Career Opportunities

Senior Partnership Officer - Institutional Engagement & Regional Cooperation

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Reporting directly to the Manager, Institutional Engagement and Regional Cooperation, provide guidance and support for AIIB’s engagement with operational partners with a focus on non-regional member countries (Members of the Bank - AIIB), including philanthropies, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donors and development institutions, for AIIB’s implementation of its Corporate Strategy.
• Provide operational guidance and support for AIIB’s engagement with global and regional initiatives/platforms with a focus on Africa and Latin-America to identify and originate cross-border connectivity project opportunities while utilizing available internal and external resources and facilities for project preparations.
• Support AIIB’s cooperation with non-regional knowledge partnerships including with the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) Secretariat through co-hosting the operation matching events and other workshops related to thematic priorities of AIIB Corporate Strategy.
• Explore and develop relationships in AIIB’s non-regional member countries with upstream and concessional finance providers (such as multilateral special funds, philanthropic foundations, and industry institutions) to create mutually beneficial investment opportunities.
• Conduct any other tasks assigned by the Manager, Institutional Engagement and Regional Cooperation and the Director-General, OPD. 

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant working experience in project operation and strategic partnership in Africa and Latin America and demonstrated understanding of development issues, particularly in AIIB’s non-regional member countries.
• Ability to provide practical application of policy, financing, technical and operational knowledge to complete difficult assignments.
• Superior client orientation, and able to work with all levels of staff, management, clients and partners; adept at identifying, coordinating and discussing program/project level issues with the Bank’s various departments and management.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills, including the ability to work with, and relate to, a wide range of stakeholder-donors, clients, and staff.
• Proven track record of working efficiently, under time pressure and in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent proficiency of professional writing and speaking of English is required. Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish would be considered an asset. Should be comfortable to communicate and work in an international and culturally diverse environment.
• A strong team player with a proactive attitude and able to work independently.
• Minimum Master’s degree in finance, business, economics, international relations, public policy, or related fields from a reputable university.

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.