JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
A successful applicant will serve as the Head of the Public Agricultural Research Institute (PARI) and will be responsible for providing professional, technical, and administrative leadership necessary for implementing the institute mandate.

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Interested candidates should meet the following conditions:
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural sciences, livestock production, fisheries sciences or rural development. A PhD in the field of either Agriculture, livestock production, fisheries, Forestry, Rural Development and Natural Resources.
• At least 10 years' experience in either agricultural research planning or management from an Agricultural Research Institution. Equivalent experience obtained from a related institution is acceptable.
• A proven record in research evidenced by at least twenty (20) peer-reviewed publications, with at least five publications in the last five years. Demonstrated experience in mobili ing funding for research and development.
• Must have served in research, academic or related reputable research institution at a Principal Research/ Management level and above.

Tenure of Office: Five years' contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

Age limit. Not above 55 years for external applicants and 60 years for internal candidates
Female candidates with the required academic qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply

Interested applicants should visit the NARO website: www.naro.go.ug and download NARO Application Form 1; attach a recent passport photo and fill it in triplicate with a detailed curriculum vitae prefaced with a statement of not more than 250 words explaining you consider yourself a suitable candidate for the job. The application form, CV, photocopies of academic certificates, and testimonials should be submitted to the undersigned to reach him.
Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for in the top left hand comer of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via the NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.
Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.
The Director General
National Agricultural Research Organization Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue