Senior KAAP Health & Education Projects Lead

Islamic Development Bank; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 560,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Advanced PM

Contract & Procurement

Planning Software

Relationship building

Time Management

Cost Consciousness

Quality Consciousness

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Planning Software

Job description

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.