Interim Director - Administration and Management Services, D1

Secretariat of the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA Division of Administration and Management Services Publication Date 5 November 2026 Deadline for Application 18 November 2026 at midnight Abu Dhabi local time Title and Grade Interim Director - Administration and Management Services D1

• Annual Net Salary 117 953 to USD 124 798
• Post Adjustment USD 65 935 to USD 69 762 and other benefits

Temporary appointment of up to 6 months pending completion of the recruitment for the regular post with possible extension subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

As soon as possible

The Division of Administration and Management Services provides the Secretariat with efficient support in managing its human and financial resource and ensures effective and timely delivery of information technology procurement and logistical services This temporary appointment is intended to ensure continuity of leadership of the Division while recruitment for the regular Director position is completed The incumbent will exercise the full responsibilities of the position within the authority delegated by the Director-General Appointment duration is indicative and subject to applicable Staff Regulations and Rules Under the guidance of the Director-General the Interim Director of Administration and Management Services Coordinates the delivery of support services by guiding monitoring and overseeing performance in the areas of finance budget human resources procurement travel facilities maintenance general administrative services and ICT support services Acts as principal adviser to the Director-General on all matters pertaining to support services and on established policies and procedures covering all aspects of financial budgetary and human resources thus ensuring transparent and consistent implementation throughout the Secretariat Assists the Director-General by overseeing and coordinating the preparation and presentation as appropriate of proposals reports and related documentation on financial budgetary human resources and administrative matters to the Assembly Council and relevant subsidiary bodies Represents the Director-General within delegated authority in negotiations and consultations on a full range of administrative and support matters with representatives of Member States and the Government of the host country Develops reviews and recommends new policies procedures and guidelines to ensure integration and efficient contribution of administrative efforts into the Agency s core mandate Establishes guidelines procedures processes and tools that are consistent with IRENA s policy and practice in order to ensure sound budget accounting financial and human resources management and effective internal controls Deals with internal and external audits plans and manages the implementation of relevant recommendations and reports on the status of the implementation Directs the staff of the Administration and Management Services Division by developing work plans appraising performance training and empowering them Ensures development preparation coordination and monitoring of overall work plans strategies and programs for the Division and takes the lead in securing the required human and financial resources Provides guidance supervision and mentoring to all administrative support and other staff in the areas of his her responsibility Liaises with other international organizations and agencies to maintain cooperation and incorporate best practices in the development of IRENA s administrative policies Performs related duties as may be required by the…