Contract CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Job Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: ADVERTISED
The Vanuatu Agricultural Research and Technical Centre (VARTC) in Santo is mandated to conduct scientific research and development activities in the fields of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Bio-security with the ultimate purpose of using the information to enhance knowledge, development and to improve the livelihood of the citizens of Vanuatu. The Centre was formerly known as the IRHO since pre-independence days in 1980. The VARTC has been established by the Vanuatu Agricultural Research and Technical Centre Act since 2003 and is in the process of restructuring.
The VARTC Act provides for a Chief Executive Officer who has administrative oversight over the Centre’s day to day management. The Act also provides for the Board of Directors whose role is to ensure the proper and efficient performance of the Centre and determine the policy for the Centre on any matter.
The Board of Directors is seeking to recruit under its revised structure a suitable person for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will be responsible of the administrative management of the Centre and will work closely with its head of section managers, the Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Council. The CEO position requires a senior, mature, dedicated and committed person to handle the administrative and financial operations of the Centre.
Minimum Requirements:
Interested applicants must possess following requirements when applying:
- A degree or higher in Agricultural Sciences and or related field.
- A Strong Management background in scientific agricultural research development support
- Have sound knowledge in financial management and at least 5 years’ experience in business management or public policy management based of agricultural research demand.
- Be self-motivated and able to work without supervision and under pressure.
- Ability to lead a team and to establish networking with key stakeholders.
- Ability to write scientific research reports and planning.
- Have a good command of written and spoken English or French and Bislama (Bi-lingual in English and French would be an advantage).
- Ability to attract additional funding resources for the Centre from development partners and collaborate with regional and international research institute.
- Be able to strengthen linkage between research and beneficiaries through the Ministry of Agriculture Extension Services.
The position is for a 3 years term and may be extended for an additional term depending on the performance of the candidate and the decision of the Board of VARTC. A 3-months probationary period is mandatory.
Remuneration package: A competitive remuneration package is available with a base salary of VT500,000/month for the successful candidate. A detailed package of the job description and other information can be obtained by writing to the VARTC Office, email address: [email protected]
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