Evaluation Outreach and Knowledge Products 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. 

The Independent Evaluation Function (IEF) of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) plays a central role in strengthening institutional learning, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making by generating high-quality evaluations, lessons, and knowledge products. As IEF’s work expands, opportunities have emerged to further enhance the accessibility, organization, and visibility of its evaluation outputs, which are currently dispersed across multiple platforms and supported by workflow systems that would benefit from modernization. This internship project aims to contribute to closing these gaps by supporting the development of clear and engaging evaluation knowledge materials, strengthening analytical inputs for ongoing Project Learning Review (PLRs), Early Learning Assessment (ELAs), and thematic evaluations, and assisting in the design of a user-friendly, light-touch dashboard that streamlines process mapping, document tracking, and access to evaluation insights. The initiative aligns with IEF’s commitment to enhancing transparency, improving internal learning, and reinforcing AIIB’s broader vision of operational excellence. 

Recommendation Tracing Mechanism: 

Develop a lightweight, functional Recommendation Tracking Sheet that links evaluation recommendations to responsible units, follow-up actions, status updates, and timelines. The intern will produce: 

• A draft tracking template aligned with Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU) practice and Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) good practice.
• Pre-populated entries for at least two completed evaluations.
• A short note explaining the tracking logic and update procedures.  

Lessons Dissemination Package:

Prepare a concise, structured lessons dissemination folder to support CEIU’s institutional learning efforts, including: 

• A curated compilation of cross-cutting lessons from the Crisis Recovery Facility (CRF) Thematic Evaluation, PLRs, and ELAs.
• A two-page “Lessons at a Glance” brief for internal circulation.
• Cleaned and formatted lesson entries for uploading into CEIU’s Lessons Database.  

IEF Outreach and Communication Plan: 

Draft a practical, action-oriented outreach plan to strengthen CEIU/IEF visibility and knowledge sharing, including: 

• A mapping of internal and external target audiences (Board, Management, Ops, MDB peers).
• A quarterly outreach calendar (brown bags, knowledge notes, MDB partnerships).
• A draft communication toolkit (standard slide deck, template for briefs, 3–5 messaging lines).
• Recommendations for improving accessibility and uptake of evaluation products.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in evaluation, evidence generation, and multilateral development. 

Technical Skills (Essential):

• Research & Analytical Skills: Ability to extract, organize, and synthesize information from project documents, country context materials, and MDB sources.
• Quantitative Skills: Competence in Excel or other analytical tools for data cleaning, coding, and producing simple descriptive statistics and comparison tables.
• Writing Skills: Ability to produce clear, structured summaries, background notes, and short analytical sections with minimal supervision.
• Evaluation Literacy: Basic understanding of results frameworks, theories of change, evaluation criteria (e.g., OECD-DAC), and development operations.  

Technical Skills (Preferred):

• Data Visualization: Experience with charts, dashboards, or visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with MDB Operations: Exposure to multilateral development banks (e.g., World Bank, ADB, EBRD) or international organizations is an advantage.
• Knowledge Management: Experience organizing data repositories, coding information, or curating knowledge products.
• Document Review: Background in reviewing large technical documents— Project Completion Note  (PCNs), Project Approval Document (PADs), Internal Credit Rating (ICRs), evaluation reports, or policy papers.  

Soft Skills and Competencies:

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex issues, identify gaps, and propose logical and evidence-based solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in handling data, evidence, citations, and written materials.
• Communication Skills: Ability to present information clearly, write concise narratives, and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Learning Orientation: Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn new methodologies, and openness to feedback.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with CEIU staff in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
• Interest in Evaluation & Development Finance: Strong motivation to learn about infrastructure evaluation, crisis response assessments, and MDB practices.

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.