Lead Strategic Coordinator

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB); Saudi Arabia; Presencial; SAR 300 000 - 520 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Strategic Coordinator to provide senior-level coordination, advisory support, and performance oversight for the VP and DG in planning and reporting of Directorate priorities.

The role involves preparing the Integrated Work Program, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring timely follow-up on decisions while coordinating internal and external stakeholders at the highest levels.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in a relevant field; 10+ years of experience.
• Experience working with policymakers, national and international agencies, and/or consultants.
• Exposure to working with senior-level executives is preferred.
• English proficiency required; Arabic and French are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate preparation and consolidation of Integrated Work Program and Annual Work Plan; manage budget inputs.
• Monitor KPIs, priorities, resource allocations, and implementation progress; report progress.
• Provide strategic advice, briefs, and decision-support inputs for policy papers and strategy proposals.
• Oversee quality assurance for VP/DG documents, Board submissions, and executive briefs.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement and cross-unit coordination; ensure timely submission of reports.

Conhecimentos

Results-based Mgmt

Board drafting

MDB governance

Data analytics

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Operations knowledge

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Title: Lead Strategic Coordinator

Requisition ID: 5937

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 & 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.

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