The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has commenced the search for a new director-general to lead the world’s foremost intergovernmental renewable energy organisation as the second and final term of its current chief, Francesco La Camera, draws to a close.
The Abu Dhabi-based agency has invited applications from qualified candidates capable of steering IRENA through an increasingly complex global energy landscape while accelerating the transition to renewable energy. The successful candidate will assume office in April 2027 following a global selection process.
In the vacancy announcement, IRENA said it is seeking a leader who is both “visionary and politically astute” to guide the agency through the next phase of the global energy transition.
“Potential candidates must be visionary and politically astute to lead the agency in accelerating the global transition to renewable energy.”
The agency said the next director-general will provide strategic leadership, strengthen IRENA’s international influence, represent the organisation at the highest political levels and oversee all programmatic, administrative and operational functions from its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
