Director General Employment Opportunity – National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

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Job Title:   Director General   

Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda

 

About US:

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is mandated to coordinate, oversee and guide agricultural research in Uganda. Over the years, NARO has generated technologies and products with Intellectual Property (IP) and commercial potential guided by relevant policies under her mission of innovating for sustainable agricultural transformation.

 

Job Summary:  He/she will be the Chief Executive of the NARO Council Secretariat and Accounting Officer of the National Agricultural Research Organisation.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Tendering 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 day-to-day link 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; 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;
  • Overall management of NARO Secretariats operations; 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.,
  • Ensure that NARO activities and programs are aligned with government policies, programs and stainable.
  • Performing any other duties that may be assigned to her/him by the Council.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Master’s degree, possession of a PhD in the field of agricultural sciences is an added advantage.
  • At least 10 years working experience in agricultural research at a senior management position.
  • A demonstrable track record in agricultural research
  • Good understanding of national agricultural and rural development problems of Uganda; and the current Government’s polices and strategies to address them.
  • A clear personal view of how agricultural research can be made to contribute more effectively to sustainable development
  • 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 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
  • A 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.
  • Aged Limit: Not Above 60 years

 

How to Apply:

The interested applicant should submit a hard copy of the application with a 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. His/She should provide 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 application letter, CV, copies of certificates and, testimonials should be submitted to the undersigned to reach him not later than 5:00 p.m. on 18th January 2023:

 

The Chairman,

NARO Governing Council

NARO Secretariat, Plot 11 -13 Lugard Avenue, Office No. 18

P.O. Box 295

Entebbe. Uganda

 

NB: NARO is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Deadline: 31st December 2022

 

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