Director of Research Job at National Agricultural Research Organisation(NARO)

Job Title: Director of Research (2 Posts)

Reports to NARO Council, through Chairman, PARI Management Committee

Job Ref NARI/6

ZARDI/4

Overall Responsibility

The successful applicant will be the chief Executive of the Public Agricultural Institute (PARI) and will provide professional, technical and administrative guidance to the management committee and staff

Task and Responsibilities:

• Tendering advice to the Management Committee in respect to the business of the Institute.
• Provide policy advice on appropriate technologies and information for responsible agricultural practices
• Develop and implement a strategy on Resource Mobilization to enable the institute have additional funding for research and staff remuneration.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, research programs and annual budget in line with approved government policies.
• Implement effective human resource management policies and systems.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• A Masters Degree in the Field of Agricultural sciences, natural sciences or agricultural economics. A PhD will be an added advantage
• At least 10 years experience of Agricultural research management. Management experience in similar institutions is acceptable
• A proven record in agricultural research or research in other related fields evidenced by not less than ten peer reviewed publications five of which should be after July 2007.
• Clear understanding of the role of the role of agricultural research to poverty reduction.
• Excellent leadership, negotiations and communications skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams

Tenure of Office: Four years renewable subject to satisfying performance

How to Apply

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand written applications together with a detailed CV giving day time telephone contacts of at least three (3) Referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 14^th September 2011. Your CVs should include a half page summary highlighting why you think you consider yourself a suitable candidate for this job

Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the left corner of the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Director General,

National Agricultural Research Organization,

P.O. Box 295,

Entebbe