Portfolio Manager

Islamic Development Bank; Jeddah; Sur place; SAR 420 000 - 560 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Islamic Development Bank invites an experienced project leader to drive end-to-end development initiatives under the KAAP program in health and education across target countries. The role oversees strategy, charters, approvals, and tender processes, coordinating with government authorities and consultants.

You will manage budgets, mentoring staff, and reporting progress to senior KAAP and IsDB leadership. Fluency in English and Arabic is required, with French preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional certification or education in project management is preferred (e.g. PMP).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in handling end-to-end project implementation, preferably in a multi-lateral sector.
• Languages: English & Arabic mandatory; French preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage end-to-end development projects in health and education under KAAP.
• Prepare project charters, oversee design and execution, and manage tenders and consultants.
• Prepare project plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely clearance and approvals.
• Coordinate MoUs with government authorities and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Provide regular management reporting to KAAP Head and IsDB leadership.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior staff within the KAAP Unit.

Connaissances

Advanced PM

Contract & Procurement

Planning Software

Relationship building

Time Management

Cost Consciousness

Quality Consciousness

Report writing

Formation

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Outils

Planning Software

Description du poste

b OVERVIEW b Business Unit Operations Complex Division King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Program KAAP Department Special amp Trust Funds Country Saudi Arabia Location IsDB HQ Jeddah Job Grade E4 Contract Type Fixed Term Closing Date 8-Nov-2026

JOB PURPOSE

To Lead and Manage the end-to-end development projects mainly in health and education under the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Program KAAP in the assigned countries

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Strategy and Operational Planning
  • Contribute to the development of strategy work plans and KPI s for the KAAP Unit ensuring their alignment to IsDB strategies and KAAP mandates
  • Contribute to the development of policies procedures and guidelines for the KAAP Unit and ensure their effective implementation and compliance across all work areas by all stakeholders
  • Contribute to the preparation of Unit s annual budget ensuring all resources human materials and financial are adequately provided to meet the business requirements and achieve the Unit s strategic objectives
  • Prepare and arrange to get the Memorandum of Understanding MoU signed between IsDB KAAP and the relevant Government Authority in the target country
• Project Management
  • In coordination with the Head of KAAP and relevant stakeholders in IsDB identify relevant development projects mainly in health and education around the world to meet the existing and emerging needs of the Muslim communities in the chosen areas
  • Prepare Project Charters for the identified projects taking into account the quantum of investment and other resources required clearances required from the relevant authorities government agencies time to complete the project and the number of people benefitting from the projects
  • Seek necessary approval from IsDB and KAAP to implement the project
  • Timely prepare all techno-commercial documents for the selected project and float RFP s Tenders to obtain quotation tender from the qualified contractors Appoint Consultants to prepare project designs oversee the project execution and obtain necessary clearances approvals from the relevant authorities Participate in the Tender Committees to evaluate the tenders proposals and appoint the most eligible contractors for the project
  • Prepare a Project Plan communicate the same to the Consultant and Contractor and ensure progress of the project as per the agreed plans
  • If required source and recruit qualified local staff and assign to the projects after providing necessary induction and training
  • Monitor the progress of the project as per the Project Plan flag any quality or delivery issues with the Contractor and resolve the same in a timely manner to avoid delays in completing the projects
  • Ensure obtaining necessary clearances approvals from the relevant authorities whenever required to ensure smooth progress of the project
  • On completion of the project carry out necessary quality checks with the help the appointed Consultants prepare a Snag List share the Snag List with the Contractors and agree on rectifying the snags
  • On satisfactory completion of the project arrange take-over and approve payments as per the contractual terms of the project
  • Arrange smooth handing over the project to the representatives of the beneficiaries Whenever necessary prepare manage media materials related to specific projects and or program in general
• Management Reporting
  • Prepare and submit periodic reports to the Head of KAAP President of IsDB and the Office of King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation on the progress of ongoing projects feedback on the handed over projects and any other relevant information
  • Report to the President-IsDB or KAAP Office any problems faced during the project implementation stage that may require their interventions
• Knowledge Sharing and Development
  • Keep abreast with the development interventions being carried out by other agencies share best practices and identify areas where IsDB and KAAP and make contributions Share knowledge and experience of KAAP projects with other Units within IsDB and seek opportunities for joint collaborations
  • Coach mentor and develop junior staff in the Unit Participate in setting Unit and Individual objectives monitor the same on regular basis and ensure achievement by all

SKILLS

• Advanced Project Management skills
• Advanced knowledge of contracts and procurement management
• Planning skills and use of Planning Software
• Relationship building
• Time Management
• Cost Consciousness
• Quality Consciousness
• Report writing skills

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master s degree in Civil Engineering.

Professional certification or education in project management is preferred. (e.g. PMP)

Minimum 10 years of experience in handling end-to-end project implementation, preferably in a multi-lateral sector.

Languages: English: Mandatory | Arabic: Mandatory | French: Preferred