Interim Director of Administration & Management Services

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

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