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The Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa
(DLCO-EA) invites applicants for the following post:
Job Title: Chief
Research Officer (CRO).
Classification:
Regional Staff.
Place of Work:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Headquarters).
Organisation: The Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa
(DLCO-EA)
Terms of Employment:
3 yrs Contract Renewable.
Salary and Benefits:
Scale R3: Entry point negotiable [US$ 25,872 – 27,424) Per Annum (p. a),
and other benefits as per the Organization’s Service regulations.
Age Limit: 35 –
50 years.
INTRODUCTION:
The Chief Research Officer
(CRO) serves as a principal assistant to the Director with responsibility
for the overall initiation, planning, organization and
direction of all approved scientific research
relevant
to the DLCO-EA regional activities. Specific areas of responsibility are outlined below; however,
he/she may be
required to perform other duties which may be delegated to him/her by the
Director.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, directs and supervises all scientific research activities undertaken by the Organization and
ensures the issuance of technical reports.
2. Liaises with institutions/bodies within and outside the
region in matters pertaining to DLCOEA research activities.
3. Coordinates with Director to conduct special operational
activities for research purposes.
4. Coordinates preparation of working papers for Technical
Committee meetings and acts as Technical Secretary for such meetings.
5. Plans and coordinates training programmes with the
Divisions of Administration and Finance to ensure that all research personnel
are proficient in their assigned duties.
6. Develops and improves pest management techniques for the
mandated migrant pests (Locusts, army worms, quelea birds and tsetse flies).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. PhD in Entomology from a recognized University with at
least 5 years post-qualification experience,
OR
a Masters Degree in Entomology from an accredited
University, with at least 10 years post qualification
experience in leading or directing research programmes or projects in the field of
Plant Protection.
2. Ability to work in harmony with people of different
national and cultural backgrounds is highly desirable.
3. Be computer literate and proficient
in data collection analysis and report writing.
How to Apply:
Applications with copies of Educational testimonies and CV
should be addressed to the Director and sent within 30 days from the date of
publication to:
(1) DLCO-EA Base/Country Office,
Plot 32/36, Bombo Road Kampala,
P.O. Box 9134,
Kampala, Uganda.
OR
post direct to: (2) The Director, DLCO-EA,
P.O. Box 4255,
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia.
For more information about the Desert Locust Control
Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA),
please visit the website: www.dlcoea.org.et
Closing date for receiving applications is 19th
Sept 2013, by 5.00 pm.
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Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa
(DLCO-EA)
