CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (NARDI)

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer of National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) based in Botswana.

Requirements

Job Purpose: The Chief Executive Officer will lead the establishment of NARDI and will plan, coordinate and monitor initiatives, programs and services aimed at achieving NARDI’s strategy.

Core Functions of the CEO: Reporting to the Board of Directors of NARDI, the CEO will be required to provide strategic guidance and manage the daily operations of the Institute, and direct the work of senior team members. Additionally, s/he will be required to ensure good governance and management practices, submit the annual budget, work program, and annual report of NARDI to the Board, Council and Minister.

Key Results Areas: Technical Expertise (Managing Agricultural Research and Development); Human Capital Development and Management; Resource Management; Board Support; Partnerships and Stakeholder Management, and Strategic Communications.

Essential Qualifications: A doctorate in Agriculture Science or related Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.

Essential Experience: Twenty (20) years post-graduate research experience, which includes at least five (5) years of leadership experience. A good grounding in and understanding of Botswana Agriculture sector will be an added advantage. In addition, the applicant should be a member of a relevant scientific association.

Key skills and competencies: Leading and Visioning; Analysis and Decision Making; Technical Skills; Working with People; Drive for Results; Networking and Partnerships; and Effective Communication.

Required documents: An Expression of Interest for the CEO position should include (1) Detailed CV, (2) Names of 3 contactable referees one of whom was or is your direct supervisor and one from a person you directly supervised, (3) Notice period in current position or Available start date) and Citizenship/ Residence Status, (4) Desired pay range / Salary requirements in US$, (5) A personal profile statement (up to 1000 words). As part of your personal statement describe your strengths in terms of specific achievements and areas of expertise which emphasize those areas of your key skills and experience relevant to this job. You should also give an overview of your vision and research excellence focus for the organisation.

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an interview conducted by the Board of Directors and a comprehensive assessment centre. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company profile

The National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) is a company limited by guarantee established in terms of the Companies Act 2003. It was formed from merging the Department of Agricultural Research, National Veterinary Laboratory and National Food Technology Research Centre.

NARDI was established in 2015, to be a high performing research organisation, with the aim to contribute to agricultural development by conducting research and promoting commercialising, transfer and application of appropriate technologies that bring economic returns to the sector and the Botswana economy as a whole.

Benefits

Remuneration: The position attracts a market competitive package.

Closing date and application instructions

Apply to: Expressions of interest should be sent directly to Executive Director, REDMA (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 1809, Gaborone, or hand-delivered to REDMA (Pty) Ltd, Plot 103, Ipelo House Unit 2, Commerce Park or emailed to: infojobs@redmaconsulting.com

Closing Time & Date for Expressions of Interest: To be considered or processed, expression of interest should reach REDMA by1630hrs on Wednesday 4th November 2015.