Senior Economist, Research and Development Impact

Job Description

Devex is currently assisting The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in their search for a Senior Economist, Research and Development Impact to be based in Beijing, China.

AIIB Overview:

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 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.

About the role:

The Economics Department is responsible for economic thought leadership and analysis in AIIB, which includes macroeconomic monitoring, analyzing country and sector infrastructure needs, debt sustainability and project economics. The department is responsible for AIIB’s annual flagship publication Asian Infrastructure Finance. The department also supports investment operations in the Bank.

The Senior Economist will join the Economics Department lead a team to conduct rigorous research into infrastructure and related topics, perform impact studies, and to maintain data quality (including geospatial data).

The postholder’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conceptualizing and conducting in-depth research on issues pertaining to infrastructure, development, and development finance.
• Conducting in-depth CBA of infrastructure projects, or critically reviewing CBA of third parties, in support of AIIB’s financing decisions.
• Support AIIB’s publications.
• Build up the suite of analytical capacity in the Bank, including geospatial and impact assessment tools, together with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the network of research.
• Provide guidance to the work, and support the growth, of junior economists.
• Perform any other assignments as required by senior management.

Requirements:

• Advanced university degree, preferably a Ph.D., in economics. Candidate is expected to have a good track record of research, including quantitative work, on development issues.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience. Good knowledge of practices in various international financial institutions will be welcomed.
• Proficiency, experience, and up to date knowledge in the use of various data analytical tools, including geospatial analysis.
• Strong people skills and ability to work with a diverse multi-cultural team.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Candidates with a track record of working in international organizations or international think tanks on similar functions will be preferred.