Senior Procurement Policy Specialist (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.

AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank’s annual business plan and budget to implement the Bank’s strategies and manage the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan.

The primary responsibilities of Senior Procurement Policy Specialist are to support the Manager and Principal Procurement Policy Specialist on the update of the Bank’s operational procurement policies, associated directives and instructions, ensuring that their application by recipients of Bank financing is consistent, efficient, fair and transparent, and that procurement under the Bank’s projects is conducted on a fit-for-purpose and value-for-money basis.

• Support the development and update of the Bank’s Procurement Policy Framework as well as appropriate directives, instructions, guidance and other necessary documents including standard procurement documents;
• Review project documents for investment operations to ensure appropriate fiduciary oversight;
• Monitor procurement activities of projects under implementation, and contribute to measures to improve procurement progress;
• Support the operational procurement training to Bank staff and Recipients of Bank financing;
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Bank’s new IT-based operational procurement tracking portal;
• Liaise with procurement counterparts in other multilateral development banks (MDBs) on cofinancing and policy harmonization issues;
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

• Minimum 8-10 years relevant procurement experience for MDB-financed infrastructure projects, and substantial procurement experience for private sector operations;
• Sound knowledge and significant experience of international best practice in infrastructure tendering and contracting strategies;
• Professional knowledge of public procurement legislations and international/national procurement policies and procedures;
• Substantial experience working with MDBs and/or other international/bilateral aid agencies on procurement policies and procedures;
• Strong awareness and knowledge of current issues relating to public procurement, especially MDB-financed procurement;
• Experience with conducting project procurement risk assessments and providing recommendations of risk mitigation measures on both policy and regulatory compliance and the proposed project procurement strategy;
• Significant experience with IT-based procurement monitoring and data management systems;
• Strong communication, analytical, project management and problem-solving skills;
• Can work well with a team;
• Good oral and written communication skills in English;
• Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, public procurement, or related fields from a reputable university; professional Procurement Certification (e.g. CPSM, CIPS) preferred; and
• Ability to forge partnerships with recipients, cofinanciers and other stakeholders.

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.