Strategic Initiatives & Performance Lead

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Results-based Mgmt

Board drafting

MDB governance

Data analytics

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Operations knowledge

Education

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

Job description

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.