Interim Director - Administration and Management Services, D1

IRENA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 433,000 - 458,000; Full time

Job summary

IRENA Secretariat in Abu Dhabi seeks an Interim Director - Administration and Management Services to lead the Division of Administration and Management Services. The role oversees finance, budget, human resources, procurement, travel and ICT support, ensuring timely and efficient operations.

Reporting to the Director-General, the incumbent acts as principal adviser on administration, develops policies, coordinates reports to the Assembly and Council, and ensures internal controls while guiding

Qualifications

• Education: advanced degree or equivalent combination.
• Experience: minimum 15 years in administration, budget, finance, HR, logistics or ICT, including senior management.
• Language: excellent English; other languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee administration, budget, finance, HR, logistics and ICT support.
• Lead Division under the Director-General, coordinating proposals and reports.
• Develop policies and guidelines to ensure sound budget, accounting and internal controls.
• Direct staff, performance appraisal, training and development.
• Liaise with international organizations and host country government.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Planning & organizing

Education

Advanced university degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, or law

First-level degree with qualifying experience (in lieu of advanced degree)

Job description

Vacancy Announcement

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

Indicative Net Annual Salary

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

Duration of Appointment

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

Duty Station

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Date for Entry on Duty

As soon as possible

Responsibilities

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 Director-General.

Competencies

Professionalism

Knowledge of administrative budgetary financial logistical and human resources policies and procedures ability to provide specialized advice on a broad range of administrative issues shows pride in work and in achievements demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments observing deadlines and achieving results is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively listens to others correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication tailors language tone style and format to match audience demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise is willing to learn from others places team agenda before personal agenda supports and acts in accordance with final group decision even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning & Organising

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies identifies priority activities and assignments adjusts priorities where necessary allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary uses time efficiently.

Qualifications

• Education: Advanced university degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Experience: A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, human resources, logistics, information and communications technology, or related field, including significant senior management responsibilities. Experience in an international or intergovernmental organisation, including engagement with governing bodies and Member States, is desirable.
• Language: Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages is desirable.