Provost / CEO, Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Vacancy at the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)

Position Title: Provost / CEO.

Job Station: Ebonyi State, Gombe State, Kano State, Ondo State, Oyo State, Plateau State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Provost / CEO job opportunity is available at Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

The College has national mandate for training of middle-level manpower in Agriculture Technology, Produce & Storage Technology, Agricultural Engineering at Certificate, National and Higher National Diploma and Vocational Training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• The Provost / Chief Executive Officer is the Research and Administrative Head of the College as well as responsible for the academic and administrative management of the Institution.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Candidates must be holders of Ph.D in relevant discipline, have extensive research and teaching experience as evidenced by scientific publications in Research Institutes or Colleges
• In addition, candidates must have ability to provide academic / administrative leadership as well as have clear and articulated vision for the development of the Institute / College.
• Furthermore, he / she must not be more than 60 years of age at the possible time of commencement of tenure
• A minimum of Assistant Director / Principal Lecturer and Associate Professor at NARIs / FCAs would be required, please.

Terms of Appointment

• A single term of five (5) years only.

Apply Before :-

31st January, 2020.

REMUNERATION :-

• Political Office Holders Salary Scale.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit Twelve (12) type-written copies and one (1) electronic copy on CD of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of their credentials. Functional phone numbers and email address should be indicated on the CV. Three Referees should be requested to send their reports to the address below.

All applications and Referees’ reports should be marked “Confidential Application” at the top left corner of the envelope, addressed and sent to:
The Executive Secretary,
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN),
Agricultural Research House,
Plot 223D Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi,
P.M.B. 5026, Wuse,
Abuja, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates must apply for only one Institute / College as multiple applications (i.e. application for more than one Institute / College) is not allowed.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WHO IS Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)?

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is a public entity placed under the Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development. It is responsible for the coordination of agricultural research activities in Nigeria.