Lead Shareholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist
Quick answer
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is hiring a Lead Shareholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at the E4 level, requiring a Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience in stakeholder relations and advocacy. The role involves managing strategic relationships, coordinating engagement processes, and enhancing the Fund’s value proposition.
- Role
- Lead Shareholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist
- Organization
- IsDB - Islamic Development Bank
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Lead Shareholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist will manage strategic relationships with member countries and partners to support the IsDB Concessional Fund's replenishment and sustainability. This role involves coordinating engagement processes, guiding communication efforts, and analyzing stakeholder priorities to enhance the Fund's value proposition. The specialist will also oversee advocacy and outreach initiatives, ensuring effective participation in relevant events and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Manage and strengthen relationships with existing shareholders and cultivate new strategic relationships with member countries and relevant partners.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of activities that support replenishment cycles, shareholder consultations, and funding negotiation rounds.
- Coordinate and maintain a rolling calendar of relevant global and regional outreach events, conferences, and summits.
- Guide and coordinate the preparation of shareholder-facing communication and outreach materials.
- Analyze shareholders and other partners' priorities, concessional financing interests, aid trends, and engagement patterns.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in International Development, Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience in high-level stakeholder engagement, advocacy, negotiation support, and relationship management.
- Experience in stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, pipeline/pledge tracking, and the use of stakeholder relationship management systems or equivalent tools.
- PMP, PRINCE2, PMD Pro / PM4Dev, or equivalent project/operations/partnership management certification.
- Fluency in English and Arabic; French preferred.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
The key qualifications required include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proven experience in stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
How do I apply for this role?
To apply, you need to submit your resume/CV, copy of your passport, and academic certificate. The application deadline is October 26, 2026.
Is the job remote or in-office?
The job location is specified as Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but the work schedule is not specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on IsDB - Islamic Development Bank's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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