or the GC.

Requirements

The CEO of MCDF Secretariat should be a recognized leader with demonstrated competencies in managing an efficient, effective and responsive organization, building strong collaborative partnerships, mobilising resources and delivering results.

Work Experience

The successful candidate should be an established actor at the international level with proven ability to convene and engage with government and IFI leaders and other key stakeholders on infrastructure quality standards and connectivity investments. The successful candidate should have minimum 20 years of professional experience and proven ability to build and manage a diverse partnership in the public or private sector, implement a strategic vision, and effectively prioritise work activities. The successful candidate should have proven experience in an international organisation and preferably has managed work programmes that involve building consensus among diverse countries, IFIs and other stakeholders.

Functional Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and experience of international development finance, IFI operations, and/or infrastructure project development and finance;
• Proven professional experience in infrastructure programmes and facilities;
• Knowledge of IFI investment standards and their application;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain high‑level dialogue with government agencies, IFIs, and other development finance institutions as well as private sector entities;
• Demonstrated ability to mobilise resources raise funds and establish strong relations with contributors;
• Substantial understanding and experience of the mechanisms and instruments in the operations of partnerships and funding facilities;
• Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills, including the ability to attract, lead and develop high calibre teams of senior professionals, proven track record in fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture; and strong track record of management of diverse teams to deliver results;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including an ability to communicate at multiple levels and across diverse disciplines and cultures; and
• A Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, economics or related fields from a reputable university.

Behavioral Competencies

The successful candidate should:

• have strong intellectual, management and analytical skills, a broad-based and long-term view of strategic and organisational goals, and an ability to evaluate courses of action facing a complex system;
• have demonstrated independence and integrity;
• possess outstanding leadership abilities in international environment;
• be a strong facilitator, and have excellent interpersonal, advocacy, influencing and communication skills;
• have an international perspective and understanding of the issues and perspectives of a wide range of partners, and the ability to operate effectively in both developed and developing country settings.

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.

ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * 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.