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  • Posted: May 6, 2020
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    Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) is one of the thirteen (13) research institutes of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Institute (CSIR). It was originally known as the Nyankpala Agricultural Experimental Station (NAES) and operated as an outpost of the Crop Research Institute (CRI), Kumasi. In 1994, it gained autonomy and was up...
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    Director Of CSIR – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute at CSIR

    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/agricultural business and commercialisation of research.
    • 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.

    Age Limit

    • The applicant must be 55 years or less.

    Salary

    • The salary is attractive with fringe benefits.

    Tenure

    • The position is for Five (5) years in the first instance, and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance on the job.

    The Person
    The ideal applicant must have: 

    • A PhD degree or equivalent qualification in Agricultural or Biological/Physical Sciences from a recognised University or Institution.
    • Not less than 12 years’ 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 of an 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 p

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants are to submit the following in addition to the application letter:

    • Full Curriculum Vitae
    • Name and Addresses of three (3) confidential referees.
    • A 2-3 page Vision Statement for the advertised position.

    Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 29th May, 2020THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH P. O. BOX M.32 ACCRA.  Applications may also be brought personally to the CSIR Head Office, Off Agostino Neto Road, Accra (Opposite the Chinese Embassy). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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