Lead Strategic Coordinator

Islamic Development Bank; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah seeks a senior coordinator to provide strategic oversight, executive advisory support, and performance monitoring for the Vice President DG. You will coordinate the Integrated Work Program, annual budget inputs and related strategic plans, ensuring timely follow-up on decisions and high-quality board submissions.

The role emphasizes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and cross-Complex coordination, requiring a Master’s degree with 10+ years’ experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance / Engineering / International Relations / or any relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Languages: English (Mandatory), Arabic (Preferred), French (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and consolidation of Integrated Work Program, Annual Work Program and budget inputs.
• Provide strategic and technical advice, executive briefs and decision-support inputs on policy and strategy papers.
• Ensure quality assurance for key documents submitted through the VP DG Office, including Board-related submissions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive advisory

Performance monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

Master's degree

Job description

OVERVIEW 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 amp 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