Job Title: Senior Principal Research Officer
Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About Organisation:
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is mandated to coordinate, oversee and guide agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is made up of a Council as its governing Body, a Secretariat for its daily operations. and 16 Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIS) under its policy guidance.
Job Summary: To lead, coordinate, end execute high-imped, multi-disciplinary research initiatives aligned to the Institute s strategic objectives.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Possession of a PhD in molecular genetics. MSc and BSc in biological sciences
- Post-doctoral fellowship is molecular genetics is an added advantage
- Having served as Principal Research Officer for at least five (5) years or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organisation.
- Evidence of having contributed towards mobilization of agricultural research and development funds totaling to Ten Million United States Dollars (US S 20,000,000), over a period of ten years.
- Having published over 25 articles as first author and/or co-author in peer reviewed journals, with at least two articles in a journal(s) with Impact Factor > 3.0.
- Having served as a member to at least three technical committees/taskforces.
- Evidence for having provided leadership in de-signing, managing and coordinating a reputable molecular genetics platform.
- Age Limit: Not more than 55 years
NB: Female applicants with the required academic qualification and experience are encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
Interested persons should download NARO Application Form 2. Attach a recent passport photo and fill it in triplicate; attach detailed curriculum vitae with copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on 3rd November 2025
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,
P.O. Box 295
Entebbe – Uganda
Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for in the top-left-hand corner of the envelope.
Deadline: 3rd November 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via the NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60