Director of CSIR Water Research Institute/Director of CSIR Institute

Job Description

Serve as the Head of the Institute and will be responsible to THE Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the institute. Establish effective linkages with relevant institutions and agencies within and outside the CSIR. Co-ordinate prioritized research of the institute under the broad guidance of the Director-General. Promote the transfer of technology to industry/agricultural business and commercialization of research in general. Co-ordinate research funding initiatives and provide services and inputs to determine research priorities, as well as formulate and implement science and technology plans. Be responsible for the overall management and development of the human resource base of the institute.

Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences or related discipline from a recognised University or Institute (CSIR-WRI).
• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Engineering Sciences and Physical Sciences from a recognised University or institution (CSIR-IIR).

Requirements

• Not less than 12 years experience in Research and Development (R&D), including at least 5 years of successful experience in a management position.
• Distinguished research contribution as evidenced by scientific publications.
• The research output should be adjudged to be at least equivalent to that of a Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor.
• Ability to organize, direct and co-ordinate activities within a research institute for national development.
• Good knowledge of the agencies in the relevant sectors, as well as the ability to interact with top management ni other institutions and agencies.
• Proven ability to inspire research staff and supporting personnel.
• Ability to generate and attract funding, both internally and externally, to support research activities.
• Ability to translate policy decisions into actionable programmes.

Contract Details

The position is for 5 years in the first instance and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance on the job

How to Apply

Interested applicants are to submit a written application letter addressed to: With the following attachments

• Full curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information (including e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) of 3 confidential referees
• Brief vision statement of not more than 1000 words indicating how the applicant will use the position to advance the strategic objectives of the CSIR

All other relevant information, including tables and figures, should be placed in an Appendix of not more than six pages

Hard copies of applications may also be delivered to the CSIR Head Office, off Agostino Neto Road, Airport Residential area, Accra (Opposite the Old Chinese Embassy)

Soft copies (PDF format) of application documents should be forwarded to any of the email address below: