The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the position of an ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER within the CSIR-ANIMAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Accra.

The successful applicant will:

•   Serve as the Head of Administration Division and will be responsible to the Institute Director for the day-to-day running of the division.
•   Serve as Secretary to the Institute Management Board and other relevant Committees of the Institute
•   Perform Human Resource and Administrative functions by interpreting and applying the necessary rules regulations of the Council
•   Responsible for supervision of subordinate staff in their various work
•   Responsible for the custody and management of Institute's assets.
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must:

•   Possess an MBA (Human Resources) / MPA or M.Phil, qualification in the relevant field from a recognised university
•   Must be conversant with the labour laws of Ghana and human resource management systems and procedures, including recruitment and selection, performance management, staff motivation, succession planning and career development
•   Must have not less than 5 years post qualification experience
•   Must have good interpersonal relations
•   Must be computer literate

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.

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: 03 October, 2014