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TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICER/SECRETARY (OUTSOURCED) [SAUDI ARABIA – JEDDAH]   DETAILS

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Technical Support Officer/Secretary (Outsourced) [Saudi Arabia – Jeddah]


POSTED BY: Islamic Development Bank
REF:ISDB 2060
Date Published:Thursday, January 16, 2025
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB
 Saudi Arabia |  JEDDAH in Saudi Arabia
INDUSTRY
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION
Job ID IDB3425
Business Unit ICIEC
Division Not Applicable
Department Business Development - ICIEC
Country Saudi Arabia
Location Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Job Grade Not Applicable
Closing Date 23-Jan-2025

JOB PURPOSE
1. To provide proficient secretarial support to the Director of Business Development Department and to the Business Development Department (BDD) Managers to ensure that daily agenda is efficiently organized, the workflow is well-coordinated, allocated tasks are handled by the relevant staff members, and they are processed promptly.
2. He/she is responsible in performing a wide range of administrative support activities for the designated Department to facilitate its efficient operations.
3. The role holder is responsible in performing general office support functions as necessary for BDD Managers in HQ & Regional Hub Offices, such as drafting, preparing, updating and maintaining all Departmental records, reports, presentations, appointments, minutes of meeting, memos etc. as requested by the Director of the Department & BDD Managers.
4. The role holder will also ensure the coordination between the staff members in HQ & Regional Hubs of the Department to ensure all policy administration tasks of the department are carried out in an efficient and timely manner.
5. The Business Development Department Secretary should be a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who is capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. He/she should exhibit a high level of discretion and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
6. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving with decision-making capability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support
1. Receives, screens, responds or redirects all inquiries to the Department including not limited to telephone calls and e-mail messages, and elicits necessary information to determine those requiring priority attention to allow for timely and accurate response/follow-up.
2. Monitors the status of any matters/issues brought to the attention of the Director of the Department & BDD Managers for their review, guidance or approval.
3. Independently responds to and prepares letters and general correspondence of a routine nature; proofreads and edits materials to assure completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Corporate’s standards.
4. Performs miscellaneous clerical functions and special projects as assigned.

Meeting Management
1. Circulates meeting notices and detailed agendas, along with any required documents, well in advance of the meetings to ensure that participants are thoroughly briefed on the topics to be discussed.
2. Schedules and coordinates appointments, meetings, and conference calls for the Director of the Department and Managers, ensuring that all participants have the necessary details such as time, date, and location. Proactively follow up with meeting participants through JIRA memos, emails, phone calls, etc., to confirm their awareness and preparedness for the upcoming meeting, including clarification of logistics like time and Take comprehensive notes during BDD-related meetings chaired by the Director and during bi-weekly meetings chaired by the BDD Managers with their respective teams.
3. Prepares accurate and clear minutes of the meetings, capturing the essence of discussions, decisions made, and action items assigned.
4. Submits the draft minutes to the Director or the respective BDD Managers for review and approval. Make any necessary revisions based on their feedback and distribute the final minutes to all committee members or meeting participants, and, if applicable, file them appropriately for future reference.
5. Ensures follow-up on action items as decided in the meetings by reminding responsible parties of their commitments and deadlines.

Secretarial Services
1. Performs full secretarial services to the Department, which includes typing, filling and organization of documents & records, arrangement of missions & travels, contacts, receiving calls/visitors, etc.
2. Provides preliminary drafting services for the Department including Regional Hubs staff utilizing current equipment in-order to create and replicate text from a draft (agreements, correspondence, powers of attorney, memoranda, reports, minutes, etc.) or notes taken ensuring that the task is promptly accomplished.
3. Provides logistical assistance in the planning and execution of Department tasks.
4. Provides general administrative and clerical support to the Director and to the BDD Managers of the Department including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management.
5. Establishes, develops, maintains and updates computerized and manual filing system for the Department. Retrieves information when needed.
6. Handles confidential and non-routine information. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Briefings and Follow-Up
1. Briefs BDD Managers on matters calling for immediate action.
2. Follows up and prepares reports regularly in respect of the implementation of Committee decisions to keep the Committee up to date on progress.
3. Maintains accurate record of all meetings and minutes for information and reference.
4. Coordinates with the CEOO regarding matters related to the Business Development Department.

Reporting
Prepares periodical updates and progress reports on all Department matters to keep the relevant staff members fully aware of all the Department/Division activities and developments.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB
Field of Study
Business Administration or any relevant discipline

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Qualification Level
1. High School Diploma
2. Bachelor’s Degree
3. Master’s Degree
4. Doctorate

Nature of Experience
Knowledge of secretarial duties and office management procedures with minimum 3 years’ experience in similar positions.

Professional Certifications (as applicable)
N/A

Business Language Skills
1. Good command of written and spoken Arabic & English.
2. Additional languages such as French is an added advantage

Key Performance Indicators
1. Task completion rate
2. Timeliness in implementation of required assignments
3. Timeliness and accuracy of correspondence, reports, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Competency
1. Focus on Customers
2. Drive Results
3. Collaborate as One Team
4. Strive for Continuous Improvement
5. Serve and Respect All

Proficiency
1. Executing
2. Executing
3. Executing
4. Executing
5. Executing

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Competency
1. Knowledge of Change Management Framework
2. Records and Document Management
3. Accounting Concepts
4. Business Relationship Management
5. Office Management Skills
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills
7. Stakeholder Relationship Management
8. Documentation Skills
9. Hardware Knowledge
10. ICIEC Business Knowledge
11. ICIEC Product Knowledge

Proficiency
1. Basic
2. Advanced
3. Basic
4. Basic
5. Advanced
6. Advanced
7. Advanced
8. Advanced
9. Basic
10. Basic
11. Basic

WORKING CONDITIONS
Location Jeddah
Travel Needed No
Specific Working Conditions May be required to work extended hours if necessary

WORKING CONDITIONS
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):
1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph


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