IDB3293 - Lead Principal, Partnerships - ICD
Location: Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Role Purpose:
The role is responsible for:
Sourcing and managing new and existing partnerships that will support ICD in achieving its mandate.
Plan, develop, implement, and monitor strategic partnerships with MDBs, DFIs, IFIs, IOs and other key development partners and private sector institutions.
Stakeholder value maximization and business-incentive partnerships in line with ICD’s strategic orientations.
Lead, monitor, update, and improve core partnerships systems, including, the Partnerships Management Mechanism (PMM), Leads Management Mechanism (LMM), Centralized Leads Pipeline (CLP) and the Centralized Missions Action Plan Matrix (CMAPM).
Qualifications/ Professional Experience:
At least 8 year(s) of experience in the Finance or Banking sector, preferably in an Investment Bank, Private Equity Firm, Multilateral Development Bank, Development Finance Institution, or International Organization.
Bachelor’s degree in business management, or any relevant discipline is a must.
Master’s degree in business management, or any relevant discipline is required.
Any relevant professional certification (CPA or CFA) is preferable.
Proficiency in Financing and Investment Products (Debt and Equity; Sukuk / capital markets is a plus)
Strong interest in Islamic Finance and Impact Investing.
Mastery of Excel and advanced PowerPoint presentation skills is required.
Time management and Planning.
Strong analytical skills.
Behavioral and Technical Competencies:
Core Behavioral Competencies: Innovation and Initiatives
Change Management
Developing People Capability
Partnership Management
Strategic Thinking
Self-Effectiveness
Technical Competencies:
Deal Feasibility Assessment
Customer Relationship and Sales Planning
Networking Skills
Relationship Management
Language Skills:
* Capable of communicating in at least two of the three official working languages (Arabic, English and French) of which English is a must.
