Investment Operations Specialist (Health)

Department: Social Infrastructure Department Job Type: Global Recruitment Posting Date: May 21, 2021 Closing Date: June 11, 2021 Investment Operations Specialist - Health 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 103 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized up to USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Working 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 Investment Operations comprises two regional teams, 1 and 2. Each regional team is led by a Vice President (VP) and reporting staff includes client relations specialists, technical specialists, and bankers. Region 1 is responsible for South East Asia, the Pacific Islands, and South Asia (excluding Pakistan and Afghanistan), while Region 2 covers Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The Social Infrastructure Department (SID), which covers both regions, is responsible for investment operations in social sectors to help expand the human capital potential in client areas. Aligned with AIIB’s Corporate Strategy, SID places a high priority on providing client-driven solutions for the digital and technological transformation of social infrastructure including health and education. Mobilization of private capital is important to leverage the Bank’s financial resources. The Investment Operations Specialist—Health is expected to work closely with clients and will explore bankable investment opportunities, both sovereign and nonsovereign, to support the development of resilient health systems in developing member countries. They will also pioneer the introduction of technology-enabled healthcare services, including digital health and telemedicine. Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the identification and development of high quality, bankable projects to address health sector challenges of clients in the region.
• Lead or support the development of policy and strategies in the health sector with a special focus on digital solutions in consultation with relevant government agencies and/or private sector investors.
• Collaborate with other development partners, including international financial institutions, for the sharing of experiences, harmonization of approaches, and co-financing of bankable projects.
• Work closely with other departments in the Bank, including the Strategy, Policy and Budget Department (SPB), Operational Service Department (OSD), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Economics Department (ECON), and the Investment Operations Departments (IO), to ensure compliance with AIIB’s policies and procedures, and promote inter-departmental collaboration and knowledge transfer.
• Lead or support the implementation of health projects with executing and implementing agencies, development partners as well as local community groups.
• Oversee the work of consultants and technical experts to ensure consistency and compliance with the Bank’s standards and manage the stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute innovative digital solutions to project identification and design and promote private sector engagement in the health sector.
• Develop public-private partnership interventions in the health sector; and lead or support health-related transactions involving private sector investors and partners.
• Lead and substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around social sector issues.
• Produce sector and thematic studies, advocacy and knowledge products on social sectors and policy issues; and participate in the development and maintenance of a suitable network within the social sectors to review and exchange information on latest developments and issues.

Requirements:

• At least Master’s Degree in the relevant fields including public health, and business administration.
• Minimum 5-8 years of professional experience in the health sector including public health, health financing, and health industry.
• A background in finance and investment would be an advantage to structure private sector-driven investment projects.
• A proven track record for delivering high quality work with accountability, and an ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Able to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able to develop appropriate and responsive solutions after careful analysis of data.
• Demonstrated willingness to seek out and acquire new knowledge to contribute to their work program; able to communicate and present information and ideas clearly and effectively.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral, is essential.

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.