Strategy and Policy Officer - Corporate Strategy
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond – infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 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.
AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank’s annual business plan to implement the Bank’s strategies and manage the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan.
The Bank's first Corporate Strategy (CS), approved at the end of 2020, is built on a number of strategic choices, including focus on Asia, building partnerships, mobilizing investments and focusing on the project cycle. The CS is implemented through the annual Business Plan and Budget (BPB), which defines annual operational and institutional focus areas.
The Strategy, Policy and Budget Department (SPB) is seeking to recruit a Policy and Strategy Officer to support the development and implementation of AIIB’s strategic framework and the CS, including necessary coordination with topical working groups and ensuring an effective link to the annual BPB process.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development of Bank strategies and implementation of the CS.
- Identify and articulate key CS objectives and focus areas, and develop a logical sequence and prioritization of key levers, actions, milestones, impacts, and risks across the Bank's operations.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure their full participation and ownership of a holistic approach.
- Act as the focal point to coordinate different work streams, including topical working groups, and support their work as needed with necessary data and analytics.
- Prepare relevant documents to facilitate internal and external communications and consultations.
- Support the development of the annual business plan to ensure the implementation of CS, including developing and overseeing the implementation of the annual business plan and the quarterly business plan updates.
- Coordinate cross-departmental consultations, and ensure the link between departmental objectives and corporate level priorities, including in how that requires managing institutional change.
- Perform or coordinate data analytics work to support the implementation of the CS and the BPB.
- Represent the Bank in external and internal stakeholder engagements to communicate the Bank's strategies.
- Any other related items as may be needed and identified by the Director General of SPB.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in strategy development and implementation, business planning and institutional change management.
- A master's degree in public policy, economics, business, finance, or equivalent from a reputable university.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate/institutional level strategies, including identifying and implementing necessary actions to support changes.
- Proven experience of working in a regional or multicountry context.
- Experience in high-level strategic consulting and in an international organization would be valued
- Proven critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Solid understanding of economics, with broad knowledge and familiarity with issues in development finance. Knowledge of and experience in the infrastructure sector is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills and proven track record of results.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.
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.
* 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.
