Climate-Focused Policy-Based Financing Intern (Based in Beijing, China)

Job Description

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-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. 

In June 2024, AIIB approved a new policy for Climate-Focused Policy-Based Financing (CPBF) to supplement AIIB’s Sovereign-Based Financing (SBF) instruments. This new financing option aims to support AIIB Members in their efforts to achieve their national climate transition objectives.  

The CPBF supports AIIB Member-led policy and institutional reform programs that are aimed at scaling up climate finance and accelerating Members’ transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. It will prioritize reforms that increase adaptation finance, mobilize private capital, and increase the supply of bankable infrastructure investments. More information can be found here: Climate-Focused Policy-Based Financing

The intern will support the STF department in implementing CPBF through the following activities:  

• Develop and populate an internal results-tracking dashboard (Excel/Power BI/Tableau) monitoring policy actions, disbursement triggers, and agreed climate outcome indicators across CPBF operations.
• Conduct a structured literature review and evidence scan on global climate policy financing and synthesize findings to support Climate Policy Briefs.
• Summarize national climate policies, institutional frameworks, and sectoral evidence to inform Climate Policy Diagnostic Notes.
• Prepare knowledge products including presentations, briefing notes, and summary materials for CPBF knowledge sessions. 

• Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program, preferably specialized in public policy / development economics /climate science / environmental sciences, or related fields.
• Passion for international development/ climate finance.
• Advanced data management and visualization proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great team player.
• Fluent in oral and written English. 

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.

About the Organization

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-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.