Director / CEO, National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom at the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) - One of our parastatals, National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom has national mandate for research into all aspects of animal diseases, treatment and control as well as the development of animal vaccines and sera.

They are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director / CEO

Location: Vom, Plateau

Duties

• The Director / CEO is the Institute/Academic and Administrative head of the institute/college in charge of the day to day running of the institute/college.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a holder of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with relevant qualifications and wide experience of the matter with which the college/institute is concerned, training and research experience as evidenced in scientific publications in referred journals.
• In addition, candidates must have the ability to provide academic/ administrative leadership, attract funding as well as have clear and articulated vision for the development of the college/institute.
• Furthermore, he/she must not be more than 60 years of age at the time of commencement of the tenure. 
• A minimum of Principal Lecturer, Assistant Director or Associate Professor would be required, please.

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twelve (12) typewritten copies, one (1) electronic copy on flash drive of their curriculum vitae (CV) and photocopies of their credentials.

All Applications and Referees' reports should be marked "Confidential Application" at the top left corner of the envelope, addressed and sent to:
The Executive Secretary,
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN),
Plot 223D, Cadastral Zone B6,
Mabushi, Abuja, Nigeria.

Note

• Functional phone numbers and email address should be indicated on the CV. 
• Three referees are required to send their reports to the address above.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.