Chief Executive Officer x 1 at Agricultural Research Council

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

Contract

Harare Jobs

Posted 9 months ago

Location : Harare

Closing date : 29 September 2022

Agricultural Research Council

Vacancy : Chief Executive Officer

Agricultural Research Council (ARC) , a parastatal in the Ministry of Lands ,Fisheries , Agriculture , Water and Rural Development , seeks to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer . The incumbent will serve an initial 5 years term contract renewable for a second term subject to satisfactory performance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop quality business strategies and plans aligned to the short-term and long-term objectives of the council
Provide oversight on scientific , technical ,strategic interventions and all operations
Provide leadership that drives a result oriented managerial team to s[ear-head innovations supporting agricultural research and development on value chain priorities
Strengthen the association of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS ) with private sector player for mutual benefit
Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for the Council
Enforce and safeguard the role of the Council as the main repository of overarching Agricultural Technology and knowledge resources
Mobilize resources for investment into Human Capital development , infrastructure and materials in the NARS , for the continued influence of the council
Lead the generation of evidence in support of R&D inputs into Agricultural policy and practices
Publicize and share key national R&D developments and white-paper concepts t address stakeholder concerns

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Masters degree in an agricultural sciences or its equivalent
Professional development courses on Agricultural research management
A PhD will be an added advantage
Proven knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
A profile of own research work with publications in peer reviewed journals
Proven track records in programs and projects management
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior management position

OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Negotiation skills for mobilization of research funds
Ability to analyze and interpret the national agricultural policy environment
Sound computer literacy in R&D data and databases utilities
A team builder and player with acute communication and leadership skills

TO APPLY

Applications addressed to the Chairperson to be submitted by email to arczimceo@gmail.com on or before close of business on 29 September 2022

The Chairperson

Agricultural Research Council

P.O.Box MP 1140 ,Mt Pleasant

Harare

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