Principal Executive Coordinator - Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO

Role Overview

Principal Executive Coordinator in the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO at Islamic Development Bank, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

The Islamic Development Bank's Finance & CFO Business Unit, specifically the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.

Role Purpose

Provide high-level technical support and expertise to the Vice-President Finance & CFO to enable timely and well-informed decision-making on critical issues across financial control, treasury and liquidity management, financial sustainability, investments, and financial policies. Facilitate correspondence, communication, coordination, and follow-up with internal units and external stakeholders including investors, rating agencies, financial institutions, development partners, and counterparties to advance the Bank's mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Operational Planning

• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of Annual Work Plans and KPIs for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.
• Ensure the Office operates effectively and proactively within IsDB and externally to deliver required services.
• Lead formulation, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.
• Lead preparation of annual resource plans and budgets for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.
• Lead and contribute to preparation, review, and implementation of Annual internal and external engagement plans to elevate IsDB's standing across public, private, and third sector domains.

Technical Advisory & Executive Support

• Provide professional and technical advice to the Vice-President on matters within the assigned domain or as directed.
• Deliver technical advisory support on Finance & CFO Complex matters referred by Management Committees and Boards of Directors/Governors.
• Review the Vice-President's briefing materials, correspondence, documents, and incoming communication to enhance quality and thoroughness.
• Ensure the Vice-President is adequately briefed on important issues and prepared for engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical and professional recommendations on improving business efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness, and quality within the Finance & CFO Complex.
• Advise on areas requiring review and improvement of the Bank's policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines in line with lessons learnt, global best practices at other multilateral development banks, and the Bank's strategic priorities.
• Undertake analysis on development issues with wider policy implications and provide requisite opinion and technical perspective.
• Communicate Vice-President directives to concerned departments in a timely and effective manner through appropriate channels including e-memos and correspondence.
• Undertake technical review of correspondence and mail requiring Vice-President attention, determine priorities, and forward to concerned units.
• Follow up on actions and instructions with concerned units on Vice-President-requested issues and report progress.
• Accompany the Vice-President in internal and external engagements as necessary within the assigned area of responsibilities.

Knowledge Sharing & Innovation

• Provide innovative ideas to improve Front Office work efficiency.
• Review and enhance policies, objectives, and programs through benchmarking with industry best practices.
• Provide and recommend innovation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Recommend opportunities and champion initiatives to enhance the Vice-President Finance & CFO Front Office team performance and enable innovative delivery and contribution.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead provision of advisory services and technical guidance on all aspects of Finance & CFO Complex activities.
• Provide motivational and inspirational leadership for the Front Office team and advise the Vice-President on Front Office staff performance and expectations.
• Assist and advise the Vice-President in managing Front Office team performance and resources through delegation of authority, setting stretch objectives, and providing regular feedback on results.
• Promptly address areas of underperformance.
• Assess the skills and capabilities of the Front Office team with the Vice-President and determine actions needed to increase team impact.
• Advise the Vice-President on addressing key capability gaps through capacity development and recruiting efforts within the Front Office.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Front Office staff.
• Act as a role model for team staff regarding IsDB's values and leadership competencies and provide direction and support during change.

Reporting and Communication

• Provide the Vice-President with periodic or ad-hoc reports on development issues in assigned regions.
• Liaise with stakeholders to plan and resolve issues related to the Vice-President's Office.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in economics, business administration, finance, investments, or related discipline.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification preferred.
• 12 years of prior relevant experience in a similar role in multilateral development banks, international organizations, banks, or financial regulatory authorities.
• Languages: English mandatory; Arabic preferred; French preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to adapt to changing business circumstances while maintaining effective unit performance.
• Ability to translate IsDB overall strategy into actionable steps.
• High degree of confidentiality and protection of sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain rational and objective demeanor when faced with difficult situations.
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations at unit and direct report level.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Influence others using rational arguments and identify basis for compromise to reach agreement.
• Ability to identify risks and implement necessary mitigation measures.
• Consistently work to high standards and seek ways to improve current working practices and processes.
• Analytical thinking.
• Problem solving.
• Strategic planning.
• Investment analysis.
• Development effectiveness.
• Development evaluation.
• Business process knowledge.
• Knowledge of development sector.
• Executive information management.
• MS Office skills.

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: 26-Oct-2026
• Job Grade: M2
• Required application documents: Resume/CV, copy of passport, academic certificate.
• Current IsDB regular staff selected for this role will retain existing contract type and terms and conditions.
• The Islamic Development Bank does not request payments of any kind during recruitment or ask for applicants' bank account information.