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:

•   Serve as the Head of the institute and will be responsible to the Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the alfairs ot 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 in general.
•   Co-ordinate research funding initiatives, and provide services and inputs
•   to determine corporate research priorities as well as 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.
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

•   A PhD degree or equivalent qualification in the Agricultural or Biological 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: Kumasi

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