Job description: Closing on: July 02, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time) Duty Station: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, India Target Market: Global recruitment Position Objective The Indian Regional Office (IRO), under the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (VP&COO), is functionally responsible for client relations and representation of the Bank in India and Bangladesh. The IRO is responsible for project identification and pipeline development, project preparation, project implementation and regional portfolio management. The IRO is also responsible for carrying out additional functions delegated by the VP&COO. Reporting to the Director General, IRO, the Principal Professional plays a leading role in preparing country partnership strategy, originating impactful projects for country project pipeline and assisting clients to prepare them, and monitoring implementation of most complex transactions. Purpose-Innovate Develop a pipeline of new impactful projects with innovative elements that diversify the Bank’s portfolio and increase its visibility within the region. Strengthen monitoring of project implementation and proactively engage with clients on best practices and lessons learned to optimize project delivery. Engagement-Advocate Provide critical insights on regional opportunities and trends to guide the organization into new areas of interest which are aligned with the Bank’s development agenda and mission. Showcase the Bank’s capacities and programs to expand client relationships and build a strong foundation for the Bank’s project pipelines in the region. Advise clients on the preparation of new projects to ensure project quality upon entry. Delivery- Define Project Cycle Advocate to new approaches in business development, project origination, and selection in the region to enhance delivery timeframes while ensuring alignment to wider organizational objectives, plans, and strategies. Apply and when appropriate establish rigorous approaches to project origination, structuring, and selection to ensure quality upon entry and proactively target key developmental focus areas and priorities of the Bank which solidifies the organization brand. Efficiently monitor implementation of complex projects in order to anticipate, preempt and react in a timely manner providing solutions to obstacles for achievement of development objectives. Requirements: Master’s Degree in areas relevant to NDB mandate. Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable. Minimum 9 years of relevant professional experience in financing public or private sector projects in the region. Fluency in English essential to communicate in writing and speaking. Substantive knowledge . Demonstrated Capacity gained through experience in public and private sector projects, reflecting subject mastery in project design, structuring and monitoring. Conceptual : Identify and analyze needs/opportunities and/or internal functional challenges not met or newly address. Applied : Formulate/develop rationale for a policy change or continuation. Communication skills . Demonstrated skill gained through exposure/experience in presentation/promotion preferably including bodies empowered for decision making. Internal : Convince team of new thinking/ approach/program. External : Present compelling rationale on new policies/products addressing controversial or new issues/approaches. Execution skills: Demonstrated achievement in the organization of multi- step/layered programs/services. Timeliness : Refined sequences and stages that support consistency in delivery in highly responsive timeframes. Quality : Quality control process which ensure that deliverables meet product/service specifications. 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. Show more Show less
Closing on: July 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time) Duty Station: Shanghai, China Target Market: Global Recruitment Position requires relocation to NDB Headquarters in Shanghai, China. Senior Professional, Legal (Corporate and institutional) The Legal Department, with reporting line to the President, delivers comprehensive legal support to the New Development Bank (NDB), its governing bodies, management, and organizational units. This includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal agreements, as well as providing legal advice on matters related, but not limited, to policies, guidelines, privileges and immunities. Additionally, the department acts as the Bank’s legal representative in administrative or judicial proceedings and in any issues affecting NDB’s interests. These functions are essential to ensuring NDB’s compliance with its Articles of Agreement (AoA) and maintaining legal integrity in the process of implementation of its mission and functions. The Senior Legal Professional , reporting directly to the Director General, Legal (or Chief, Institutional, if applicable), will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice on corporate and institutional matters. Key areas of responsibility include institutional governance, human resources, information technology, and administration, including corporate procurement, among others. The role shall ensure compliance with the AoA, all relevant regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards of NDB. Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: Provide legal advice on matters in connection with the Bank’s Articles of Agreement, policies, guidelines, procedures and internal rules, corporate, institutional and administrative issues, including, without limitation, corporate procurement, privileges and immunities of the Bank and its staff, membership matters, legal matters relating to the Bank’s leases and other issues involving NDB’s headquarters and regional offices, information technology, intellectual property, data residency and protection, personnel matters including staff grievances and legal issues arising out of investigations, governance matters etc. and managing all aspects of the Bank’s legal compliance. Stay abreast of the internal legal framework of the Bank and updates, as well as of relevant legal regulations and international legal practice, aiming to anticipate and assess legal risks associated with the internal procedures and activities of the Bank and provide inputs to the Legal Department and relevant organizational units and management to mitigate legal risks. Conduct due diligence and prepare reports/legal documents to support the Director General in defending the Bank from any legal issues/disputes in national and international courts, arbitration or other legal proceedings. Conduct research, gather information on legal issues and prepare, draft and review legal opinions and complex legal documentation. Prepare memoranda, drafts of legal documents and resolutions, examine documents for legal sufficiency and consistency. Assist in analysis of different cases to identify legal risks. Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time. Communication Skills Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, demonstrating high motivation, integrity, and responsibility. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to multi-task. Exceptional legal thinking, problem solving, communication, conflict management and resolution and interpersonal skills with high resilience and drive in achieving objectives and goals. Relevant experience in a multi-cultural work environment fostering a climate of teamwork and collaboration. Advise team on possible impediments to sustaining delivery standards to develop strategies. Engage clients proactively to define expectations/needs and build an informed framework for delivery of legal support. Position requirements Minimum 7 years of relevant legal work experience. Prior work experience in a multilateral development bank or an international organization will be considered as an advantage. In-depth knowledge of public international law, including international institutional law, international civil service law and contract law. Experience in delivering legal opinions and advice to senior leadership in order to maintain legal compliance in an international organization. Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills. Bachelor’s and master’s degree or equivalent in Law from a reputed university. (A must) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of another language, preferably from one of the Bank’s member countries, will be consider
Closing on: September 02, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time) Duty Station: Johannesburg, South Africa Target Market: Global Market Position requires relocation to NDB Africa regional Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Position Objective The Africa Regional Centre (ARC), under the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (VP&COO), is functionally responsible for client relations and representation of the Bank in South Africa. The ARC is responsible for project identification and pipeline development, project preparation, project implementation and regional portfolio management. The ARC is also responsible for carrying out additional functions delegated by the VP&COO. Reporting to the Director General, ARC, the Senior Professional will lead the design and tailoring of projects ensuring their quality at inception and monitor their implementation responding to changing client needs and economic/financial/technical conditions. Purpose-Adapt Develop a strong pipeline of new projects and adapt to client’s project proposal to ensure quality at inception, relevance of project’s impact for the country/region and alignment with the Bank’s development agenda. Monitor projects implementation to enable their relevance and ensure achievement of envisaged outputs, outcomes and impact. Engagement-Persuade Advise management on critical issues related to project implementation and post-investment management opportunities, challenges, and ensure responsiveness to the needs of project stakeholders. Deepen relationships and establish consistent dialogues with sponsors, developers, governments, and other stakeholders to establish a solid support base for the Bank’s regional programs as well as share and incorporate best practices. Advise clients on the design of new projects to ensure high quality at the conceptualization stage. Delivery- Adapt the Project Cycle Ideate, identify and assist clients to design sustainable projects ensuring alignment of deliverables with the requirements of the Country Partnership Plan (CPP) and the Bank’s General Strategy. Efficiently monitor performance of the project portfolio to enable achievement of outcomes and impact and relevance for the region, while supporting the refinement and development of the CPP. Requirements: Master’s Degree in areas relevant to NDB mandate. Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable. Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in financing public or private sector projects in the region. Fluency in English essential to communicate in writing and speaking. Substantive knowledge . Demonstrated capacity gained through experience in public and private sector projects reflecting conceptual understanding in an operational setting. Conceptual : Understand the program framework and the integration of different programmatic elements into the project/ portfolio. Applied : Develop and execute program plans across a range of well-defined and established programmatic elements aligned with broader organizational objectives. Communication skills . Demonstrated skill gained through exposure/experience in relationship management. Internal : Advise team on possible impediments to achievement of project outcomes and develop strategies to overcome identified hurdles. External : Engage with clients proactively to understand expectations/needs and builds an informed framework for meeting these needs. Execution skills: Demonstrated achievement in the consistent delivery of projects/programs through adaptation. Timeliness : Meet consistently the program delivery standards on timing and the deployment of resources. Quality : Meet consistently program delivery standards in terms of quality/relevance. 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.
Closing on: September 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time) Duty Station: Shanghai, China Target Market: Global Recruitment Position requires relocation to NDB Headquarters in Shanghai, China. Director General, Office of the President The Office of the President is functionally responsible for providing support services for the NDB President. The Office leads in oversight of NDB's organizational units’ and divisions quality control, workflows, process improvements, external relations with all stakeholders including various governments, development banks and other institutions when involving the President, and membership expansion. Reporting to the President, this role will ensure the Office of the President provides administrative and technical support to facilitate the NDB President's participation in Management and Board Committee meetings. These services are critical to sustaining NDB's operation and establishing its reputation as a credible and robust International Financial Institution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Build and maintain strong relationships on behalf of the President with all stakeholders of the Bank. Facilitate cross functional collaboration within the Bank to maximize operational efficiency and identify sensitive issues, if any, in consultation with the President. Coordinate with Vice Presidents and Directors Generals on behalf of the President on matters relating to the functional business of the Bank. Oversee the Bank’s organizational units’ work and lead quality control and improvement of processes/workflows initiatives. Lead the development of strategy, policy and approaches to further NDB's work on membership expansion to widen NDB's reach, influence and client base while strengthening its reputation as a robust and credible international financial institution. Work closely with the Corporate Secretary to co-ordinate activities of the Board meetings and related matters and advise the President accordingly. As and when required and as directed by the President, attend/represent the President in internal and external business reviews/meetings, as well as internal and external committees/working groups. Act on behalf of the President in communications with external stakeholders. Effectively manage communication of all confidential documents and information to and from the President’s Office, both internal and external to ensure compliance with the Bank’s standards and procedures. Provide coaching support and nurture talent to ensure continuous learning and development of the team. Other duties and responsibilities indicated in the organizational structure and in the Department’s Terms of Reference or assigned from time to time by the President. Position requirements Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, culminating in a leadership role and position of influence, in a multilateral development bank or equivalent, global financial services organization, or a large corporate enterprise or the Governments of member countries with a thorough knowledge of all critical operations. Demonstrated capacity to handle complex issues with sensitivity and tact and strong interpersonal skills. Strong leadership and managerial skills in managing a diverse workforce. Exceptional strategic thinking, leading change, problem solving, communication, conflict management and resolution with high resilience and drive in achieving objectives and goals. Relevant experience in a multi-cultural work environment fostering a climate of teamwork and collaboration. Fluency in English is essential, and other languages of NDB member countries is desirable. Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant professional field from a reputed university or a professionally qualified accountant. - 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.