Chief - Operations, Management and Liaison, P4

**Vacancy Announcement**

**Secretariat of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)**

**IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC)**

**Publication Date: 06 October 2025**

**Deadline for Application: 05 November 2025 (at midnight, Abu Dhabi Local Time)**

**Title and Grade: Chief - Operations, Management and Liaison IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre, P4**

**Indicative Annual Salary: (a) Annual Net Salary: US$ 84,672.00 to US$ 95,727.00**[1]**

**(b) Post Adjustment: USD 34,461.50 to USD 38,960.88**[2]**

**Duration of Appointment: 2 years, with possible extension**

**Duty Station: Bonn, Germany**

**Expected Date for Entry on Duty: As soon as possible**

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organisation mandated with the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. At present, IRENA has 170 Members (169 States and the European Union) that acceded to its Statute, and 14 additional States in the process of accession and actively engaged. IRENA supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. The Agency implements its mandate with the view to sustainable development, increased energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.

The IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC), hosted in Bonn, Germany, is one of the Agency’s four programmatic divisions. IITC serves as a hub of expertise for renewable energy technology and innovation, supporting IRENA Members in navigating the global energy transformation. Working in close collaboration with other IRENA divisions, IITC covers a broad spectrum of areas, including renewable energy roadmaps, power system transformation, project development, innovation, standards and quality assurance, as well as the costing and competitiveness of renewable energy technologies.

IITC provides cutting-edge insights into emerging renewable energy technologies and innovation pathways, translating technical knowledge into practical, policy-relevant tools for governments, industry, and other stakeholders. The Centre produces continually updated cost and performance data for renewable energy technologies, assists with energy technology planning and project development, and develops strategies to accelerate innovation and improve the effectiveness of renewable energy deployment.

Through its work, IITC strengthens IRENA’s engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring that the latest technological developments are effectively harnessed to advance the global transition to a sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon energy future.

The Chief Operations of IITC plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and efficient management of the Centre’s administrative and operational functions. This position provides strategic and operational leadership across areas including finance, human resources, procurement, IT, facilities, events, and data management, while managing protocol and administrative matters with the host country. The Chief Operations guides the Division in planning, monitoring, and implementing activities, supports senior management in decision-making, and drives initiatives to enhance internal processes, organizational culture, and cross-functional collaboration. By leading the administration team and coordinating with IRENA Headquarters and other divisions, this role ensures that IITC operates smoothly, delivers on its strategic objectives, and maintains a high
- performing, motivated workforce.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the supervision of the Director of IITC, the Chief Operations, Management and Liaison will fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:

- Centralise and lead on IITC administrative and operational matters within delegated authority (including budget, finance, HR, procurement, travel, IT, audits, facility management, data management, events and publications) and serve as the main focal point for the Division’s administration and management functions;
- Contributing to strategic planning in the Division, including leading the preparation of the budget for IITC; providing guidance on priorities, objectives and strategies to achieve objectives; tracking progress during implementation phase and recommending corrective actions, when necessary;
- Monitor the work of the IITC programmatic teams in implementing planned activities based on the work program and budgets;
- Manage and coordinate the reporting on voluntary contributions and agreements for the Division in cooperation with the Planning and Programme Support unit;
- Act as main focal point with the IITC host country Germany on matters pertaining to the operations of IITC and its facilities;
- Contribute to the maintenance of effective internal communication structures, organizat