Lead Shareholder Engagement and Advocacy Specialist

Business Unit Operations Complex Department Special and Trust Funds Division Section IsDB Concessional Fund Country Saudi Arabia Location Jeddah HQ Job Grade E4 Contract Type Fixed Term Closing Date 26-Oct-2026

Lead shareholder engagement advocacy and replenishment support for the IsDB Concessional Fund ICF by managing strategic relationships with member countries and partners coordinating engagement and negotiation processes and guiding related communication and outreach support to strengthen the Fund s value proposition and mobilize sustainable concessional resources

Shareholder Relationship Management Manage and strengthen relationships with existing shareholders and cultivate new strategic relationships with member countries and relevant partners to support ICF replenishment and long-term funding sustainability Maintain structured and continuous engagement with shareholder focal points to ensure alignment between shareholder priorities ICF positioning and institutional follow-up Support the development and maintenance of stakeholder engagement plans contact strategies and follow-up actions for key shareholder constituencies Develop and maintain a structured shareholder engagement framework including appropriate stakeholder relationship management tools tracking mechanisms and follow-up systems to support continuity of engagement visibility of commitments and effective engagement planning Replenishment and Negotiation Support Lead the preparation and coordination of activities that support replenishment cycles shareholder consultations and funding negotiation rounds Prepare and maintain stakeholder-specific briefs engagement notes talking points and follow-up matrices to support management dialogue with shareholders Track commitments pledges and negotiation progress and flag issues requiring escalation or targeted intervention Shareholder Intelligence and Strategic Positioning Analyze shareholders and other partners priorities concessional financing interests aid trends and engagement patterns to inform ICF outreach and positioning Translate stakeholder intelligence into practical recommendations that strengthen ICF s opportunity narrative and value proposition Support the targeting of engagement efforts by identifying priority shareholders opportunities and strategic entry points for advocacy and funding dialogue KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Advocacy and Strategic Outreach Coordinate and maintain a rolling calendar of relevant global and regional outreach events conferences fora and summits appraise their strategic relevance to ICF priorities and coordinate ICF participation and positioning efforts Coordinate ICF participation in selected events and platforms including preparation of engagement objectives briefs talking points presentations and follow-up actions Support the organization of strategic engagement events bilateral meetings and outreach opportunities with potential shareholders partners and relevant institutions to strengthen ICF positioning and forge meaningful relationships and networks Communication and Outreach Coordination Guide and coordinate the preparation of shareholder-facing communication and outreach materials that support dialogue advocacy and replenishment efforts in coordination with relevant support resources and institutional functions Ensure presentations factsheets briefing notes event materials and related communication outputs are clear consistent and aligned with ICF priorities and positioning Support continuous engagement and visibility efforts that sustain stakeholder confidence and reinforce ICF s profile throughout the operational cycle

amp NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE Strong ability to identify appraise and…