Description
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB or the Bank) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow, with sustainability at its core. The Bank began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and has since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. The Bank is capitalized at up to USD 100 billion and is rated Triple-A by the major international credit rating agencies. Working with partners, AIIB meets its clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.
The Bank’s operational policies operationalize the guiding principles set out in its Articles of Agreement (AoA) in relation to the Bank’s financing operations. The Vice Presidency, Policy and Strategy (VPPS) is responsible for developing and updating a number of key operational policies, including the Operational Policy on Financing, Environmental and Social Policy, Operational Policy on International Relations (OPIR), and Procurement Policy. VPPS also provides policy advice and support to project teams on the application and interpretation of these policies and their associated directives, procedures and guidance. |
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| 2. Objectives of the Assignment
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The Policy Consultant will primarily support the Senior Operational Policy Specialist in the development and updating of relevant operational policy documents, as well as in the review of projects and related policy matters, with particular emphasis on issues arising under the Operational Policy on International Relations (OPIR). |
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The Policy Consultant will undertake the following activities:
• Support the development and updating of operational policies, directives, instructions and guidelines, particularly those related to OPIR.
• Support the review of projects from an operational policy perspective, with particular focus on matters related to OPIR.
• Conduct research and analysis on operational policy matters, particularly issues related to OPIR.
• Support the preparation and delivery of policy-related knowledge-sharing and training activities.
• Provide other policy-related analytical and advisory support, as required. |
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| 3. Scope of Services (Continued)
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| 4. Consultancy Output / Deliverables
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The Consultant will be expected to provide the following outputs, as required during the assignment:
• Drafts, revisions and analytical inputs for relevant operational policy documents, directives, instructions and guidelines.
• Written comments, analysis and recommendations in support of project reviews.
• Policy notes, briefing materials, research and other analytical outputs on relevant policy matters.
• Training, presentation and knowledge-sharing materials, including support for the delivery of training sessions.
• Other policy-related outputs as agreed with the Senior Operational Policy Specialist. |
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| 4. Consultancy Output / Deliverables (Continued)
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| 5. Implementation Arrangement
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The Consultant is expected to work primarily from the Bank’s office. Remote working arrangements may be accommodated where appropriate and subject to agreement with the Assignment Manager. |
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| 5. Implementation Arrangement (Continued)
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| 6. Support to the Consultant by the Bank
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The Bank will provide the Consultant with the administrative support and access to relevant information, documents and systems necessary for the effective performance of the assignment, subject to applicable Bank policies and procedures. |
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| 7. Knowledge Transfer and Training
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The Policy Consultant will contribute to the planning, preparation and delivery of relevant policy-related training and knowledge-sharing activities for Bank staff and, where applicable, clients and other stakeholders. |
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| Qualification Requirement
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The Consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
• A master’s degree in law, environmental sciences, political science, international development, or another relevant field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in policy development, or related areas.
• Demonstrated familiarity with policies and practices of multilateral development banks (MDBs), particularly those relating to international waterways and disputed areas.
• A proven track record in developing, reviewing or updating policies, procedures, directives, guidelines or similar institutional documents.
• Relevant experience in project review, including the review of implementation arrangements, procedures and project documentation.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret and apply institutional policies to operational matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. |
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Consultancy Input Days
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