Director General National Agricultural Research Organisation

About this Job:	The National Agricultural Research Organisation is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 to provide strategic direction for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. The Organisation is governed by a Council, with a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations. Job Title: DIRECTOR GENERAL Reports to: Chairman, NARO Council Salary Grade: UR 1 (i) Overall Responsibility: He/she will be the Chief Executive of the NARO Council Secretariat and Accounting Officer of the National Agricultural Research Organisation. Tasks 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;
Requirement:	Requirements: • A PhD in the field of Agricultural sciences, natural sciences or agricultural economics. • At least 10 years working experience in Agricultural Research at 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 Tenure of Office: The Director General shall hold office for four years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term.
Salary:	- USD/month
Experience:	10
How to apply:	Application Procedures: a) Applicants should submit hand-written applications with a detailed curriculum vitae prefaced with a statement of not more than 250 words stating why they consider to be suitable for the job. They should include their full contact details and contact details of three credible referees who can candidly testify to their professional abilities and personal attributes. Applications marked “Confidential: NARO Application” should be sent not later than 23rd December 2011 before 12.00 noon to: The Chairman, NARO Governing Council P.O.Box 295, ENTEBBE NARO Secretariat, Plot 12-13 Lugard Avenue, Office No. 18 b)AII applicants should ensure that they contact the three referees who should write and send recommendation letters to reach the address below not later than 30th December 2011. The Chairman NARO Governing Council C/o Mbarara University of Science and Technology P.O.Box 1410 E.mail: vc@must.ac.ug N.B The advert could also be viewed on the NARO website www.naro.go.ug.