Principal Environmental and Social Policy Specialist (Base in Beijing) in City of Westminster

Overview

Principal Environmental and Social Policy Specialist responsible for compliance with environmental, social, procurement, and financial management requirements; developing the annual business plan to implement AIIB\’s strategies and manage the Bank\’s administrative budget to support the annual business plan. Focus on supporting the development and application of AIIB\’s Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) in nonsovereign-backed investment operations, with emphasis on financial intermediary (FI) projects. The role includes developing and refining guidance and procedures, advising Environmental and Social specialists in investment teams on complex ES issues to mitigate risks, and supporting management in addressing concerns raised by internal and external stakeholders.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from a diverse team with the right skills and experiences selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. Join AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for roles at AIIB and does not imply a guaranteed vacancy or employment offer beyond the stated position.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the preparation of environmental and social assessments and the implementation of environmental and social management plans and other instruments.
• Advise on strategic, sectoral, regional, and cumulative impact assessments for selected operations.
• Review and validate environmental/social risks, impacts, and mitigations identified by investment teams on complex projects, especially FI projects, against the requirements of AIIB\’s ESP.
• Develop and monitor courses of action to resolve issues concerning Bank and client compliance with AIIB\’s environmental requirements.
• Support AIIB\’s knowledge base on environmental and social aspects through training and capacity-building of AIIB staff.
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in a multilateral development bank (MDB), bilateral development organization, or private-sector organization.
• Master\’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, engineering, social studies, planning, law, or related fields from a reputable university.
• Experience in developing and implementing environmental/social strategies, policies, and procedures, especially those used by MDBs for FI projects.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies and communicating them to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including senior management, boards of directors, and civil society organizations.
• Knowledge of project development and supervision, including project design and feasibility studies.
• Professional expertise in planning and managing environmental/social aspects of infrastructure programs and projects in sectors such as energy, transport, water, urban development, and digital infrastructure.
• Experience in planning, preparation, and implementation of project-level environmental and social assessments and related studies, including environmental and social management plans and frameworks.
• Willingness to make site visits.
• Experience with ESG ratings or sustainable finance operations is desirable.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication and writing skills.