Chief Research Officer (CRO) Job at Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA)

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Organisation: Desert Locust
Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA)
Duty Station: Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia(Headquarters).
Salary Scale R3: Entry point negotiable [US$ 25,872 – 27,424) Per Annum
(p. a), and other benefits as per the Organization’s Service regulations.]



Job Summary: The Chief Research Officer (CRO) will act as a
principal assistant to the Director with responsibility for the overall
initiation, planning, organization and direction of all approved scientific
research relevant to the DLCO-EA regional activities. Specific areas of
responsibility are outlined below; however, he/she may be required to perform
other duties which may be delegated to him/her by the Director.



Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plans, directs and supervises all
    scientific research activities undertaken by the Organization and ensures
    the issuance of technical reports.
  • Liaises with institutions/bodies within
    and outside the region in matters pertaining to DLCOEA research
    activities.
  • Coordinates with Director to conduct
    special operational activities for research purposes.
  • Coordinates preparation of working papers
    for Technical Committee meetings and acts as Technical Secretary for such
    meetings.
  • Plans and coordinates training programmes
    with the Divisions of Administration and Finance to ensure that all
    research personnel are proficient in their assigned duties.
  • Develops and improves pest management
    techniques for the mandated migrant pests (Locusts, army worms, quelea
    birds and tsetse flies).



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant should hold a PhD in
    Entomology from a recognized University with at least 5 years
    post-qualification experience, OR a Masters Degree in Entomology from an
    accredited University, with at least 10 years post qualification
    experience in leading or directing research programmes or projects in the
    field of Plant Protection.
  • Ability to work in harmony with people of
    different national and cultural backgrounds is highly desirable.
    Computer literacy skills and proficiency in data collection analysis and
    report writing.



How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with copies of
Educational testimonies and CV should be addressed to the Director and sent
within 30 days from the date of publication to:
(1) DLCO-EA Base/Country Office,
Plot 32/36, Bombo Road Kampala,
P.O. Box 9134,
Kampala, Uganda.
OR post direct to:
(2) The Director, DLCO-EA,
P.O. Box 4255,
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia.
For more information about the Desert Locust
Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA),
please visit the website: www.dlcoea.org.et



Deadline: 19th Sept 2013, by 5.00 pm.
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