Jelena Barnes

Jelena Barnes has extensive experience in administration and management, particularly within international organizations. From December 2016 to January 2024, Jelena served as the Director of Administration and Management Services at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), overseeing operations related to finance, budgeting, HR, ICT, procurement, travel, and facilities management. Prior to IRENA, Jelena held various roles, including Chief of Budget and Ethics Advisor and Programme Budget Officer at UNFCCC from January 2011 to December 2016, and Administration Manager for the Africa Division at International Construction Management from November 2009 to July 2010. Additional experiences include serving as a Project Management Adviser at Adam Smith International and as a Programme Support Officer at UNOPS. Academic qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Innovation from Edinburgh Napier University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management from Robert Gordon University.