Job Vacancy For Director of CSIR – Crops Research Institute

CSIR

  • Kumasi, Ashanti Region
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job Vacancy For Director of CSIR – Crops Research InstituteThe Ghana Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the under listed positions witin the council: Director of CSIR - Crops Research InstituteThe mandate of the CSIR-CRI is to research and develop improved varieties of food and industrial crops and their production technologies, to enhance food security and poverty reductionThe PositionThe successful applicant will:
  • Serve as the Head of the institute and will be responsible to the Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the institute
  • Establish effective linkages with relevant institutions and agencies within and outside the CSIR
  • Co-ordinate prioritised research of the institute under the broad guidance of the Director-General
  • Promote the transfer of technology to industry/agricultural business and commercialization of research in general
  • Co-ordinate research funding initiatives and provide services and inputs to determine research priorities, as well as formulate and implement science and technology plans
  • Be responsible for the overall management and development of the human resource base of the institute
Qualification Required & ExperienceThe ideal applicant must have:
  • A PhD Degree or equivalent qualification in Agricultural and Biological Science or related discipline from a recognised university or institution
  • Not less than 12 years of experience in Research and Development (R&D), including at least 5 years of successful experience in a management position
  • Distinguished research contribution as evidenced by scientific publications. The research output should be adjudged to be at least equivalent to that ofan Associate Professor/Principal Research Scientist
  • Ability to organise, direct and co-ordinate activities within a research institute for national development
  • Good knowledge of the agencies in the relevant sectors, as well as the ability to interact with top management in other institutions and agencies
  • Proven ability to inspire research staff and supporting personnel
  • Ability to generate and attract funding, both internally and externally to support research activities
  • Ability to translate policy decisions into action programmes
  • Good interpersonal relations
Age Limit: Applicant must be 55 years or lessSalary: The salary is attractive with fringe benefitsLocation: KumasiHow To Apply For The JobInterested applicants are to submit the following in addition to the application letter:
  • Full Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and Addresses of 3 confidential referees
  • A 2 to 3 page vision statement for the advertised position
Applications should be forwarded address to:The Director-General
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
P.O.Box M32,
AccraOr Tel:233-0302-777940Closing Date: 08 March, 2019

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