Overview
The role is primarily responsible for integrating environmental and social dimensions into the work of the AIIB and strengthening the Bank’s engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). This involves addressing environmental and social aspects of policies, programs, projects, and actively engaging with CSOs while managing associated risks and impacts.
Tasks Summary
- Participate in the identification, appraisal, design and implementation of investment programs and projects to evaluate environmental and social sustainability and support clients in carrying out environmental and social assessments.
- Manage the environmental and social risks and impacts associated with investment projects against the requirements of AIIB's ESP.
- Screen for potential ES risks and impacts and propose the ES category for the Project.
- Screen for environmental and social risks and impacts and support Clients in managing those risks and impacts during preparation and implementation of Projects.
- Conduct due diligence assessment of ES aspects of SBF, NSBF (including FI) Projects and undertake field visits if needed.
- Guide clients on preparation and implementation of ESIAs, ESMPs, across priority infrastructure sectors.
- Support clients on stakeholder consultations, including CSOs, and disclosure of ESIAs and related studies.
- Monitor implementation of the ES aspects of the Project and address any issues that arise during Project implementation.
- Assist clients to address any non-compliance with its ES obligations.
- Conduct reviews of country’s relevant environmental/social laws and regulations and corporate environmental and social management systems.
- Support management to ensure complaints received by the Bank are managed timely, consistently, and effectively.
- Contribute to AIIB’s knowledge base on environmental and social aspects.
- Develop and conduct training on environmental and social sustainability of infrastructure Projects and ES aspects and requirements of AIIB's ESP.
- Lead and contribute to the operation of the corporate CSO engagement Focal Point function.
- Work with project teams to advise and support clients on CSO engagement strategies.
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the CSO engagement impact and performance across the portfolio.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in working on E&S, CSO engagement, environmental planning and management either working for, or as a government counterpart or consultant to, a multilateral development bank (MDB), bilateral donor or a private sector organization.
- Expertise in building and managing meaningful collaborations and consultations with CSOs and relevant stakeholders, including complaints handling.
- Experience in working with civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations.
- Proven application of professional expertise in planning, management and monitoring of the environmental and social aspects of infrastructure programs and projects, including in sectors such as energy, transport, water and urban development.
- Demonstrated experience with the planning, preparation and implementation of project-level environmental and social assessments and related types of studies, including environmental and social management plans and frameworks.
- Effective ability to participate in project development, design, conduct of feasibility studies and consultations with stakeholders and demonstrated experience in monitoring E&S aspects during implementation.
- Proven ability to work with public and/or private sector clients and financial intermediaries, and development partners (MDBs, bilateral development organizations and development finance institutions) of AIIB in an effective and professional manner in both formal and informal settings.
- Experience with the development and implementation of environmental, social and CSO engagement strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to coach/mentor more junior staff.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in environmental or natural science, social science, engineering, planning, community development, law, or related discipline.
