Senior Strategy Management Specialist

About the Role

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is seeking a Senior Strategy Management Specialist to join the Strategy Division within the Strategy, Budget, and Corporate Performance (SBCP) Department, located at the IsDB HQ in Jeddah, Makkah. This is a contract position requiring 5-10 years of relevant experience. The specialist will contribute to the planning and implementation of IsDB's long-term strategy and strategic interventions.

Job Purpose

This role focuses on enhancing IsDB's strategic framework by monitoring global dynamics and providing strategic insights to improve long-term strategy. The specialist will coordinate with various business units to ensure operational activities align with strategic priorities and support the effective implementation of the bank's strategy. Key responsibilities also include engaging in strategic foresight, proposing innovative solutions for strategic improvement, and supporting reporting and communication efforts for senior management.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the formulation of the Bank's strategic directions and plans by preparing documents for senior management.
• Scan global dynamics to provide strategic information and insights for shaping IsDB’s long-term strategy and corporate vision.
• Support change management activities related to strategy implementation, including proposing innovative solutions for strategic improvement.
• Maintain dashboards on strategy implementation and prepare quarterly and annual reports.
• Advise on reviewing and improving Bank policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines in line with global best practices.
• Screen, document, and assess global trends impacting the economic future of IsDB, its Member Countries, and Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries.
• Capture trends and challenges in periodic knowledge products to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points related to policy and strategy foresight.
• Support communication activities to build capacity for strategic analysis and strategy-focused management across business units.
• Coordinate with relevant business units to undertake macroeconomic and thematic foresight studies.
• Represent the division in internal and external fora related to policy foresight.
• Prepare periodic progress reports on IsDB’s Strategy and annual work programs.
• Support the manager by preparing briefing materials, talking points, and documents for senior management.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in strategy management, strategic planning, or a related field. The role requires a strong understanding of global dynamics and the ability to translate these into strategic insights and recommendations. Experience in preparing reports and briefing materials for senior management is essential.

Work Environment

This position is based at the IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a fixed-term contract basis. The role involves working within the President Complex, specifically in the Strategy Division of the Strategy, Budget, and Corporate Performance Department, collaborating with various internal business units and external knowledge partners.

Application Information

The closing date for applications is December 8, 2026. Further details regarding the application process are available through the Islamic Development Bank's official channels.