Senior Manager, Office of the CEO

Title : Senior Manager, Office of the CEO

OVERVIEW

Department : Office of the CEO

Country : Saudi Arabia

Location : Jeddah

Job Grade : M1

Contract Type : Conditional Regular Appointment

Closing Date : December 3, 2025

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Manager, Office of the CEO is a mission‑critical position within ITFC, responsible for managing the full operational scope of the CEO’s Office, ensuring the CEO’s Office functions with optimal efficiency, confidentiality, and alignment to the organization’s strategic goals.

The role merges high‑level executive coordination and multi‑stakeholder engagement. It demands a technically proficient and institutionally seasoned professional capable of diplomatic communication and stakeholder interfacing within the framework of a multilateral development bank. The proficiency includes excellent writing skills, preferably in all three official languages of the organization, i.e., English, Arabic and French.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

CEO Office Management & Technical Support

• Oversee the full spectrum of the CEO’s operational environment, including time management, scheduling, correspondence, mission planning, briefing and other logistics.
• Manage the development and review of high‑impact communications on behalf of the CEO - including executive briefs, official letters, presentations, press releases, and speeches.
• Serve as the primary interface between the CEO and internal / external stakeholders, triaging high‑priority requests and ensuring timely institutional response and alignment.
• Supervise and guide administrative personnel (e.g., executive assistants and corporate services staff), ensuring seamless daily operations, meeting readiness, and mission preparation.
• Oversee protocol management, official travel arrangements, and coordination of high‑level engagements.
• When needed, accompany the CEO during his travels to handle logistical and protocol matters on the ground.
• Establish and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), institutional tracking systems, and strategic dashboards to support CEO visibility and decision‑making.

Institutional Alignment & Strategic Coordination

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.

SKILLS & NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE

ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s) :

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