Senior Investment Specialist (Infrastructure)/Investment Specialist (Infrastructure)

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Position Title: Senior Investment Specialist (Infrastructure)/Investment Specialist (Infrastructure)
Location: Beijing
Country: China
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) is an initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure investments in developing countries through strategic partnerships. Established to address the pressing needs of infrastructure development, MCDF operates in various sectors including transport, energy, ICT, and cross-border water management. The organization comprises a Finance Facility and a Collaboration Platform, with the Finance Facility being overseen by the MCDF Governing Committee (GC) which provides grants for project preparation and capacity building. The Collaboration Platform, managed by the MCDF Coordination Committee (CC), fosters communication and collaboration among member International Financing Institutions (IFIs). The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) serves as the Administrator for the MCDF and hosts the MCDF Secretariat, which is functionally independent yet administratively established by AIIB. The Secretariat is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for operational support, ensuring accountability to both the GC and AIIB's administrative rules.

Job Overview:
The Senior Investment Specialist (Infrastructure)/Investment Specialist (Infrastructure) plays a crucial role within the MCDF Program Team (PGT), reporting directly to the Program Team Head. This position is integral to the assessment and management of technical assistance proposals submitted by Implementing Partners, aimed at project preparation, capacity building, and the development of specialized knowledge products. The specialist will oversee the MCDF pipeline, ensuring alignment with available resources from the Finance Facility, and will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of approved proposals. The role also involves preparing comprehensive reviews and reports for submission to the MCDF Governing Bodies, as well as developing programming and monitoring policies in compliance with the MCDF Operations Manual. Relationship management with various stakeholders, including developing country clients and Implementing Partners, is a key expectation, alongside facilitating consultations and workshops to strengthen the MCDF pipeline. The position requires a proactive approach to organizing Investment Facilitation events and compiling annual work programs for the Program Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Investment Specialist will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:

• Supporting the MCDF Program Team in assessing technical assistance proposals from Implementing Partners for project preparation, capacity building, and knowledge product creation.
• Overseeing and maintaining the MCDF pipeline in coordination with Implementing Partners, ensuring it aligns with available resources from the Finance Facility.
• Monitoring and reporting on approved technical assistance proposals, preparing pipeline reviews and reports for the MCDF Governing Bodies.
• Developing programming and monitoring policies, operational modalities, funding priorities, project selection criteria, and reporting formats for Implementing Partners.
• Assisting with relationship management with developing country clients, Implementing Partners, co-financiers, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the accreditation process for candidate implementing partners in line with the MCDF accreditation framework.
• Chairing consultations, workshops, and information exchanges among Implementing Partners to enhance the MCDF pipeline.
• Organizing Investment Facilitation events in collaboration with MCDF partners.
• Compiling annual work programs for the Program Team in coordination with other MCDF Secretariat teams. 1
• Performing any additional duties as assigned by the Program Team Head or the CEO of the MCDF Secretariat.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or higher in fields such as engineering, science, physics, chemistry, environment, business administration, finance, economics, or related disciplines from a reputable university. A minimum of 10 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure project design, planning, feasibility assessment, and implementation is required. Experience in strategy development and results monitoring is considered a plus. Candidates should demonstrate direct experience in originating and structuring infrastructure projects and/or public-private partnership (PPP) transactions. Familiarity with leveraged finance and blended finance approaches, particularly in the context of developing countries, is essential. Experience working in multilateral development banks (MDBs) is also required, along with adequate knowledge of at least one MDB’s internal processes and products. Additionally, candidates should have experience in developing countries within the sectors of transport, energy, or information and communication technology. Demonstrable leadership experience is mandatory, along with excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in French, Arabic, or Spanish is advantageous.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields such as engineering, science, physics, chemistry, environment, business administration, finance, economics, or related areas from a reputable university. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and analytical skills required for the role.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a substantial level of experience, specifically a minimum of 10 to 12 years in relevant professional roles. This experience should encompass infrastructure project design, planning, feasibility assessment, and implementation. Candidates with experience in strategy development and results monitoring will have an added advantage. Direct experience in originating and structuring infrastructure projects and/or PPP transactions is crucial, as is familiarity with leveraged finance and blended finance approaches in developing countries. Experience within multilateral development banks (MDBs) is also a key requirement, along with knowledge of the internal processes and products of at least one MDB.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, with excellent oral and written communication skills required for effective interaction with stakeholders. Knowledge of additional languages such as French, Arabic, or Spanish is considered a valuable asset and may enhance the candidate's suitability for the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is likely to be full-time, and while the specific contract duration is not mentioned, candidates should be prepared for a long-term commitment to the MCDF's mission. The role may involve international collaboration, and the organization is open to recruiting candidates from various backgrounds. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job description, but candidates can expect competitive remuneration in line with the responsibilities and expectations of the position.