Director MUARIK at Makerere University in Kampala

JOB TITLE: Director MUARIK

Reports: Principal CAES

Duties/Responsibilities
1.Provide professional, technical and administrative guidance to the management of MUARIK.
2.Provide policy advice on appropriate research, technologies and information that promote the image of MUARIK.
3.Develop and implement a strategy on Resources Mobilization to enable the institute have additional funding for research.
4.Provide quarterly forecasts on the performance of each Department in MUARIK.
5.Provide proof of competence in resource mobilization at the end of each financial year.
6.Develop a reporting and sharing system for ease of traceability and follow-up.
7.Develop and implement strategic plans and research programmes and annual budget in line with approved University/College policies.
8.Develop and implement strategic plans and research programmes that strike a balance between academic training, academic staff research and national research interests.
9.Implement effective financial management systems for tracking, monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
10.Develop a quality assurance strategy along products value chain.
11.Implement effective human resource management systems within the legal framework of Makerere University.
12.Work with private sector to disseminate the good technologies and research applications to the end users.
13.Participate up to 35% of his/her time in scientific research activities.

Required qualifications:
•A PhD in either of the following fields: Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Natural Sciences, Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics.
•At least 5 years experience of Agricultural Research Management
•Evidence of resource mobilization and authorship of grant winning proposals.
•Evidence of applied research experience.
•Evidence of engagement of the Private Sector business community.
•A proven record in research evidenced by publications in internationally recognized journals.
•Knowledge on operations of government and/or university research training institutions.
•Experience of at least 5 years serving a reputable research or academic institution at senior level.
•Provide proof that he/she has experience in human resource management and resource mobilization.

Required attributes:
•Project management skills and experience
•Relevant experience in planning, budgeting and management
•Knowledge of the University’s management system.
•Good interpersonal skills
•Good conceptual skills
•Output-oriented work habits
•Initiative
Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 55 years of age.
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Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be for a contract period of Five years and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance following appraisal.

Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062
Closing Date: 5th - August - 2013