Director Of CSIR-Crop Research Institute (CRI) at Council For Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Company: Council For Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Location: Ghana State: Kumasi Job type: Full-Time Job category: Education/Teaching Jobs in Ghana No views yet Job Description The position The 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 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 fo the human resource base of the institution

Qualification Required & Experience

• A PhD Degree or equivalent qualification in Agricultural or Biological Sciences 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 adjusted to be at least equivalent to that of a Principal Research 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 actionable programmes

• Good interpersonal relations

Age Limit: The applicant must be 55 years or less Tenure: The position is for 5 years in the first instance and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance on the job Salary: The salary is attractive with fringe benefits Location: Kumasi How To Apply For The Job Interested applicants are to submit a written application letter addressed to: The Director-General Council For Scientific and Industrial Research P.O.Box M32 Accra With the following attachments

• Full curriculum vitae

• Names and contact information (including e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) of three (3) confidential referes

• Brief vision statement of not more than 1000 words indicating how the applicant will use the position to advance the strategic objective...