The mandate of CSIR-IIR is to undertake research into process and product design and development, and to promote adaptive technology, scientific instrumentation and calibration, as well as repair of precision equipment. The Institute aims to drive national development and global competitiveness in industry through scientific and technological research

The successful applicant will:

•   Be responsible to the Director-General for the general administration of the Head Office and the entire CSIR.
•   Be responsible for developing, updating and implementing human resource policies and programmes of the CSIR.
•   Undertake human resource planning, human resource development, performance management, compensation management and labour relations.
•   Be the custodian of Council assets.
•   Be Secretary to Council.

Age Limit: The applicant must be 55 years or less.
Tenure: The position is for five (5) years in the first instance, and may be renewed on expiry if the incumbent is less than 60 years, subject to satisfactory performance on the job. In exceptional cases applicants who will be able to serve for four(4} years in the first instance may be considered for positions 3 and 4 above.
Salary: The salary is attractive with fringe benefits.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Possess an MBA/MPA/MPhil degree or equivalent with specialisation in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution.
•   Have 12 years post-qualification experience in performing human resource functions in a reputable institution including at least 5 years of successful managerial experience in a top management position.
•   Have attained a rank equal to that of a Principal Administrative Officer in the CSIR or equivalent institution, or a Deputy Registrar in a public university.
•   Member of a relevant recognised professional body.
•   Posses excellent knowledge of Ghanaian labour laws.
•   Posses good interpersonal skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

•   Full Curriculum Vitae
•   Names and Addresses of three (3) confidential referees.
•   A 3-4 page Vision Statement for the advertised position.

Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 16th May. 2014.

THE  DIRECTOR-GENERAL
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIRC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
P. 0. BOX M.32, ACCRA.
TEL. 233-0302-777940

Applications may also be brought personally to the CSIR Head Office; off Agostino Neto Road, Accra. (Opposite the Chinese Embassy.)

Closing Date: 16 May, 2014