Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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; 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; o
• verall 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.,
• Make sure 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.

Requirements:
• Minimum qualification is a Masters 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 by the date assumption of duty projected to be 2nd May 2023.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

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
P.O. Box 295
ENTEBBE
NARO Secretariat, Plot 11 -13 Lugard Avenue, Office No. 18

NARO is an equal opportunity employer.


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