Operational Policy Officer - Implementation Monitoring (5749)
Beijing
- Organization: AIIB - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Location: Beijing
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Legal - Broad
- Political Affairs
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Closing Date: Closed
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 109 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 including its Corporate Strategy and implementation; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s infrastructure investment portfolio (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and (iii) managing the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan and strategic agenda.
As part of the Strategy, Policy, and Budget (SPB) Department, the Policy Assurance and Operational Quality (PAOQ) Unit is responsible for developing, updating, and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s operation policies. Its core functions include (1) developing operational policies and procedures to guide the Bank’s operation; (2) ensuring compliance with the operational policies and maintaining the quality of the Bank’s investment operations (non-treasury); and (3) monitoring the quality of operations alongside implementation of the business plans and Corporate Strategy. Additionally, the unit is tasked with ensuring the proper execution of institution-wide guidance on project prioritization and quality (PPQ).
AIIB manages a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives that require effective analysis, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of quality standards. The role of the Operational Policy Officer --Implementation Monitoring is crucial in ensuring SPB’s second line of defense function and the implementation of the PPQ with quality improvement measures across the portfolio. As an integral part of the Unit’s Operation Quality Enhancement function, the candidate will conduct in-depth analysis and review of AIIB’s investment projects monitoring report prepared by the task teams. They will implement robust monitoring mechanisms to track project quality and performance; provide support to project teams in adherence to quality enhancement measures; develop and maintain relevant tools and frameworks for portfolio quality enhancement and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the senior policy specialist to review the project monitoring reports during implementation, and the project completion notes.
• Provide comments and suggestions for project improvements
• Overview and report on the status of the implementation of the PPQ over the portfolio, including current and completed investments made by the AIIB • Maintain and develop systems, models and processes to capture data, identify and analyze information to facilitate decision-making by senior management.
• Periodic and ad hoc reporting of data for management and other stakeholders including data analysis to communicate portfolio performance and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify areas for quality enhancement and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advance and maintain key working relationships with the IT department to integrate technological solutions that enhance capacity for portfolio analysis.
• Enhance the Bank's reporting capabilities and improve existing automated reports using the latest technology.
• Monitor assigned sector team portfolios, liaising directly with relevant teams.
• Perform such tasks as may be assigned, working independently or as part of a wider team.
Requirements:
• Master’s degree (major in any one of AIIB’s prioritized infrastructure sectors i.e. transport; energy; water; digital etc. , Economics, Finance, Business or related subjects)
• Minimum 5-8 years of operational experience in a multilateral development bank (MDB), either working as part of the quality enhancement function in a corporate/regional/country office or as part of the task management team supporting preparation and provide implementation support to the client
• Excellent understanding of MDB operations, processes and relevant operational policies.
• Computer literacy: proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and reporting packages such as Cognos, Tableau and/or PowerBI.
• Data awareness and strong reporting skills to provide complex analytics and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, under time pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Highly organized, strong team player with high attention to detail and the ability to multi-tasking and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
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.