Technical Support Officer - Staff Social Club (Supplemental Workforce - Third Party Contract)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is seeking a Technical Support Officer to join the Staff Social Club (SSC) as part of a supplemental workforce on a third-party contract. This role is based at IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is integral to supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of SSC events and activities. The position aims to foster staff engagement, collaboration, and workplace well-being through various initiatives, thereby enhancing organizational culture and staff morale.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute SSC events, activities, and engagement initiatives, including developing event concepts, schedules, implementation plans, and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate event timelines and ensure the timely execution of all event-related activities, adhering to approved standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage the end-to-end event lifecycle, from conceptualization and logistics coordination to budgeting support, communication, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate with vendors, venues, suppliers, and service providers, monitoring performance for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Support procurement and administrative processes for event requirements and oversee event setup, operational readiness, and on-site coordination.
• Support the development of initiatives that foster staff engagement, collaboration, and workplace well-being, coordinating recreational, cultural, social, wellness, and seasonal activities.
• Gather staff feedback and participation insights to improve future events and initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal business units and supporting functions to facilitate successful event delivery.
• Engage with staff and stakeholders to identify engagement opportunities and event requirements.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to enhance the quality and effectiveness of SSC activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve event management processes and staff engagement initiatives, proposing creative ideas aligned with staff interests and organizational culture.
• Support the digitalization and streamlining of event registration, tracking, and feedback mechanisms.
• Support the development of event announcements, invitations, awareness materials, and internal promotional campaigns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is required.
• Professional certification in Event Management or a related discipline is considered an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in event coordination, staff engagement initiatives, or similar roles is desirable.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Arabic and French is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events and initiatives simultaneously.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Capacity to maintain high service quality and ensure staff satisfaction.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different functions.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting support and vendor coordination.

Work Environment and Contract Details

This is a supplemental workforce position on a third-party contract, located at the IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 year of experience. Candidates are required to submit a Resume/CV, a copy of their passport, and their academic certificate. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not request payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process and declines all responsibility for fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name.