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• Manage the implementation of Research and
  ensure the prompt delivery of adequate and quality research outputs,
• Provide leadership in priority setting as
  a requisite for the implementation of research programs.
• Provide policy advice on appropriate
  technologies and information for responsible agricultural practice;
• Develop and implement a strategy on
  Resource Mobilization to enable the institute have additional funding for
  research and staff remuneration;
• Formulate and implement strategic plans,
  research programs and annual budget in line with approved government
  policies;
• Implement effective financial management
  policies and systems for tracking, monitoring and reporting financial
  performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability
  of funds;
• Implement effective human resource
  management policies and systems;
• Develop effective communication, publicity
  and advocacy programs to ensure that role of the Institute is recognized
  by the public;
• Putting in place participatory approaches
  and methods to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the
  Institute’s research activities and technologies;
• Work closely with private sector to bring
  technology and research applications to the marketplace with a view to
  enhancing commercialization and availability of appropriate technologies
  to a wide array of stakeholders;
• Monitor challenges in the operating
  environment to ensure that the Institute complies with relevant
  legislation as well as agricultural and environmental laws including other
  relevant policies and guidelines;
• Ensure that research projects and program
  comply with National and sector development plans and strategies;
• Participate up to 25 percent of his/her
  time in scientific research activities

• The ideal candidate must hold a PhD in the
  field of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences or Agricultural Economics
• A minimum of ten years’ experience in
  Livestock or agricultural research planning or management.
• Equivalent experience obtained from a
  related field is acceptable
• A proven record in research evidenced by
  at least five peer reviewed publications in the last five years.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the
  role of agricultural research to poverty reduction
• Excellent leadership, negotiations and
  communication skills including demonstrated ability to work
  collaboratively in teams.
• Proven ability to influence and motivate
  staff towards the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.
• Excellent working relationships with
  national, regional and international research institutions/centers as well
  as development partners and private agencies.
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding and
  ability to uphold provisions of the Leadership Code Act, 2002.
• The applicant should have served in a
  research, academic or related reputable research institution at a senior
  research/management level and above.
• Age limit: Below 55 years

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