Senior Strategy and Policy Officer - Health Infrastructure

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 109 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and rated AAA 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.

AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for: (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank’s annual business plan to implement the Bank’s strategies and manage the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, AIIB expanded its operations into the health sector. The support to members during the pandemic helped AIIB gain experience and build extensive relationships in the health sector. The Bank’s Corporate Strategy recognizes the essential role of modern health and provides a mandate to explore options in health infrastructure in line with the Bank’s thematic priorities.

To advance the Bank’s health infrastructure financing approach, SPB is recruiting a Senior Strategy and Policy Officer – Health Infrastructure to be responsible for advising on the development and implementation of a health sector strategy. The successful candidate will build AIIB’s knowledge and capacities in health infrastructure, including providing periodic analysis on sector trends and opportunities, and in collaboration with relevant departments, promoting partnerships with key stakeholders and partners.  The successful candidate will also contribute to AIIB’s broader social infrastructure approach by supporting relevant departments in the Bank to identify financing opportunities, with a primary focus on the health sector.

Responsibilities:

• Shape the Bank’s strategic approach to financing health infrastructure, by supporting the framing of health infrastructure within the Bank’s mandate, defining the scope of activities to be included and setting the broad direction for the Bank’s value addition in the sector.
• Support the development and implementation of a health sector strategy and its alignment with the Bank’s mandate, Corporate Strategy, other sectoral strategies (such as Sustainable Cities and Water), and the Bank’s thematic priorities.
• Support investment operations by (i) monitoring market trends, policy developments as well as relevant technological advances and applications to health infrastructure, (ii) strengthening AIIB’s understanding of client needs, and (iii) developing health infrastructure knowledge and country profiles.
• Engage stakeholders for business development and identify priority areas for investment opportunities, in close coordination with the Social Infrastructure Department.
• Coordinate the development of relevant partnerships and engagement in international dialogues and assist to promote the Bank’s external image.
• Identify and develop innovative solutions to fully maximize AIIB’s responsiveness, value add and brand recognition over time.
• Support quality assurance by assisting the screening and reviewing of project proposals, and providing technical and sectoral support on health infrastructure initiatives.
• Support annual business planning and regular updates.
• Responsibilities may be refined according to work needs and the Officer’s skillset, as the Bank grows and its business evolves.

Requirements:

• Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter which includes their motivations for applying and their understanding of AIIB’s work in health infrastructure.  Additionally, candidates should provide a brief assessment of future financing opportunities and areas where AIIB can add value in health infrastructure.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in health systems, health economics, public health, social services or a related field, from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of direct experience in a combination of roles related to the financing of health infrastructure projects, such as infrastructure to support the delivery of primary health care, digital technologies for health, key inputs to the health infrastructure value chain such as medical equipment, devices, or diagnostic facilities.
• Demonstrable practical experience in the financing and delivery of healthcare, health technologies or social services in Asia, particularly in capacity constrained countries, is an advantage.
• Experience in a multilateral development bank or international financing institution
• A strong understanding of and proven track record in the various financing options such as PPPs.
• A proven exposure to and networks in health infrastructure, such as health systems and health infrastructure, and a sound understanding of health infrastructure policy developments and market trends.
• Proven track record on policy dialogue and managing cross-institutional collaboration at a high level, including with representatives of government and nongovernment partners.
• Results-oriented and proactive with a demonstrated ability to lead a team as well as being a team player; good attention to detail and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a piece of written analytical work (minimum of 10 pages) alongside the application.

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.