Lead Strategic Coordinator

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB); Jeddah; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 675,000; Part time

Job summary

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) invites applications for a senior role in the President Complex - DG Corporate Services Front Office at the IsDB HQ in Jeddah. The role provides strategic coordination, executive advisory support, and performance oversight to the VP/DG for complex priorities, ensuring quality major reports and timely decision follow-ups.

Responsibilities include guiding integrated work programs, monitoring KPIs, drafting executive briefs, and coordinating internal/external

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business/administration/economics/finance/engineering/International Relations or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with policymakers and major development agencies preferred.
• Experience working with senior-level executives preferred.
• Languages: English mandatory; Arabic and French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic coordination, executive advisory support, and KPI oversight for the VP/DG.
• Coordinate Integrated Work Program, Annual Work Program, and budget inputs.
• Monitor implementation of strategic initiatives and VP/DG directives.
• Prepare executive briefs, board submissions, and high-level reports for VP/DG review.
• Develop and maintain information systems and documentation management for the VP/DG Office.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement across units and external partners.
• Ensure timely submission and quality assurance of key documents.
• Lead staff engagement activities and contribute to annual reporting.

Skills

Results-based management

Board-level drafting

MDB governance

Data analysis

Quality management

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance / Engineering / International Relations / or any relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Business Unit: President Complex - DG Corporate Services Front Office

Country: Saudi Arabia

Location: IsDB, HQ Jeddah

Job Grade: E4

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 4-Nov-2026

JOB PURPOSE

To provide senior strategic coordination, executive advisory support, and performance oversight to the Vice President (VP) / Director General (DG) in the effective planning, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of Complex / Directorate priorities. The role coordinates the preparation of the Integrated Work Program, Annual Work Program and Budget; monitors implementation of strategic initiatives, KPIs, and VP / DG directives; ensures timely follow-up on decisions; strengthens internal and external coordination; and provides quality assurance for key reports, Board submissions, executive briefs, and other documents requiring VP / DG review or endorsement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Planning, Executive Advisory & Decision Support:

• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of the Integrated Work Program, Annual Work Program, budget inputs, and related strategic plans for the Complex / Directorate.
• Support the VP / DG in setting, monitoring, and reviewing Complex / Directorate KPIs, priorities, resource allocations, and implementation progress.
• Provide strategic and technical advice, executive briefs, and decision-support inputs on policy papers, strategy proposals, reports, and Bank-wide matters requiring VP / DG attention.
• Coordinate and follow up on implementation of VP / DG directives, BED decisions, strategic initiatives, and cross-Complex / Directorate actions, and report progress regularly.
• Provide quality assurance for key documents submitted through the VP / DG Office, including Board-related documents, ensuring completeness, accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement, internal feedback mechanisms, and communication across business units, other Complexes / Directorates, IsDB entities, and relevant external institutions.
• Undertake background research, prepare supporting technical material for high-level engagements, and carry out other assignments requested by the VP / DG.

Performance Monitoring, Follow-up and Reporting:

• Secretariat support to committees and forums chaired by the VP/DG
• Preparation of VP/DG participation in high-level institutional and multilateral engagements
• Follow-up on audit, evaluation and risk recommendations and management action plan.
• Cascading of KPIs and alignment of scorecards between the VP/DG level and business units
• Use of the Bank's corporate systems and dashboards for performance tracking and records management
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation and completion of special reports and speeches, as requested by the VP / DG.
• Design and oversee an Information Intelligence System for the VP / DG to help monitor and make informed decisions.
• Oversee the design and implementation of an efficient Document and Information Management System in the Front Office.
• Review all key outgoing documents to ensure quality, compliance with procedures, completeness, and incorporation of comments raised in high-level meetings before sign-off by the VP / DG.
• Lead Complex / Directorate-wide communication efforts on staff engagement activities, initiatives and accomplishments, newsletters, compile the annual report, and conduct staff surveys to gauge service level of the Complex / Directorate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Knowledge Sharing & Development:

• Keep abreast of new trends and developments in the field of the Complex / Directorate and share new concepts with the VP / DG and others within the Complex / Directorate and Bank.
• Produce and submit to the VP / DG executive information briefs on emerging international development issues/news related to Complex / Directorate mandate.
• Undertake research and represent the Complex / Directorate at appropriate professional and public forums and promote its activities and programs internally and externally, as and when required by the VP / DG.
• Within delegated authority, provide overall coordination of staff and operational management of the VP / DG Office.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance / Engineering / International Relations / or any relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with policymakers, national and international agencies, and/or consultants, and exposure to working with major development agencies is preferred.
• Experience and exposure working with senior-level executives is preferred.
• Languages: English: Mandatory | Arabic: Preferred | French: Preferred

SKILLS & NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE

• Results-based management and performance frameworks
• Board-level drafting
• Knowledge of MDB governance and procedures
• Data analysis for performance dashboards
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of technical concepts and practices relevant to the development sector.
• Knowledge of Complex / Directorate-specific operations and policies.
• Quality management
• Passion for excellence
• Problem-solving skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Resources management skills
• Strong networking and negotiation skills
• Advanced coordination skills
• MS Office skills

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