Who we are
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is a Multilateral Development Bank established in 1973 with the purpose of fostering economic development and social progress of its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries in accordance with the principles of Islamic Finance. The IDB remains amongst the most highly-rated MDBs and the highest in the Muslim World. The ‘AAA’ rating enhances the Bank’s financial capacity to fulfil its development mandate and play a leading role in the development of the Islamic Finance Industry.
Role Purpose
- To provide strategic direction, motivational leadership and operational oversight for the Research and Development Department. Determine the strategy for the Department, set and deliver department objectives that enable IRTI to achieve its goals, and take the significant operational decisions.
- To drive IDB Group’s strategic objective of building and promoting Islamic Economics and Finance policies and practices. To lead the provision of Islamic Economics and Finance advisory and technical assistance to IDB Group Member and Non-Member Countries. To provide leadership to the department in its role as a focal point between the IDB Group and Islamic infrastructure and multilateral institutions in promoting and developing of Islamic Finance.
Academic and Relevant Experience Requirements:
This role reports to the Director General, Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) and require a minimum of 15 years of proven leadership and relevant experience; an advanced degree in a related field of study or a relevant bachelor degree with considerable experience in similar role in public/private/multilateral sectors is also required. Fluency in English is required.
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