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Solari Lecture 2023 by Professor Esther Duflo (Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 2019)

The Solari Lecture 2023 will welcome Professor Esther Duflo, the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and laureate of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019. She will address the topic: Good Economics for Warmer Times.

Climate change is not just about getting the right technology. It is also about changing behavior and policies. And it is not (only) about the end of the world: it is also about the damage it does, today, mainly to poor people around the world. In this lecture, Professor Duflo will discuss some of what we know about the impact of climate change on poor countries, and what we know and what we do not know about changing behavior and policies.

Professor Duflo was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for her experimental approach to alleviating global poverty. In her research, she seeks to understand the economic lives of the poor, with the aim to help design and evaluate social policies. She has worked on health, education, financial inclusion, environment, and governance.

The Solari Lecture welcomes distinguished guests specialized in economics and econometrics, in memory of Luigi Solari, professor at the University of Geneva and pioneer in introducing research in econometrics in Switzerland. Since its first edition in 1979, this conference has featured several notable guest speakers, e.g., Jan Tinbergen, Richard Stone, Robert Engle, Bengt Holmstrom, and Jean Tirole.

Sustainable Finance: between hard law, soft law and corporate governance | Call for Abstracts

A call for finance to be more ‘sustainable’ is on the rise in many countries and regions. This development occurs in response to rising societal concerns and calls for coordinated efforts among investors, companies  and policy makers to reduce and mitigate climate change and enhance responsible value chains. Efforts to  direct institutional and other investors towards investing in companies that act responsibly in regard to  environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and/or deploy their leverage to raise ESG awareness and  responsible conduct with invested companies has resulted in a series of initiatives in recent years deploying  hard law (binding requirements), soft law (guidance) and emphasis on the role of corporate governance. Not  only does the call for sustainable finance bring about new initiatives it may also alter our understanding of  established legal concepts.  

The various types of regulation relating to sustainable finance are increasingly intertwined, leading to  demands for analysis and awareness of the inter-linkages and substantive contents of several forms of  regulation as well as their economic implications. The European Union’s Taxonomy Regulation, a binding  EU law which aims at scale up investments in projects and activities in order to reach the objectives of the  European Green Deal, is an example: the Regulation not only establishes a series of six climate and  environmental objectives, but also establishes ‘minimum safeguards’ based on international soft law on  responsible business conduct for human rights, labour, etc. Economic activities only qualify as  ‘environmentally sustainable’ according to the Regulation if they are carried out in alignment with the  OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human  Rights (UNGPs), including the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the  International Labour Organisation (ILO), the fundamental conventions of the ILO and the International Bill  of Human Rights. This underscores the interconnectedness of hard and (international) soft law and need for  studies that cut across the various legal instruments and practices applying to sub-areas of sustainable finance  and responsible business conduct. The interconnectedness also affects corporate governance in multiple  ways. This was underscored by an intense debate which took place 2021-2022 in the context of the EU’s  Corporate Governance reform and draft Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive on whether corporate  boards should be required by law to include sustainability expertise. 

The issues, knowledge gaps and regulatory developments and challenges are by no means limited to Europe.  Moreover, the legal and regulatory issues also involve aspects of relevance to economists and political  scientists in regard to the understanding and application of legal concepts and forms of regulation. 

On this backdrop, we invite abstracts (200-350 words) for the following tracks: 

a. Sustainable Finance and Financial and Capital Market Law  

b. Corporate Governance, ESG and investors’ practices  

c. Investments and fair transitions: implications of human rights and environmental due diligence  requirements on soft and hard law globally

We welcome submissions from scholars within law as well as economics, political science and other relevant  fields. Please indicate the track(s) for which your abstract should be considered for (1st and 2nd priority). We  welcome submissions from senior as well as junior scholars, including PhD candidates. 

Deadline:

Extended to 1 December 2023. Please send your abstract by email to Svend Kiilerich, at  kiil@sam.sdu.dk, indicating ‘Abstract for Sustainable Finance Conference) in the subject field. 

Notification of acceptance is expected before end January 2024.

Publication opportunities:

We are in the process of identifying special issue opportunities for final papers to be published in international journals. Information will be made available later. 

Information on the conference:

Hosted by the Centre for Law, Sustainability & Justice and the Department  of Law at the University of Southern Denmark, the conference will take place between mid-day 6 May and mid-day 8 May 2024 at the Odense Campus (main campus) of the University of Southern Denmark. Odense  is about 1,5-2 hours by train from Copenhagen.  

Organizers

Professor Hanne SĂžndergaard Birkmose 

Professor Karin Buhmann 

Professor Nina Dietz Legind 

Dr Niels Skovmand Rasmussen, Associate Professor 

Jacqueline Tedaldi, PhD candidate.

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part VI: Financing the Energy Transition


DATE & TIME

Tuesday, 28 November

10:00 – 11:30 EDT/ 17:00 – 18:30 CET

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Julie LaBelle, jlabelle@gbsn.org

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Home Page


General Information

The transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources is not just an environmental imperative; it’s an economic one as well. To power this transformation, innovative and robust financing mechanisms are essential. In our exploration of “Financing the Energy Transition,” we delve into the financial strategies, investments, and policies that are shaping the future of energy.

Register and join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community’s final installment of Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres, a multi-part series exploring key elements of the energy transition journey through the lenses of different contexts across the global north and global south. 

Discover how nations and regions in the Global North and South are navigating the path towards a greener future. Gain insights into the strategies, investments, and collaborative efforts that are driving change on a global scale. We’ll uncover the common ground and unique dynamics that shape the energy transition narrative from both perspectives.

As we strive to accelerate the shift toward cleaner and sustainable energy sources, understanding the nuances of financing from both hemispheres becomes imperative. This session will provide a platform for thought leaders, experts, and visionaries to shed light on the diverse approaches, challenges, and innovations in financing the global energy transition.

Date & Time

Tuesday, 28 November at 10:00am EDT – 11:30am EDT/17:00 – 18:30 CET

Co-Hosted By:

  • Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
  • Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
  • Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

More information coming soon.

Introduction to COIL for Business

Learn how to bring collaborative online international learning (COIL) to your course by attending this energizing event. 

Content will include the WHY of COIL for business classes, examples of COIL projects, benefits to business students across the globe, the COIL design sequence – and resources for finding an international partner to work with. COIL is an innovative pedagogy that brings students and faculty together in online platforms to work collaboratively on experiential projects. It is an inclusive pedagogy that expands access to experiential global learning, enables students to practice in-demand skills in virtual and multinational teaming, and encourages skills development in cross-cultural communication.

Faculty from GBSN institutions interested in delivering a COIL class are invited to attend one of two information sessions on September 15 and October 20, 2023 at 12pm EDT. Faculty will have the opportunity to be matched with faculty from another institution for COIL course development. A guided design sprint will be offered to select faculty pairs in spring 2024. The goal of the program is to support faculty connections and adoption of COIL pedagogy for teaching. The program is sponsored by the Title VI CIBER COIL Network through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Click here for more information, or contact Rebecca Bellinger, Executive Director, Center for Global Business at the University of Maryland at rbelling@umd.edu.

Call for Cases from the MEA Region: The Journal of Business & Management Teaching Cases

Call for cases

The Case Centre’s Case Focus: The Journal of Business Management & Teaching Cases is now accepting submissions for their Middle East & Africa edition.

Cases

Cases are welcomed on all areas of business, management and government that are set in the MEA region. Cases must have been written for teaching purposes and be accompanied by a teaching note.Cases can be based on published sources or field research. Fictional cases, or those from generalised experience, are not accepted.

Authors

Cases and their accompanying teaching notes must be copyrighted to an organisation located in the MEA region.Authors must be a business or management teacher. Cases can be written by a team of two or more authors. Students and research assistants can be part of a writing team, but it must be led by a faculty member. Read our full submission requirements 

Submit to Case Focus

We are currently accepting submissions for Issue 5. The submission deadline is 8 September 2023.

Once you have checked that your case and teaching note meet our submission requirements it’s quick and easy to submit via our online form.

Benefits of submitting

Peer-review: all cases that meet the submission requirements will be double-blind reviewed. Feedback from the reviewers will be provided to authors to improve the quality of their cases and teaching notes.Worldwide distribution: cases accepted to the journal for publication will be distributed and promoted to a global audience. Retain your copyright: unlike other journals Case Focus does not require the authors or authoring organisation to sign over the copyright of cases that are published. Earn a royalty: Cases accepted to the journal for publication will be eligible for a royalty payment on any sales. The authoring school must be a member of The Case Centre to be eligible to receive royalties. Find out more about our submission process.

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part V: Regulatory Environments


DATE & TIME

Tuesday 3 October

10:00 – 11:30 EDT/ 16:00 – 17:30 CEST

LOCATION

Hosted on Zoom.

CONTACT

Julie LaBelle, jlabelle@gbsn.org

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Home Page


General Information

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change and shift towards sustainable energy sources, understanding the complex interplay between policy and regulatory environments and the energy transition becomes paramount. This session delves into the unique challenges and opportunities that the global North and global South face in their respective journeys towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Register and join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community’s next installment of Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres, a multi-part series exploring key elements of the energy transition journey through the lenses of different contexts across the global north and global south. 

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that delves into the intricate dynamics of incentive structures, policy frameworks, regulation and government intervention that are shaping the transition to sustainable energy sources. With a keen focus on the disparities and needed collaboration between the Global North and the Global South, Part V: Policy and Regulatory Environments, panelists will explore the complex interplay of incentive structures, policy frameworks, regulation and government intervention that shape the transition to sustainable energy sources. We’ll explore the ways in which these interventions both reflect and shape economic realities and social considerations in pursuit of a just energy transition.

Date & Time

Tuesday, 3 October at 10:00am EDT – 11:30am EDT/16:00 CEST – 17:30 CEST

Co-Hosted By:

  • Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
  • Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
  • Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Featuring

  • Madeleine Klein

    Managing Director of Policy & Market Strategy
    ENGIE Distributed Solar
    USA
  • Dr. Nandi Malumbazo

    Senior Lecturer
    African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) and School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
    South Africa
  • Ntokozo Ngcwabe

    Deputy Director General
    Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
    South Africa
  • Leonie Reins

    Professor for Public Law and Sustainability
    Erasmus School of Law
    Netherlands

Risk Officer – Market and Liquidity Risk: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Position: Risk Officer – Market and Liquidity Risk

Minimum 5-8 years of experience

Department/Division: Risk Management Department

Job Type**: Global Recruitment

Location: Beijing

Posting Date: Jul 28, 2023

Closing Date*: Aug 27, 2023

Overview

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 106 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and Triple-A-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 Risk Officer–Market and Liquidity Risk will analyze and manage AIIB’s market and liquidity risk. They will conduct both qualitative and quantitative analytics to identify, monitor and manage market and liquidity risk across the Bank’s balance sheet and will make recommendations to proactively alleviate risk where possible. They will communicate current and future potential risks to internal stakeholders while ensuring that all data is captured and recorded.

Responsibilities

  • Work with front lines to ensure that all relevant market and liquidity risk factors are properly identified and risk data are accurately captured in risk systems,
  • Develop and implement credit spread risk monitoring and reporting,
  • Enhance liquidity risk management approach and process,
  • Assist in counterparty credit risk assessment and management as needed,
  • Monitor for adverse news which could potentially deteriorate counterparty/issuer credit quality,
  • Monitor portfolio quality on an ongoing basis and analyze the potential impact of market events on the business environment for specific portfolios and/or counterparties,
  • Develop sovereign and macro risk views as needed to support decision-making,
  • Evaluate risks on new risk-taking initiatives raised by front lines,
  • Draft and revise the internal market and liquidity risk policies and directives,
  • Ensure that risk measurement methodologies are fit-for-purpose, comprehensive and implemented with integrity.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5-8 years of market and/or liquidity risk management experience in financial institutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial products and markets (i.e., FICC, OTC derivatives).
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. A high level of attention to detail is essential.
  • Solid understanding of macroeconomics.
  • Good team player with strong initiative.
  • Proficient in oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in related fields. (i.e., business administration, finance, or economics).

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.


* Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.

** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

Submit Your Application

Please follow the below link to begin the application process.

Senior Officer Culture & Information Division: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Job Title: Senior Officer Culture & Information Division
Employment: Full-Time
Job Closing Date: August 24, 2023

Overview

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and thereby contribute towards peace, progress and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises ten (10) countries in Southeast Asia. It was proclaimed a Community through the “Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together”, signed by the Leaders of ASEAN Member States at the 27th ASEAN Summit in 2015. The ASEAN 2025 calls for the ASEAN Community to forge ahead together, and to work towards building a community that is politically cohesive, economically integrated and socially responsible.

The ASEAN Secretariat was established in 1976 by the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN with the basic function of providing greater efficiency in the coordination of ASEAN organs and for more effective implementation of ASEAN projects and activities. It is also envisioned to be the nerve center of a strong and confident ASEAN Community that is globally respected for acting in full compliance with its Charter and in the best interest of its people.

In alignment with the ASEAN 2025 and Key Aspirations of the three ASEAN pillars of Political Security Community, Economic Community and Socio-Cultural Community, supported by the Department of Community and Corporate Affairs, the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting qualified ASEAN Nationals to apply for the position of Senior Officer Culture & Information Division.

Remuneration and Benefits:


Successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of USD 3,893 and an attractive remuneration package including housing, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalisation & life insurance, children’s education and gratuity. Subject to good performance during the probation, the candidate will be offered a fixed term contract of three (3) years, inclusive of the six-month probationary period.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to Assistant Director (ADR)/Head of Culture & Information Division, the Senior Officer shall be responsible for supporting regional cooperation in the culture and the art, as well as the information and media sectors by:
  • Providing substantive research and analysis to support policy recommendations, technical advice and initiatives to the respective sectoral bodies’ (namely SOMCA, SOMRI, COCI) work plans/programmes
    • Develop research and analysis that can be used to support policy recommendations, technical advice and initiatives including providing input to the drafting of outcome documents, information and position papers, concept notes, briefing notes and talking points, and other knowledge products.
    • Coordinate and monitor the reporting input on the status of the above sectoral work plans to the ASCC Analysis and Monitoring Divisions (AMD), and Programme Cooperation & Project Management Division, and other divisions where required.
    • Assist in coordinating with other Divisions including the Community Relations Division to develop effective outreach strategies in promoting and branding ASEAN identity.
    • Liaise with ASCC AMD in the development of the M&E framework and indicators for the two sectors.
    • Monitor relevant policy developments at the regional and international levels.
  • Coordinating and providing technical support on the development, implementation and evaluation programmes and/or projects in support of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) and the ASEAN Community
    • Coordinate the development programmes and/or projects, and provide technical support where necessary to drive initiatives in the promotion of ASEAN identity and awareness.
    • Provide suggestions and ideas for projects and activities that can enhance the ability of the culture and the arts sector, as well as information and media sectors in disseminating information to the public about ASEAN developments, as well as on addressing other strategic issues relating to the sectors.
  • Managing funding, expert mobilisation and funds management
    • Assist to manage disbursements of the ASEAN Cultural Fund.
    • Coordinate and assist in mobilisation of funds to implement the approved work plans/programmes and projects.
  • Coordinating and providing technical support to promote ASEAN and its contribution in the implementation of global agenda, such as the 2030 UN SDGs
    • Represent the ASEAN Secretariat and serve as a resource person when required.
    • Coordinate and/or manage operational linkages with associated ASEAN bodies, dialogue partners, private sector and other institutions to further strengthen cooperation in culture and arts, information and media, and to promote ASEAN and its contribution in the implementation of global agenda, such as the 2030 UN SDGs.
  • Other duties
    • Coordinate, supervise, and assist to manage tasks and activities of staff, including compilation of technical input and prepare relevant documents including media releases and presentations for the meetings.
    • Coordinate and provide support in meetings, including preparing background papers and drafting meeting reports/summary of discussions, and assisting the hosting institutions on substantial matters.
    • Provide feedback on the performance of technical officer/assistant.
    • Coordinate input to, and assist to manage, budget of the Division
    • And other duties when required.

 Qualifications

  • Advanced or Bachelor degree in relevant discipline primarily related to the culture and the arts, or media and information, e.g. Cultural studies and relations, Heritage Management, Art History and Literature, Media and Broadcasting Management, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, International Relations/Studies, Management or an appropriate related field.
  • A minimum five (5) years work experience with Bachelor degree or three (3) years with Advanced degree, with strong or relevant background in culture and the arts or communication and media and/or international relations in both government sector and/or private sector.
  • Extensive experience in message and program development, with advanced, sound writing skills and a proven track record of managing multiple projects.
  • Strong media and social media acumen to communicate with diverse audiences across multiple channels, including traditional, new media and digital platforms.
  • A keen interest in the arts and culture, information and media sectoral developments.
  • Proven experience in substantive research, project management, public policy development, and in working closely with government officials.
  • Experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with public and private sector organizations, stakeholders and partners, and work effectively with people at all levels of the organisations.
  • Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
  • Sound and robust analytical skills, with competency to synthesise, process information and develop them effectively into reports or other knowledge products.
  • An effective, dynamic team player, and able to work independently where required.
  • Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
  • Willing to travel.

Submit Your Application

Please follow the below link to begin the application process.

DMI Seeking Social Behavior Change Communication Advisor

Responsible for: Providing programme leadership on SBCC best practices, programme design of SBCC activities, and planning of integrated SBCC activities. This position will provide management support for country SBCC officers across the four ExpandPF countries of implementation. 

Start date: 1 October 2023

Term: 5 years, fixed term

Based in: LomĂ©, Togo

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 per annum

Application deadline: 23 August 2023     

Job Description

DMI is looking to recruit an experienced candidate to be ExpandPF’s SBCC Advisor. The successful candidate will be located within the programme headquarters in LomĂ©, Togo and provide advice and leadership across the programme.

More specifically, the SBCC Advisor role will include the following responsibilities:

  1. Providing program leadership on SBCC best practices and lead the design and implementation of SBCC activities in line with ExpandPF strategy across Togo, Mauritania, Cote d’Ivoire, and Cameroon
  2. Providing relevant training, capacity development, and/or technical assistance in SBC activities to country-level SBC officers across Togo, Mauritania, Cote d’Ivoire, and Cameroon.  
  3. Providing guidance on assessing, monitoring, and evaluating SBCC activities
  4. Supporting the development and initiation of protocols to monitor the implementation of media and community-based SBC activities, in coordination with country teams
  5. Reviewing and providing input into ExpandPF technical strategies, workplans, tools, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure SBC is appropriately incorporated
  6. Keeping abreast of, and contributing to, relevant ExpandPF technical guidance and technical literature. 
  7. Developing and maintaining relationships with governmental and non-governmental institutions, USAID Missions and other sexual and reproductive health and rights implementers across the ExpandPF countries and the West Africa region
  8. Representing the ExpandPF consortium externally at meetings, forums, and conferences
  9. Other tasks as required by DMI and the ExpandPF consortium

Person specification

Required knowledge, skills and experience

  1. Master’s degree in public health, Behaviour Change, Social Science, Development, Communications, or a related field
  2. 7+ years’ experience working on public health or health communication programs in low-and-middle-income countries
  3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and managing effective social behaviour change activities
  4. Experience working with local/national governments and capacity strengthening systems, partners and staff
  5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health
  6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-cultural, multi-lingual teams
  7. Strong written and oral communication skills in French and English
  8. Willing to spend 10 – 25% of work time on international travel and 40% of their time on regional travel across the ExpandPF countries of implementation

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

  1. Experience working on USAID projects
  2. Experience implementing digital SBCC activities
  3. Formal training in and demonstrated understanding of SBC theories and frameworks, and familiarity with the current SBC literature

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for this role.

DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.


AIIB Seeking Digital Program Specialist – Cyber Security Engineering

Employment Opportunity: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is seeking a Digital Program Specialist in Cyber Security Engineering.

Posting Date: Aug 11, 2023

Closing Date : Aug 31, 2023

Digital Program Specialist – Cyber Security Engineering

The Information Technology Department (ITD) is looking for a Digital Program Specialist for cybersecurity engineering. The cybersecurity function is the first line of defense to protect AIIB against cyber-attacks on its entire digital landscape and to prevent financial losses and reputational damage.

The Digital Program Specialist should be an experienced and vigilant cybersecurity engineer whose responsibilities include planning, designing, deploying, and fine-tuning cybersecurity products and technologies that provide security capabilities across the Bank. They should have an excellent understanding of cybersecurity standards and frameworks, extensive knowledge of how cybercriminals work, and the determination never to let them in.

The Digital Program Specialist will help keep cybercrime at bay, using their expertise and engineering skills to enhance AIIB’s cybersecurity infrastructures and systems. They should be passionate about providing high-standard cybersecurity services, have extensive knowledge of both external and insider threats, and determined to minimize cyber risks. They will create and manage technologies to safeguard AIIB’s information and systems from cyber threats based on AIIB’s security practices and industry-accepted frameworks and following AIIB’s policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, design, deploy, test, fine-tune, and integrate, as well as manage product features and capabilities of cybersecurity technologies to protect AIIB’s information and prevent unauthorized access of and attacks against its IT environment.
  • Partner with the Security Operation Center (SOC) and other IT function teams to ensure effective and efficient design and functionality of cybersecurity solutions.
  • Manage cybersecurity product vendors to ensure prompt delivery of quality services, features, capabilities, bug fixes, etc., by developing and managing operational and quality metrics.
  • Continuously review the maturity and maintain the roadmap of cybersecurity solutions and lead the development of sound cyber protection capabilities.
  • Contribute domain expertise to the development, implementation and updating of the cybersecurity framework, policies, standards, guidelines, baselines, processes and procedures.
  • Prepare regular cybersecurity reports and assessments as required by Management.
  • Ensure that any actions to address gaps or weaknesses are appropriately assigned and completed in a timely manner to maintain cybersecurity, support audits, and control testing on cybersecurity.
  • Serve as the domain expert for cybersecurity prevention, response, and recovery.
  • Other tasks that may be assigned by their supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of direct experience in building and configuring cybersecurity technologies, including but not limited to SIEM, Anti-Malware, Firewall/IPS/UTM, Vulnerability Scanner, Endpoint Detection & Response, User and Entity Behavior Analytics, Web Application Firewall, Threat Intelligence, Honeypot, and other cybersecurity tools;
  • Hands-on experience in developing and validating security baseline configurations for operating systems, databases, web servers, and networking equipment;
  • Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills; experience with DevOps toolsets would be an advantage;
  • Demonstrated successful cyber security use case management and optimization with relevant security tools;
  • Demonstrated experience in security tools integration and orchestration for hybrid environment; Cloud environment working experience of Azure and AWS would be an advantage;
  • Demonstrated solid knowledge of information security principles, practices and regulations, including knowledge of International Security Frameworks and Standards, such as NIST Cyber Security Framework, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, ISO/IEC 27000 Series and COBIT;
  • Excellent engagement, relationship, project and stakeholder management skills;
  • Results-oriented, with a meticulous eye for detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
  • Security industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, and CRISC would be an advantage;
  • Excellent team player to create a positive, professional, and fun working environment;
  • Active learner with the learning by sharing attitude;
  • Fluency in oral and written English is a must;
  • Master’s Degree preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or a related field.

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.

Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m., August 31st, 2023 (GMT+8)

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