Head of Governance Team (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 110 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 Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) promotes high-quality connectivity infrastructure investment in developing countries through partnerships. MCDF’s work areas include project preparation, capacity building, and information sharing, covering the sustainable transport, energy, telecommunications, and cross-border water resource management sectors. MCDF’s key support mechanisms are the MCDF Collaboration Platform and the MCDF Finance Facility. The MCDF Finance Facility is overseen by the MCDF Governing Committee (GC) and provides grants to support the upstream development of bankable and sustainable connectivity projects.

AIIB serves as the Administrator of MCDF and host of the MCDF Secretariat. The MCDF Secretariat provides daily operational support to MCDF. It is administratively established by, but functionally independent from, AIIB. The MCDF Secretariat is headed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Recognizing its functional independence, the MCDF Secretariat is accountable to the GC for its substantive activities while remaining accountable to the Administrator for complying with AIIB’s administrative rules and procedures.

The MCDF Secretariat is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to lead its governance team. The governance team plays a pivotal role in supporting the GC and the CC in their governing functions, as well as in the administration and financial management of the MCDF Secretariat. The Head of the governance team, under the guidance of the CEO, will ensure the effective execution of these responsibilities, fostering a transparent, accountable, and collaborative environment.

1) Governance Support

Lead the governance team in supporting the GC and CC in fulfilling their governing functions, in accordance with relevant MCDF policies and procedures on accountable and transparent decisionmaking.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and strengthen partnerships with members and observers of the GC and the CC through strategic planning and effective implementation.
• Act as the Secretary to GC and CC meetings, as appointed by the CEO, maintaining, implementing, and developing strong governance practices in line with guidance from the GC and CC.
• Act as the key liaison for the GC and CC Chairs on matters relating to GC and CC meetings, respectively.
• Lead the organization of GC and CC meetings, liaising with other teams of the MCDF Secretariat.
• Support the CEO to ensure efficient and transparent decision-making and implementation by the GC and CC, as well as reporting on their results.
• Build collaborative relations with departments in AIIB, as the MCDF Administrator, regarding GC and CC matters.
• Lead the preparation and revision of relevant governance policies, procedures, and other documents to facilitate decisionmaking for review and approval by the GC or CC.
• Other tasks designated by the CEO.

2) Administrative and Financial Management

Lead the governance team in supporting the operations of the MCDF Secretariat on administration and financial management, ensuring compliance with relevant rules and procedures, promoting information transparency and knowledge management within MCDF Secretariat, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Responsibilities of the governance team include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Regularly update the Rules of Procedures of the MCDF Secretariat.
• Organize weekly staff meetings and prepare minutes.
• Manage the assistants pool to allocate administrative support to team members of the Secretariat and coordinate and oversee the work of assistants, ensuring timely and accurate administrative support.
• Prepare the annual budget of the Secretariat and monitor and report on budget execution and review.
• Act as the focal point for the Administrator regarding contribution and fund management, following relevant rules of procedures of the Administrator.
• For effective fund management, inform the Administrator of decisions of the GC and approved financing associated with such decisions, prepare regular updates on cash available for investment forecast to the Administrator to facilitate decisions on investing unused funds, and regularly report funds available for investment to the CEO of the MCDF Secretariat and the GC.
• Support the annual external audit and periodic internal audit of the MCDF, in coordination with the Auditor and/or the Administraton.
• Coordinate the Administrator’s support and services on, among others, procurement, office space and equipment, information technology, human resources, legal support, accounting and cost control, and disbursement of the Secretariat budget.
• Oversee the procurement requests of the MCDF Secretariat and ensure a smooth procurement process in compliance with the Administrator’s policies and procedure.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive contact management database and document management system.
• Elaborate, maintain, and implement a business continuity plan for the MCDF Secretariat, under the guidance of the Administrator and in coordination with other teams of the Secretariat.
• Organize team-building activities to foster a positive and collaborative work environment, and prepare an annual training plan for MCDF Secretariat.
• Other tasks designated by CEO.

• Minimum 15 years of working experience in government or government agencies, multilateral development banks (MDBs), financial institutions, or other relevant organizations.
• A master’s degree or equivalent in law, political science, business administration, finance, economics, or related fields from a reputable university.
• Deep understanding of multilateral cooperation mechanisms and financial instruments and extensive experience in the governance and administration of multilateral partnerships and funding facilities.
• Demonstrated strong ability to conduct effective and efficient dialogue with government agencies, IFIs, and other development finance institutions, as well as private sector partners.
• A solution-oriented leader with a multitasking mindset to help overcome challenges and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skill.
• Able to thrive as a responsible, cooperative, and accountable member of a management team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in 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.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.

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 110 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.