Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) at Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)

Description/Summary
The Institute has national mandate for research into genetic improvement, production and processing of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants;

Duities

• The Executive Director is the Research/Academic and Administrative Head of the Institute/College and therefore responsible for the academic and administrative management and leadership of the Institute/College.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be holders of PhD in relevant discipline, have extensive research and teaching experience as evidenced by scientific publications with a minimum of Ten (10) years cognate experience in a Research Organization or College of Agriculture.
• In addition, candidates must have ability to provide academic/administrative leadership and also have clear and articulated vision for the development of the Institute/College.
• Being a Director of Research or Chief Lecturer in an Agricultural Research Institute or College of Agriculture will be an added advantage.
• Furthermore, he/she must not be more than 60 years of age as at the possible time of commencement of tenure.