The National Agricultural Research Organisation was established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publicly funded agricultural research in Uganda.
The organisation is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations, and semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI’s) under its policy guidance. The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at the NARO Secretariat and respective PARIs.
Application Procedures:
The interested applicants should submit hard copies of the application in triplicate specifying the position he/she is applying for with a detailed curriculum vitae prefaced with a statement of not more than 250 words explaining why they consider themselves a suitable candidate for the job.
He/she should provide the names, day-time telephone numbers, e-mail, and physical addresses of 3 (three) respectable referees who are able to provide a candid opinion on his/her professional abilities, personal attributes, and suitability for appointment to the position applied for.
The application letter, CV, photocopies of academic certificates, and testimonials should be submitted to the undersigned to reach him no later than 5:00 pm on Friday 3rd May 2024.
Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top-left hand corner of the envelope.
Tenure of Office: Five years’ contract, renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
Age limit: Not above 55 years for External Applicants and 60 years for Internal Applicants.
Female candidates with the required academic qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO web-site, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.
Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.
All applications should be hand-delivered to the address below;
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,
Entebbe – Uganda
Ref No: NARO/DOR/002
Institute: NaCRRI, Namulonge
Location: Wakiso District
Reports to: Deputy Director General-Research Coordination
Salary Grade: UR 2(i)
Job Purpose: A successful applicant will serve as the Head of the National Agricultural Crop Resources Research Institute and will be responsible for providing professional, technical, and administrative leadership necessary for implementing the institute mandate.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:
- Manage the implementation of research and ensure the prompt delivery of adequate and quality research outputs.
- Provide leadership in priority setting as a requisite for the implementation of research programs.
- Provide policy advice on appropriate technologies and information for responsible agricultural practice.
- Develop and implement a strategy for resource mobilization to enable the Institute to have additional funding for research.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, research programs, and annual budgets in line with approved government policies.
- Implement effective financial management policies and systems for tracking, monitoring, and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
- Implement effective human resource management policies and systems.
- Develop effective communication, publicity, and advocacy programs to ensure that the Institute is recognized by the public.
- Put in place participatory approaches and methods to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the Institute’s research activities and technologies.
- Work with the Zonal Agricultural Research Development Institutes and the private sector to transfer technology and research applications to the marketplace with a view to enhancing commercialization and the availability of appropriate technologies to a wide array of stakeholders.
- Ensure that the Institute complies with relevant legislation as well as agricultural and environmental laws.
- Ensure that research projects and programs comply with national and sectoral development plans and strategies.
- Commit up to 25 percent of his/her time to scientific research activities.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Interested candidates should meet the following conditions:
- Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences with a bias in crop sciences. A PhD in a relevant field of Crop Sciences, including but not limited to, breeding and genetics, agronomy, pathology, biotechnology, entomology, and physiology.
- At least 10 years’ experience in agricultural research, planning, or management. Equivalent experience obtained from a related field is acceptable.
- A proven record in research evidenced by at least twenty (20) peer-reviewed publications, with at least five publications in the last five years.
- A Clear understanding of the role of agricultural research to society.
- Excellent leadership, negotiations and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Proven ability to influence and motivate staff towards the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.
- Excellent working relationships with national, regional, and international research institutions/centers, as well as development partners and private agencies.
- Must demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to uphold the provisions of the Leadership Code Act, 2002.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing funding for research and development.
- Must have served in research, academic or related reputable research institution at a Senior Research/ Management level and above.
Ref No: NARO/DOR/003
Institute: NaFORRI
Location: Mukono District
Job Purpose: A successful applicant will serve as the Head of the National Forestry Resources Research Institute and will be responsible for providing professional, technical, and administrative leadership necessary for implementing the institute mandate.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:
- Manage the implementation of research and ensure the prompt delivery of adequate and quality research outputs.
- Provide leadership in priority setting as a requisite for the implementation of research programs.
- Provide policy advice on appropriate technologies and information for responsible agricultural practice.
- Develop and implement a strategy for resource mobilization to enable the Institute to have additional funding for research.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, research programs, and annual budgets in line with approved government policies.
- Implement effective financial management policies and systems for tracking, monitoring, and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
- Implement effective human resource management policies and systems.
- Develop effective communication, publicity, and advocacy programs to ensure that the Institute is recognized by the public.
- Put in place participatory approaches and methods to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the Institute’s research activities and technologies.
- Work with the Zonal Agricultural Research Development Institutes and the private sector to transfer technology and research applications to the marketplace with a view to enhancing commercialization and the availability of appropriate technologies to a wide array of stakeholders.
- Ensure that the Institute complies with relevant legislation as well as agricultural and environmental laws.
- Ensure that research projects and programs comply with national and sectoral development plans and strategies.
- Commit up to 25 percent of his/her time to scientific research activities.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Interested candidates should meet the following conditions:
- Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, or Natural Resources. A PhD in Forestry and relevant fields in agriculture, botany and natural resources.
- At least 10 years’ experience in agricultural research, planning, or management. Equivalent experience obtained from a related field is acceptable.
- A proven record in research evidenced by at least twenty (20) peer-reviewed publications, with at least five publications in the last five years.
- A Clear understanding of the role of agricultural research to society.
- Excellent leadership, negotiations and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Proven ability to influence and motivate staff towards the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.
- Excellent working relationships with national, regional, and international research institutions/centers, as well as development partners and private agencies.
- Must demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to uphold the provisions of the Leadership Code Act, 2002.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing funding for research and development.
- Must have served in research, academic or related reputable research institution at a Senior Research/ Management level and above.
Ref No: NARO/DOR/001
Institute: NaSARRI
Location: Serere District
Job Purpose: A successful applicant will serve as the Head of the National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute and will be responsible for providing professional, technical, and administrative leadership necessary for implementing the institute mandate.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:
- Manage the implementation of research and ensure the prompt delivery of adequate and quality research outputs.
- Provide leadership in priority setting as a requisite for the implementation of research programs.
- Provide policy advice on appropriate technologies and information for responsible agricultural practice.
- Develop and implement a strategy for resource mobilization to enable the Institute to have additional funding for research.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, research programs and annual budget in line with approved government policies.
- Implement effective financial management policies and systems for tracking, monitoring, and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
- Implement effective human resource management policies and systems.
- Develop effective communication, publicity, and advocacy programs to ensure that the Institute is recognized by the public.
- Put in place participatory approaches and methods to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the Institute’s research activities and technologies.
- Work with the Zonal Agricultural Research Development Institutes and the private sector to transfer technology and research applications to the marketplace with a view to enhancing commercialization and the availability of appropriate technologies to a wide array of stakeholders.
- Ensure that the Institute complies with relevant legislation as well as agricultural and environmental laws.
- Ensure that research projects and programs comply with national and sectoral development plans and strategies.
- Commit up to 25 percent of his/her time to scientific research activities.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Interested candidates should meet the following conditions:
- a. Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or Livestock Sciences with a PhD in a relevant field of either Livestock Sciences, agricultural or natural resources management.
- At least 10 years’ experience in livestock or agricultural research, planning or management; Equivalent experience obtained from a related field is acceptable.
- A proven record in research, as evidenced by at least twenty (20) peer-reviewed publications, with at least five publications in the last five years.
- Clear understanding of the role of agricultural research in society.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Proven ability to influence and motivate staff towards the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.
- Excellent working relationships with national, regional, and international research institutions/centers, as well as development partners and private agencies.
- Must demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to uphold provisions of the Leadership Code Act, 2002.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing funding for research and development.
- Must have served in research, academic, or related reputable research institution at a Senior Research/ Management level and above.
Ref No: NARO/DOR/004
Institute: Nabuin ZARDI
Location: Nabiratuk District
Reports to: Deputy Director General-Agricultural Technology Promotion
Salary Grade: UR 2(i)
Job Purpose: A successful applicant will serve as the Head of the Public Agricultural Research Institute (PARI) and will be responsible for providing professional, technical, and administrative leadership necessary for implementing the institute mandate.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:
- Manage the implementation of Research and ensure the prompt delivery of adequate and quality research outputs.
- Provide leadership in priority setting as a requisite for the implementation of research programs.
- Provide policy advice on appropriate technologies and information for responsible agricultural practice.
- Develop and implement a strategy on Resource Mobilization to enable the institute have additional funding for research and staff remuneration.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, research programs and annual budget in line with approved government policies.
- Implement effective financial management policies and systems for tracking, monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
- Implement effective human resource management policies and systems.
- Develop effective communication, publicity and advocacy programs to ensure that the Institute is recognized by the public.
- Put in place participatory approaches and methods to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the Institute’s research activities and technologies.
- Work with National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) and private sector to bring technology and research applications to the marketplace with a view to enhancing commercialization and availability of appropriate technologies to a wide array of stakeholders.
- Ensure that the Institute complies with relevant legislation as well as agricultural and environmental laws.
- Ensure that research projects and programs comply with National and sector development plans and strategies.
- Commit up to 25 percent of his/her time in scientific research activities.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Interested candidates should meet the following conditions:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural sciences, livestock production, fisheries sciences or rural development. A PhD in the field of either Agricultural, livestock production, fisheries, Forestry, Rural Development and Natural Resources.
- At least 10 years’ experience in either agricultural research planning or management from an Agricultural Research Institution. Equivalent experience obtained from a related institution is acceptable.
- A proven record in research evidenced by at least twenty (20) peer-reviewed publications, with at least five publications in the last five years.
- A Clear understanding of the role of agricultural research to society.
- Excellent leadership, negotiations and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Proven ability to influence and motivate staff towards the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.
- Excellent working relationships with national, regional, and international research institutions/centers, as well as development partners and private agencies.
- Must demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to uphold the provisions of the Leadership Code Act, 2002.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing funding for research and development.
- Must have served in research, academic or related reputable research institution at a Senior Research/ Management level and above.
Ref No: NARO/DOR/005
Institute: Ngetta ZARDI
Location: Lira District
Reports to: Deputy Director General-Agricultural Technology Promotion
Salary Grade: UR 2(i)
Job Purpose: A successful applicant will serve as the Head of the Public Agricultural Research Institute (PARI) and will be responsible for providing professional, technical, and administrative leadership necessary for implementing the institute mandate.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:
- Manage the implementation of Research and ensure the prompt delivery of adequate and quality research outputs.
- Provide leadership in priority setting as a requisite for the implementation of research programs.
- Provide policy advice on appropriate technologies and information for responsible agricultural practice.
- Develop and implement a strategy on Resource Mobilization to enable the institute have additional funding for research and staff remuneration.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, research programs and annual budget in line with approved government policies.
- Implement effective financial management policies and systems for tracking, monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget to ensure proper management and accountability of funds.
- Implement effective human resource management policies and systems.
- Develop effective communication, publicity and advocacy programs to ensure that the Institute is recognized by the public.
- Put in place participatory approaches and methods to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the Institute’s research activities and technologies.
- Work with National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) and private sector to bring technology and research applications to the marketplace with a view to enhancing commercialization and availability of appropriate technologies to a wide array of stakeholders.
- Ensure that the Institute complies with relevant legislation as well as agricultural and environmental laws.
- Ensure that research projects and programs comply with National and sector development plans and strategies.
- Commit up to 25 percent of his/her time in scientific research activities.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Interested candidates should meet the following conditions:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural sciences, livestock production, fisheries sciences or rural development. A PhD in the field of either Agricultural, livestock production, fisheries, Forestry, Rural Development and Natural Resources.
- At least 10 years’ experience in either agricultural research planning or management from an Agricultural Research Institution. Equivalent experience obtained from a related institution is acceptable.
- A proven record in research evidenced by at least twenty (20) peer-reviewed publications, with at least five publications in the last five years.
- A Clear understanding of the role of agricultural research to society.
- Excellent leadership, negotiations and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Proven ability to influence and motivate staff towards the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.
- Excellent working relationships with national, regional, and international research institutions/centers, as well as development partners and private agencies.
- Must demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to uphold the provisions of the Leadership Code Act, 2002.
- Demonstrated experience in mobilizing funding for research and development.
- Must have served in research, academic or related reputable research institution at a Senior Research/ Management level and above.
