The Organisation
The CSIR is a statutory semi-autonomous Corporation with the mandate to pursue the implementation of Government policies on scientific research and development; encourage coordination of scientific research for the management, utilisation and conservation of the natural resources of Ghana; and to advise Government on scientific and technological advances likely to be of importance to national development. Established in its present form in October 1968 as Ghana's premier research and development organisation, the CSIR now operates under the mandate of CSIR Act 521 of 1996, which among other things, empowers it to commercialise its research activities.

The mission of the CSIR as stated in its Corporate Strategic Plan, is to become the force for accelerated social and economic development of Ghana through examining, exploring and creating science and technology catalysts for public and private wealth creation. From its Head Office in Accra, the CSIR oversees and co-ordinates the activities of 13 research institutes spread throughout the country.

Job Description

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.

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,
•   Be a member of a relevant recognised professional body
•   Possess excellent knowledge of Ghanaian labour laws.
•   Possess good interpersonal skills,
•   Not be more than fifty-six (56) years as at 1st March, 2015.

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: 03 April, 2015