Vacancy Announcement
Secretariat of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Director, Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC)
Publication Date: 14/01/2026
Deadline For Application: 13/02/2026 (at midnight, Abu Dhabi local Time)
Title and Grade: Team Lead, Policy and Finance, P4 (CP0078)
Indicative Annual Salary: (a) Annual Net Salary: USD 86,027 to USD 97,259 (b) Post Adjustment: USD 50,239.77 to USD 56,799.26
Duration of Appointment: One year, with possible extension
Duty Station: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
The International Renewable Energy Agency is an inter-governmental organisation headquartered in Abu Dhabi, mandated to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. IRENA’s mission is to play a leading role in the ongoing transformation of the global energy systems as a centre of excellence for knowledge and innovation, a global voice of renewable energy, a network hub for all stakeholders and a source of advice and support for countries.
At present, IRENA has 161 Members (160 States and the European Union) that acceded to its Statute, and 22 additional States in the process of accession and actively engaged.
Within this mandate, the focus of the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC) is on collecting data, developing knowledge platforms and conducting analysis to support the creation of enabling environments for investment and growth in renewables. This entails analytical work on policy and finance, building a gateway to knowledge, giving input to advisory services that the Agency provides to its member states and at regional levels, and targeted engagement with the private sector and civil society.
Within KPFC, the Policy Unit provides policy-relevant and forward-looking analysis on renewable energy trends and developments to strengthen the business case for renewable energy, highlighting the contribution of renewables to broader policy objectives. The Unit focuses on specific analytical gaps and develops new knowledge that can support informed decision-making.
- Identify and lead on new topics and concepts of analysis in the areas of energy transition policy and finance, ensuring that IRENA continues to contribute cutting‑edge knowledge products.
- Design and conduct analysis on policy and finance for the energy transition in general and renewable energy deployment in particular, taking into account different starting points and socio‑economic priorities and conditions of countries.
- Develop and draft high‑quality analytical reports and documents and contribute to Agency‑wide reports such as the World Energy Transitions Outlook and Regional Energy Transition Outlooks, covering emerging trends in renewable energy policy and finance.
- Provide policy insights and recommendations for countries, regions and the international community to accelerate the deployment of renewables. Design and deliver capacity building tools and events.
- Organise expert group meetings such as the IRENA Policy Day, side events at the General Assembly or Council meetings to gather insights from practitioners and experts.
- Attend international, regional and national meetings, workshops and conferences to give presentations or participate in panel discussions to disseminate IRENA’s work on policy and finance.
- Establish key relationships with representatives of Member States, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
- Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team, setting priorities, reviewing outputs, and ensuring alignment with the Agency work programme.
- Contribute to administrative tasks of the Division such as work programme development and reporting, proposal development for voluntary contributions, projects and budget management.
- Perform other duties as required.
Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of policy and market trends across a range of renewable energy technologies and issues of renewable energy deployment and finance. Sound understanding of policy…
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