Senior Specialist – Digital Development

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.

Sectors, Themes and Finance Solutions Department (STF) drives the development of technical excellence and the expansion of financing knowledge across sectors and themes to support AIIB’s sovereign and nonsovereign investment operations. It performs a forward-looking role in shaping the direction and impact of AIIB investment operations, initiating and carrying out upstream work to support and incubate new initiatives in frontier technologies, Public–Private Partnership（PPP) advisory, and other productive sectors. STF focuses on ensuring that the investment operations fully align with the Bank’s corporate strategy and support the client departments (CDs) in implementing relevant sectoral strategies and thematic priorities to maximize the development impact. It plays a leading role in introducing and operationalizing new products and financing modalities before they are mainstreamed by the CDs. STF represents the Bank in international forums to discuss sectoral, thematic, and financing issues, establishing and branding AIIB as a premier development institution by actively networking with other development partners and contributing to the global development agenda. STF contributes to cross-bank roles, including reporting, branding, and upstream engagement.

The Senior Digital Development Specialist will report directly to Manager, Sectors and Themes, STF, and will advance AIIB’s mission of financing “Infrastructure for Tomorrow” by providing technical leadership in digital development. The Specialist will design, implement, and supervise digital infrastructure projects and policy reforms, ensuring alignment with AIIB’s thematic priorities. This role drives upstream technical innovation in digital connectivity, digital government platforms, and cross-sector digitalization before mainstreaming by CDs.

A. Project Design and Implementation

• Lead technical preparation and supervision of sovereign/nonsovereign investments in digital infrastructure (e.g., broadband networks, data centers, smart city systems), emphasizing PPPs and policy reforms.
• Develop digital government initiatives (e.g., cloud platforms, digital ID, e-services) and integrate digital skills/innovation components into operations.
• Conduct economic/financial analysis (market models, business cases, PPP structuring) for digital projects.

B. Policy and Regulatory Advisory

• Advise client governments on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy, regulatory frameworks, and institutional reforms to promote competition, private investment, and affordable digital access.
• Design technical assistance programs for digital economy foundations, including cybersecurity, data governance, and digital inclusion.

C. Cross-Sector Integration

• Collaborate with energy, transport, health, and other sector teams to embed digital solutions, enhancing project efficiency and service delivery.
• Support CDs in leveraging digital technologies to maximize the development impact of AIIB operations.

D. Knowledge Leadership and Partnerships

• Produce best-practice notes, policy reports, and tools for digital development.
• Represent AIIB in global forums (e.g., G20) and foster partnerships with MDBs, governments, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Track and report on digital initiative outcomes linked to AIIB’s Corporate Strategy and Sustainable Development Goals（SDGs）.

E. Quality Assurance

• Ensure that digital projects comply with AIIB’s environmental, social, and governance standards.
• Review project proposals for technical feasibility and strategic alignment.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in telecommunications, computer science, economics, public policy, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in digital infrastructure policy, project finance, or PPPs, with 5+ years in MDBs/International Financial Institution（IFIs） or relevant government or private-sector roles.
• Proven track record in designing/supervising digital connectivity or e-government projects (>USD50 million); advising on ICT sector regulation, market competition, or digital economy strategies; and cross-sector collaboration (e.g., digital solutions for energy, transport, or health). Experience in emerging markets, such as in Asia, is highly desirable.
• Expertise in telecom/digital infrastructure financing models (PPPs, blended finance).
• Proficiency in policy analysis, regulatory impact assessment, and economic modeling.
• Knowledge of global trends (e.g., 5G, AI governance, cybersecurity).
• Ability to lead technical dialogues with senior government officials.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Exceptional English proficiency; additional language(s) advantageous

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 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.