Job Description
Devex Talent Solutions is assisting the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in their search for a Senior Evaluation Specialist (Private Sector) under the Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU) to be based in Beijing, China.
BACKGROUND
The Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU) was established in 2016 as an independent unit within AIIB and is part of AIIB’s Oversight Mechanism created by its Board of Directors under Article 26(iv) of the AIIB Articles of Agreement. Under its independent Evaluation and Learning function, CEIU undertakes evaluative assessments of AIIB’s ordinary and special operations in accordance with the Learning and Evaluation Policy (LEP). One of CEIU’s primary responsibilities is to strengthen institutional performance, credibility, internal and external accountability, and learning by selectively assessing the quality and results of the AIIB’s ongoing and completed investment projects, operational policies, strategies, and procedures.
The Senior Evaluation Specialist will primarily focus on conducting evaluative activities in AIIB’s private sector operations. The successful candidate may also be undertake other evaluative activities, including an independent evaluation of different sectors, themes, policies, strategies, and processes, as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Managing Director, in coordination with the Senior Learning and Evaluation Specialist, the Senior Evaluation Specialist (Private Sector) works within general Bank policies, principles, and goals, and in accordance with the AIIB Oversight Mechanism and Learning and Evaluation Policy to carry out all and/or a selection of the following tasks:
- Undertake Early Learning Assessments (ELAs) of ongoing private sector financing and activities (projects) and Project Learning Reviews (PLRs) of completed projects.
- Develop and update guidance, methodologies and processes designed to facilitate implementation of the LEP in projects.
- Undertake other evaluative activities, including an independent evaluation of different sectors, themes, policies, strategies, and processes.
- Provide technical advice on evaluation and independent evaluative input for the development and review of private sector operational policies and sector strategies, as requested.
- Participate and/or contribute to independent evaluations of select projects with AIIB co-financiers.
- Coordinate and collaborate with evaluation counterparts in other international financial institutions.
- Identify, engage, and manage individual consultants, vendors, contractors, and other service providers supporting evaluative activities, as required.
- Develop and deliver training and capacity building activities to internal and external clients, including awareness-raising activities.
- Support other CEIU activities, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or above in economics, public policy, finance, social sciences, or related fields from a reputable university.
- 8-10 years of advanced experience in private sector operations and/or evaluation of private sector projects, financing, activities, themes, processes, policies, and strategies, and solid quantitative and qualitative evaluation skills, in a multilateral development bank, international organization, private sector, or national setting with extensive experience in international private sector projects and activities. Experience in AIIB members is desirable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare, present, and defend fact, findings, issues, lessons learned, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and compelling manner. The successful candidate may be asked to provide sample reports.
- Proficiency in another language used in AIIB members is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
- Highest levels of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and tact.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven track record of being a team player.
- Demonstrated leadership, innovation, and conceptualization skills.
