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 106 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized up to USD100 billion and Triple-A-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.

The Communications Department seeks a Civil Society Officer who is expert in strategic stakeholder relationship management and experienced working in/with interest groups and advocacy organizations.

Possibly an environmental activist, journalist, public affairs consultant, diplomat, campaigner, policy analyst, science and/or climate communicator, the ideal appointee to this key position has existing relationships plus a proven track record addressing and engaging civil society. The successful candidate will play a central role on AIIB’s communications team and be a key performer in helping build and structure the Bank's mutually beneficial relationships with civil society across the organization.

Responsibilities include:

  • Strategic relationship management and ongoing connectivity with leaders of civil society and non-governmental organizations. 
  • Identifying new opportunities and channels to engage with stakeholders through meaningful dialogue.
  • Designing, developing, and driving a comprehensive plan of action for AIIB’s meaningful, substantial, and ongoing civil society engagement.
  • Providing communication counsel for executives when dealing with civil society stakeholder situations, including creating scenarios, planning processes, drafting content, preparing proof points, briefing material, project case studies, etc.
  • Collaborating with other departments, project team leaders and members of the communications team to integrate proactive and strategic outreach into Bank communications.
  • Serving as senior point of contact for CSO representations to AIIB and working with the communications team and other staff to develop bespoke responses.
  • Providing advice, analysis, and recommendations on civil society policy matters.
  • Collaborating with colleagues help organize and orchestrate AIIB’s fulfillment of its commitments to civil society organizations.
  • Championing transparency in all AIIB's operations and across our diverse project portfolio through the Bank’s Policy on Public Information (PPI).

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years’ career experience working in or with civil society.
  • An existing network of relationships with civil society leaders and contacts.
  • Knowledge of current affairs and international issues, as well as environmental issues, climate change, sustainability, multilateralism, and so on.
  • Literacy in all forms of digital media, including the leading social networks.
  • Adaptability, agility, and flexibility across a diverse range of issues and situations.
  • Able to work independently and proactively take the initiative in sometimes uncertain and challenging circumstances where confident, deft, and tactful improvisation is needed.
  • Can work under time pressure and deploy rapidly against deadlines in an unrelentingly fast-paced environment.
  • A positive mental attitude, with an inclusive manner and a solutions orientation.
  • Ambition to influence outcomes through persuasive communication intended to achieve sustainable commercial objectives.
  • Understands how civil society contributes to the achievement of the Bank’s purpose to improve socioeconomic outcomes.
  • Committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in the communications craft.
  • Strong writing skills, adept at composing content for convincing communication.
  • A collaborative character and inclusive disposition.
  • Knows how to seize opportunities take the initiative to put plans into action.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (and Mandarin ideally).
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, political science, economics/finance, international relations, public affairs, marketing, or other related fields, from a reputable university.

Like all our Bank’s communicators, the Civil Society Officer will be responsible for promoting awareness of AIIB and its operations through a keen understanding of how to communicate compellingly with a diverse group of stakeholders about complex development issues.

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.

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