Director, Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre

Director, Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre IRENA

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, energy policy, sustainable development, or other related area. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree. PhD is desirable.

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description:

These include:

• renewable energy policy and market design
• analysis and advice on scaling up finance for the energy transition
• socioeconomic policies and impacts of renewable energy and the broader energy transition
• energy access and economic development
• renewable energy resource assessment
• renewable energy data and statistics

The Director, KPFC will be responsible for:

• The overall guidance and management of the division in close collaboration with the deputy director and the unit heads. Developing and supervising the implementation of the substantive work programme for KPFC, including determining priorities and allocating resources for the completion of activities and their timely delivery.
• Overseeing the management of activities undertaken by KPFC, ensuring that programmed activities are coordinated in the different areas both within KPFC and with other IRENA divisions, as well as other entities, as appropriate.
• Ensuring that the outputs produced by KPFC maintain high-quality standards; that reports are credible, objective, based on comprehensive data and include actionable recommendations.
• Undertaking management and overseeing administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the division, including preparation and effective management of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance, recruitment for job openings, and preparation of inputs for Agency-wide activities.
• Managing, guiding and developing staff under his/her supervision, and fostering teamwork, collaboration and communication among staff in KPFC, and across organizational boundaries.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with IRENA Members and a broad network of stakeholders in the field of renewable energy.
• Representing KPFC in IRENA Governing Body meetings to present aspects of the division’s work programme and related budgetary expenditures, during the planning and implementation phases.
• Representing IRENA in external meetings, events and other fora to provide programmatic/substantive expertise and actively seek opportunities to strengthen collaboration/alliances/partnerships with wide ranging constituencies.

Professionalism: Extensive background in and knowledge of the field of energy, including renewable energy policy and finance and socio-economic aspects of the energy transition, as well as other areas of the work being supervised. Experience in producing reports, papers and publications on technical issues, and the ability to review and edit the work of others. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Ability to manage staff and apply administrative rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; demonstrate political astuteness, technical expertise, ability and capacity to represent the Agency effectively at high levels in different fora. Ability to establish and build broad strategic networks and international partnerships.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; develops risk preparedness and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Has solid understanding of best management practices; aligns management policies and practices to support achievement of organizational goals; uses time efficiently; has the ability to implement and supervise programme activities that are consistent with agreed strategies.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Experience: At least 15 years of extensive experience that combines intellectual, strategic, technical and managerial leadership in renewable energy or related fields, including at the international level. Experience in programme planning, management, policy analysis and advice. Experience in energy transition related work at the international and a country level is required.

Company Industry:

• Power Generation
• Power Distribution
• Energy
• Nuclear Energy

Department / Functional Area:

• Administration

Keywords:

• Director
• Knowledge
• Policy And Finance Centre