Social Development Associate

Ref. Number: 21057

Department: Operational Services Department

Job Type: Global Recruitment

Posting Date: May 28, 2021

Closing Date: June 30, 2021 

Social Development Associate

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 103 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized up to USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Working with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

The Social Development Associate will be primarily responsible for supporting the integration of social development dimensions into the operational work of AIIB, taking into account the importance of this issue in the development of sustainable infrastructure. The position involves activities that will:

1. address the social dimensions of policies, programs, projects, technical assistance and training; and
2. manage the social risks and impacts in investment strategies, policies, programs and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support the formulation and implementation of the social development aspects of AIIB’s strategies, policies, programs, and projects, including strategic planning and sector studies;
• Participate in the identification, appraisal, design and implementation of investment programs and projects to evaluate social impact assessment;
• Support the preparation of Social Impact Assessment Reports and Resettlement Plans in projects across priority sectors such as water, energy or transport;
• Support clients in the design, preparation, and implementation of social assessments of plans and frameworks (social management, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples);
• Participate in the management of the social risks and impacts of investment projects by conducting social reviews, advisory work and compliance studies (including field-based reviews);
• Monitor the environmental and social aspects of projects under implementation;
• Support the development and monitoring of courses of action based on reviews to resolve issues concerning client compliance with the social requirements of AIIB.
• Support the coordination of the application of disclosure of and consultation on social assessments and related studies at the project level; 
• Support the development of AIIB’s approach toward issues such as gender, labor and disability;
• Coordinate the application of project-level grievance resolution mechanisms; Handle project-level complaints from NGOs/ CSOs.
• Support the development of training on social safeguard systems for AIIB staff and clients; and
• As needed, engage with civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations on social issues.

Requirements:

• Minimum  3-5 years of relevant experience in the planning and management of social development activities, either working for, or as a government counterpart or consultant to, a multilateral development bank, bilateral donor or a private sector organization.
• Proven professional expertise in the planning and management of social aspects of infrastructure programs and projects (including preparation and implementation of large-scale resettlements, gender action plans, labor management plans and address disability issues) in sectors such as energy, transport, water, and urban development.
• Experience with planning, preparation, and implementation of project-level social assessments, including plans and frameworks of social management, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples.
• Experience in working with a team on project development and supervision, including project design, feasibility studies, consultations, and management.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills working with public and private sector clients, and development partners (multilateral development banks and bilateral development organizations) in an effective, timely and professional manner in both formal and informal settings.
• Experience serving as a member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with civil society and NGOs.

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of a language(s) of a country in which AIIB invests would be an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social science, planning, law, or related fields.

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.