Chief, Partnerships

Closing on: November 17 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)

Duty Station: Shanghai, China

Target Market: Global Recruitment

Job description: Chief, Partnerships

Reporting to the Director General of Strategy, Policies and Partnerships, this position will be responsible for supporting the DG in building and maintaining institutional partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as MDBs and other DFIs, international organizations, think tanks and the private sector, in line with NDB’s mandate and general strategy.

The position also focuses on engaging with funds, donors, philanthropic organizations and other funding partners, contributing to the mobilization of resources for supporting the Bank’s activities.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and implement appropriate outreach and engagement plans for exploring, establishing and maintaining mutually enriching bilateral and multilateral institutional partnerships.
• Leverage partnerships to create opportunities for collaboration and joint activities leading to achievement of the Bank’s strategic goals.
• Coordinate engagement with relevant stakeholders, such as MDBs and other DFIs, international organizations, and the private sector, and monitor the implementation of MOUs.
• Engage with all internal stakeholders and coordinate NDB’s effective participation in external activities.
• Coordinate joint events and other initiatives with partners.
• Contribute to mobilizing technical and financial resources for supporting the Bank’s business functions.
• Manage relationships with funding partners, including bilateral development agencies, philanthropic organizations and donor institutions.
• Support other Departments in the development of special funds, syndications and other appropriate structures.
• Nurture talent to ensure continuous learning and development of the team.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Position requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, culminating in a leadership role and position of influence, in multilateral development banks, development agencies or similar institution (previous experience in MDBs is preferred).
• Work experience in engaging with multilateral banks and other international organisations.
• Awareness of laws used in multilateral/bilateral agreements, with legal inputs where required.
• Track record of effective negotiation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse team and to foster teamwork and collaboration in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Knowledge of global economic growth and development trends, financial markets, climate change and sustainability, infrastructure, and other development needs of EMDCs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capacity to lead production and implementation of Agreements/MoUs and partnership documents.
• Ability to engage and negotiate at leadership levels for securing the Bank’s strategic objectives.
• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance or a relevant professional field from a reputed university, with outstanding academic record.

For candidates based in Russia, if you face any technical difficulties, please email your resume and cover letter to career@ndb.int with the Job Title and Requisition Number in the email subject line.