Job Title: Director General
Organisation: The National Agricultural Research
Organisation (NARO)
Organisation (NARO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Chairman, NARO Council
About NARO:
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is established
by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 to provide strategic direction
for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. NARO is governed by a
Council, with a Secretariat responsible for its day-to-day operations.
by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 to provide strategic direction
for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. NARO is governed by a
Council, with a Secretariat responsible for its day-to-day operations.
Job Summary: The Director General will primarily serve as the
Chief Executive of the NARO Council Secretariat and the Accounting Officer of
the National Agricultural Research Organisation.
Chief Executive of the NARO Council Secretariat and the Accounting Officer of
the National Agricultural Research Organisation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Rendering expert advice to the Council in
respect of the business of the Council; - Developing strategies and operational
plans to guide the Council in achieving its policy objectives; - Acting as the daily liaison between the
Council and the parent Ministry as well as other policy making organs - Coordinating and implementing policies,
programmes and activities of the Council and reporting on them to the
Council; - Actively mobilizing, managing the funds,
property and affairs of the Council; - Coordinating and monitoring of research
programmes and the award of contracts using the various funds available to
the Council; - Responsible for the general management of
the Secretariat including supervision of the technical directorates; - Developing agricultural research
management strategies and plans including partnership and collaborative
linkages with regional and international research organisations and
initiatives; - Developing an efficient and cost effective
internal management structure - Provide and maintain the image of NARO to
the stakeholders, public, private and other development partners - Make sure that NARO activities and
programs are aligned with government policies, programs and millennium
development goals. - Performing any other duties that may be
assigned to her/ him by the Council.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The suitably qualified Director General
must possess a PhD in the field of Agricultural sciences, natural sciences
or agricultural economics. - A minimum of ten years’experience in
agricultural research at senior management position. - Proven track record in agricultural
research - Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of national
agricultural and rural development problems of Uganda; and the current
Government’s policies and strategies to address them. - Possess a clear personal view of how
agricultural research can be made to contribute more effectively to
sustainable development - Possess the ability to provide strategic
leadership to a complex organisation in a dynamic development environment,
and for designing and implementing institutional innovations for enhancing
sustainability of the national agricultural research system - Possess the ability to inspire high performance levels across multi-disciplinary,
multi-institutional and multi-stakeholder teams. - Ability to
work with regional and
international research - organisations/ initiatives
- Excellent track record in mobilising funds
for agricultural research from various funding sources - Ability to command respect in the
international scientific community and at the highest level of the
Government. Evidence of recognition at these levels will be an advantage.
Age: Between 45 – 55 years.
How to Apply:
All applicants who desire to work with the National Agricultural
Research Organisation (NARO) should send
hard copy applications with updated detailed curriculum vitae prefaced with a
statement of not more than 250 words explaining why he or she considers oneself
to be the most suitable candidate for the job. He/She should provide working day-time
telephone numbers, name, e-mail and physical addresses of 3 (three) respectable
referees who are able to provide a candid opinion on his/her professional
abilities, personal attributes and suitability for appointment to this
position.
Research Organisation (NARO) should send
hard copy applications with updated detailed curriculum vitae prefaced with a
statement of not more than 250 words explaining why he or she considers oneself
to be the most suitable candidate for the job. He/She should provide working day-time
telephone numbers, name, e-mail and physical addresses of 3 (three) respectable
referees who are able to provide a candid opinion on his/her professional
abilities, personal attributes and suitability for appointment to this
position.
The Chairman
NARO Governing Council
P.O. Box 295
Entebbe, Uganda
NARO Secretariat, Plot 11 -13 Lugard Avenue, Office No. 18
Deadline: 13th March 2014 by 5pm
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