Principal Executive Coordinator

Islamic Development Bank; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Part time

Job summary

The Islamic Development Bank is seeking a seasoned executive to support the Vice-President of Finance & CFO in Jeddah. The role involves strategic planning, policy development, and coordination with internal units and external partners to advance the Bank's financial objectives.

The candidate will provide high-level technical guidance across financial control, treasury, liquidity management, investments and policy areas, while ensuring timely communication and effective engagement with boards,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or business administration or finance or investments or related discipline.
• CFA qualification would be preferred.
• 12 years of prior relevant experience in a similar role in Multilateral Development Banks or similar international organizations, banks and financial regulatory authorities.
• Languages: English mandatory | Arabic optional | French optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead in development, implementation and monitoring of Annual Work Plans and KPIs for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.
• Provide professional and technical advice to the Vice-President on matters related to Finance & CFO Complex.
• Review briefing materials, correspondence and incoming communications to ensure the Vice-President is adequately briefed.
• Advise on improving business efficiency, responsiveness and quality within the Finance & CFO Complex.
• Coordinate with internal units and external stakeholders to plan and follow up on actions.

Education

Master's degree in economics or business administration or finance or Investments or related discipline

CFA qualification

Job description

OVERVIEW

Business Unit: Finance & CFO

Department: Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO

Country: Saudi Arabia

Location: Jeddah HQ

Job Grade: M2

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 26-Oct-2026

JOB PURPOSE

The PEC is required to provide high level technical support and expertise to enable the VPF to make quick and correct decisions on important issues related to the overall Finance & CFO Complex in the assigned domains of financial control treasury and liquidity management financial sustainability investments and financial policies The role also facilitates correspondence communication coordination and follows-up with the relevant Units across the Bank as well as external stakeholders including investors rating agencies financial institutions development partners and other counterparties to achieve the missions and goals of IsDB.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy and Operational Planning

Lead in the development effective implementation and monitoring of the Annual Work Plans and KPIs for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.

Ensure that the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO works effectively and proactively both within IsDB and externally to ensure the delivery of required services.

Lead in formulating developing and implementing policies procedures and guidelines for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.

Lead in the preparation of the annual resource plans and budget for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.

Lead and contribute to the preparation review and effective implementation of the Annual internal and external engagement plans to raise the standing of IsDB in the public private and third sector domains.

Technical Advisory & Executive Support

Provide professional and technical advice to the Vice-President on matters related to the role's assigned domain or any other matter as assigned by the Vice- President.

Provide technical advisory support to the Vice- President on matters related to Finance & CFO Complex referred to him for guidance and consideration by the Management Committees and or Boards of Directors Governors.

Review the Vice-President's briefing materials correspondence documents and all incoming communication to improve quality and thoroughness and ensuring that Vice-President is adequately briefed and apprised on important issues as they arise as preparation for the Vice-President's engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Provide technical and professional advice and recommendations to the Vice-President on improving business efficiency effectiveness responsiveness and quality within the Finance & CFO Complex.

Advise on areas where the Bank's policies procedures processes and guidelines need to be reviewed and improved in line with the lessons learnt as well as global best practices at other MDBs and considering the priorities set in the Bank's Strategy.

Undertake analysis on development issues that involve wider policy implication and provide the requisite opinion and technical point of view.

Communicate the directives of the Vice-President to concerned departments in a timely and effective manner through appropriate channels like e-memos correspondences etc.

Undertake technical review of all correspondence and mail that require Vice-President's attention decide on the priorities to be given and forward the mail to the concerned units.

Follow-up on actions and instructions required by the concerned units in addressing issues requested by the Vice-President and report on progress.

Accompany the Vice-President in his internal and external engagements as necessary within the assigned area of responsibilities.

Knowledge Sharing & Innovation

Provide innovative ideas to improve efficiency of work within the Front Office.

Review and enhance policies objectives and programs through benchmarking with industry best practices.

Provide and recommend innovation and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Recommend opportunities and be the champion of initiatives to enhance the performance of the VPF Front Office team and to enable it to deliver and contribute in an innovative manner.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead the provision of advisory services and technical guidance in matters related to all aspects of the Finance & CFO Complex activities.

Provide motivational and inspirational leadership for the Front Office team and advise the VPF on performance expectations of Front Office staff.

Assist and advise the VPF in managing the performance and resources of the Front Office team through delegation of authority setting stretch objectives and providing regular feedback on results promptly addressing areas of underperformance.

Assist and advise the VPF and the skills and capabilities of the Front Office team and determine the actions needed to increase the team’s impact.

Advice the VPF on filling in key capability gaps through capacity development and recruiting effort within the Front Office.

Coach mentor and develop the staff within the Front Office.

Act as a role-model for the team's staff in issues related to IsDB's values and leadership competencies and provide direction and support in times of change.

Reporting and Communication

Provide the Vice-President with the periodic or ad-hoc reports on the development issues in the assigned regions.

Liaise with stakeholders to plan resolve issues related to Vice-President's Office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in economics or business administration or finance or Investments or related discipline.

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification would be preferred.

12 years of prior relevant experience in a similar role in Multilateral Development Banks or similar international organizations, banks and financial regulatory authorities.

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