[INT]Environment and Social Intern (5961)

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.

The intern will support various specialists, dependent on their need, across Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department’s (SFD) broad project portfolio. The intern will work on projects, under the guidance of Specialists, across the sphere of operations ranging from feasibility studies through to implementation. The work may cover both environmental and social aspects of Category A and B projects across energy and infrastructure sectors. 

Responsibilities:

The main objective for the intern is to contribute to the Environment & Social teams’ portfolio of projects, gaining first hand experience in what it takes to work in safeguards whilst effectively contributing to the team. Outputs will include: 

• Input in specific project tasks – work on safeguard instruments such as Environmental and Social Impact Assessment / Resettlement Action Plan / Environmental and Social Due Diligence review etc; 
• Input into internal Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department tasks / research. 
• Provide project updates and summaries to Environment & Social project teams; 
• Provide a presentation to the Environment & Social team at the end of the internship covering learning outcomes 

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Masters/MBA or PhD program, preferably specialized in Environmental  Management / Engineering / Science; Ecology;  Sustainability; Sociology; International Development / Human Geography / Master Planning  
• Passion for international development/area of interests. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Great team player. 
• Fluent in oral and written English.

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.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.