Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) is an agency of the Federal Government under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Environment. Its operations are guided by the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2018 and by virtue of this Act, FRIN is the only Research Institute / Federal Government Agency empowered by law to handle all forestry and forestry-related matters in Nigeria. It has the mandate to conduct research into all aspects of forestry, sustainable forest management, environmental management, wildlife conservation and management, forest conservation and protection, medicinal plants, agro forestry, forest products development and utilization, forestry-related training as well as forestry research extension
FRIN's services and activities cover the entire nation and its mandate is implemented by highly qualified Research Scientists and Technical staff located at FRIN Headquarters in Ibadan and other FRIN establishments across the nation. The Institute is presently comprised of eight (8) specialized Research Departments, several Research Centers and Units, Seven (7) specialized ND / HND awarding Colleges, seven (7) support Departments, and seventeen (17) Research Outstations, through which FRIN fulfills the under-listed functions: Research, experimentation, sample application and patenting; Education and training with/and by the Colleges; Innovation and technology dissemination to end users through farming systems and extension services.
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Director General, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN)
Location: Ibadan, Oyo (FRIN Headquarters)
Duties
The Director General shall be:
Qualifications
The Prospective candidate must:
Terms of Appointment
Remuneration
Consolidated salary scale.
Application Closing Date
15th February, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application Letter accompanied with Ten (10) typewritten copies of their Curriculum Vitae which must include their telephone number(s) and e-mail address(es).
Applications and Referees reports should be marked "Application for the position of Director General, FRIN" and submitted to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Federal Ministry of Environment Headquarters,
Mabushi, Abuja.
Note