Overview
The Manager, Environment and Social is responsible for managing an interdisciplinary team of environmental and social development specialists and overseeing the effective implementation of AIIB’s environmental and social responsibilities during project preparation and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team of environmental and social development specialists, including assigning appropriate specialists and engaging consultants.
- Manage relationships on environmental and social management issues with AIIB's investment operations departments and other departments.
- Manage the development and dissemination of training on the ESP and associated directives for staff and clients.
- Serve as an AIIB focal point for coordination activities with other MDBs and bilateral development organizations.
- Serve as the AIIB lead focal point on relations with external stakeholders concerning environmental and social issues.
- Coordinate and support work on Operational Policies, Directives, and Administrative Guidance related to environmental and social issues.
- Support the formulation and implementation of the environmental and social aspects of AIIB’s sector strategies, policies, programs, and projects.
- Guide clients and project teams on monitoring the implementation of ES aspects of projects and addressing issues.
- Support DG SFD in management and institutional reporting on other fiduciary and control aspects.
- Lead coordination and collaboration efforts between AIIB and other MDBs on ES-related matters.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 20 years of relevant international experience in environment and social planning and risk management working for or as a government counterpart or consultant to a multilateral/regional development bank, bilateral development organizations, or private-sector organization engaged in the development and implementation of infrastructure projects and their financing.
- Prior managerial experience leading a large team of environmental and social development specialists, including team supervision, work planning, quality control, and performance management.
- Successful track record of planning and managing the environmental and social aspects of infrastructure programs and projects.
- Experience working with public- and private-sector clients, development partners, and external stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations and civil society.
- Familiarity with business processes and international good practice in infrastructure investment operations.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in environmental, natural, or social sciences; engineering; planning; law; finance; business; or related disciplines.
