Executive Director (NIHORT) at the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)

Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below in "National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT)" under the aegis of the Agricultural Research council of Nigeria (ARCN):

Job Title: Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT)

Location: Ibadan

Description/Summary
The Institute has national mandate for research into genetic improvement, production and processing of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants;

Duities

• The Executive Director is the Research/Academic and Administrative Head of the Institute/College and therefore responsible for the academic and administrative management and leadership of the Institute/College.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be holders of PhD in relevant discipline, have extensive research and teaching experience as evidenced by scientific publications with a minimum of Ten (10) years cognate experience in a Research Organization or College of Agriculture.
• In addition, candidates must have ability to provide academic/administrative leadership and also have clear and articulated vision for the development of the Institute/College.
• Being a Director of Research or Chief Lecturer in an Agricultural Research Institute or College of Agriculture will be an added advantage.
• Furthermore, he/she must not be more than 60 years of age as at the possible time of commencement of tenure.

Terms of Appointment
Single term of Five (5) years only.

Remuneration
Political office holders salary scale.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and  qualified candidates are requested to submit Twelve (12) typewritten copies and one (1) electronic copy on CD of their Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of their credentials, Functional phone numbers and e-mail addressed should be indicated in the CV.

Three Referees should be requested to send their reports to the address below. All applications and Referees reports should be marked "Confidential Application" at the top left corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Executive Secretary,
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN),
Agricultural Research House,
Plot 223D Cadastral Zone B6,
Mabushi,
P. M. B. 5026,
Wuse-Abuja,
Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.