Director, Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC)
Director, Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC)
- United Arab Emirates
Within this mandate, the focus of the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC) is on collecting data and conducting analysis to support the creation of enabling environments for investment and growth in renewables. Based on this work, KPFC gives input to advisory services that the Agency provides to its Members and at regional levels.
Under the direct supervision of the Director-General and within delegated authority, Director, KPFC oversees a range of analytical and advisory activities aimed at providing accurate information, sound advice and a broader knowledge base to assist countries in making informed decisions on how to accelerate the energy transition and achieve just and inclusive outcomes for all. 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.
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