The mandate of the CSIR-Animal Research Institute is to develop and transfer technologies related to livestock and poultry production in Ghana towards accelerated production and consumption of animal protein. The objectives of the institute's research programmes are to improve farm animals as a source of animal protein and to address so do -cultural and economic factors affecting animal production,

The Job
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 prioritized research of the Institute under the broad guidance of the Director-General
•   Promote the transfer of technology to industry/agricultural business and commercialization of research 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 of the human resource base of the Institute.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A  PhD degree or its equivalent  in Engineering 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 programmes.
•   Good interpersonal relations.

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: 02 October, 2014