Principal Executive Coordinator Office of the Vice President Finance & CFO

About the Role

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is seeking a Principal Executive Coordinator for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO. This contract position is based at the Jeddah HQ in Jeddah. The role provides high-level technical support and expertise to the Vice-President Finance (VPF), enabling informed decision-making on critical issues within the Finance & CFO Complex. This includes domains such as financial control, treasury and liquidity management, financial sustainability, investments, and financial policies. The Principal Executive Coordinator also facilitates communication and coordination with internal units and external stakeholders, including investors, rating agencies, financial institutions, and development partners.

Strategy and Operational Planning

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of Annual Work Plans and KPIs for the Office of the Vice-President Finance & CFO.
• Ensure the effective and proactive operation of the Office, both internally and externally, to deliver required services.
• Formulate, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Office.
• Prepare annual resource plans and budgets for the Office.
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and implementation of annual internal and external engagement plans to enhance IsDB's standing.

Technical Advisory and Executive Support

• Provide professional and technical advice to the Vice-President on assigned domains or other matters.
• Offer technical advisory support to the Vice-President on Finance & CFO Complex matters referred by Management Committees or Boards.
• Review briefing materials, correspondence, and communications for the Vice-President to ensure quality and thoroughness.
• Advise on improving business efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness, and quality within the Finance & CFO Complex.
• Recommend reviews and improvements to Bank policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines based on lessons learned and global best practices.
• Conduct analysis on development issues with policy implications and provide technical opinions.
• Communicate Vice-President's directives to concerned departments in a timely and effective manner.
• Review correspondence requiring the Vice-President's attention, prioritize, and forward to relevant units.
• Follow up on actions and instructions from concerned units and report on progress.
• Accompany the Vice-President in internal and external engagements as required.

Knowledge Sharing and Innovation

• Propose innovative ideas to enhance work efficiency within the Front Office.
• Review and improve policies, objectives, and programs through benchmarking.
• Recommend innovation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Champion initiatives to improve the performance and innovative contributions of the VPF Front Office team.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead the provision of advisory services and technical guidance for all Finance & CFO Complex activities.
• Provide motivational leadership for the Front Office team and advise the VPF on staff performance and expectations.
• Assist the VPF in managing Front Office team performance and resources, including delegation, objective setting, feedback, and addressing underperformance.
• Advise the VPF on assessing Front Office team skills and capabilities, and determining actions for increased impact.
• Counsel the VPF on addressing capability gaps through capacity development and recruitment within the Front Office.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Front Office staff.
• Act as a role model for the team regarding IsDB's values and leadership competencies, providing direction and support during change.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in a similar executive coordination or technical advisory capacity, preferably within a financial institution or development bank. The role requires strong analytical skills, comprehensive understanding of financial control, treasury, investments, and financial policies, and the ability to provide strategic advice to senior leadership.

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.