Job
description
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 i
nitiatives, 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
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 by 1630hrs
on Wednesday 4th November 2015.
