The International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA) announces vacancy opening for the position of Director, Administration and Management Services. The incumbent will serve for two years initially in the office of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates with possible extension.

Responsibilities 

The incumbent will be doing the following duties under the guidance and overall supervision of Director-General, the Director of Administration and Management Services

• Coordinating the delivery of support services by guiding, monitoring and overseeing performances in the areas of finance, human resources, and general administrative and ICT support services.
• Acting 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 and human resources thus ensuring transparent and consistent implementation throughout the secretariat.
• Also, assisting the Director-General in the coordination of the compilation of proposals and reports to the
• Assembly and the Member States on financial and administrative matters;
• Representing the Director-General, within delegated authority, in negotiations and consultations on a full range of administrative.
• Also, supporting matters with representatives of the Member States and the Government of the host country.
• Developing, reviewing and recommending new policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure integration and efficient contribution of administrative efforts into the Agency’s core mandate.
• Similarly, establishing guidelines, procedures, processes and tools that are consistent with IRENA’s policy and practice in order to ensure proper budget, accounting, financial and human resources management, and controls.

Additional Duties

• Dealing with internal and external audits, plans and manages the implementation of relevant recommendations and reports on the status of the implementation.
• Directing the staff of the Administration and Management Services Division by developing work plans, appraising performances, training and empowering them.
• Ensuring 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.
• Providing guidance, supervision and mentoring to all administrative support and other staff in the areas of his/her responsibility.
• Liaising with other international organizations and agencies to maintain cooperation and incorporate best practices in the development of IRENA’s administrative policies.
• Furthermore, performing related duties as may be required by the Director-General.

Requirements

• Masters degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. However, bachelor degree holders with qualifying experience are also eligible.
• At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, logistics, information technology, communication or related field.
• Planning and Organizing as well as Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills. Professionalism and Excellent team player.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is mandatory. Furthermore, knowledge of other languages is desirable.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization mandated to facilitate cooperation, advance knowledge, and promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy. It is the first international organization to focus exclusively on renewable energy, addressing needs in both industrialized and developing countries. IRENA is an official United Nations observer.

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