Director, IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre, D-1

at  International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Engineering, Energy Economics or any other related and relevant area.
Work Experience: A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in programme management and performance reporting or related field, including demonstrated work experience at international level, of which over 10 years leading teams, is required. Strong analytical skills is required; knowledge in energy technologies is required; experience in leading multi-cultural, multi disciplined teams is required; experience in data analysis for the production of evidence-based knowledge products/content is required; experience in strategic planning is required; strong global professional network is desirable; experience assessing and evaluating implementation of programmes and policies is desirable.
Language: Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowlother languages, notably German, is desirable

Qualified candidates must apply for the abovementioned vacancy on-line, through IRENA’s recruitment platform, ORC by submitting a complete and comprehensive CV and a letter of interest, including details of three professional references who will be contacted if their application is shortlisted.
Applications from qualified women are highly encouraged.
Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for further assessment and receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
[1] IRENA provides similar ICSC benefits and entitlements, including rental subsidy, education grant (for school aged children), annual leave, health insurance, provident fund, etc.
[2] The post adjustment is a variable component that is adjusted periodically to reflect changes in the cost of living in a duty station. Post adjustment multiplier for Bonn duty station is currently 44.5%, determined by the International Civil Service Commission and subject to change without prior notice

• Provides strategic leadership as well as overall management of the Division;
• Leads the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of the Division;
• Acts as principal adviser to the Director-General on all matters pertaining to innovation and renewable energy technologies;
• Leads the execution of the IITC operation by ensuring proper management of the facility, proper use and aligment with host government standards;
• Manages and designs action plans, required to support and ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the division’s operations.
• Oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Office, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance, interviews and evaluation of candidates for job openings, among other tasks;
• Ensures the 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;
• Contributes to the development of voluntary contributions which will diversify the division’s funding, with a particular emphasis on projects which relate Innovation and Technology;
• Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Office and across organizational boundaries, including other Divisions;
• Collaborates with other Divisions to develop strategies, content and identify possible synergies to support the mandate of the Agency;
• Chair meetings, seminars, moderate panels on substantive related issues; represents the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conference; provides programmatic/substantive expertise on issues, and holds programmatic/substantive and organization discussions with representatives of other institutions;
• Represents the Division at international, regional or national meetings;
• Coaches staff members under his or her responsibility, supports them in development of their career objectives and empowers them by providing them with autonomy to undertake their responsibility under clear accountability frameworks;
• Performs related duties as may be required by the Director-General.
• Builds partnerships and collaborates with the academic, scientific community and international organization to facilitate innovation and dissemination of state-of-the-art renewable energy technologies;