Company Profile

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Ghana is a national scientific and technological institution mandated to carry out research into science and technology issues that pertain to national development. The CSIR was established in October 1968 and re-established in its present form by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Act, 1996, Act 521. By Act 521, the CSIR is required to promote, encourage and regulate research and the application of science and technology for national development. The Act further requires the CSIR to encourage and promote the commercialisation of research results. From its Head Office in Accra, the CSIR oversees and co-ordinates the activities of thirteen (13) research institutes including the CSIR-Food Research Institute (FRI) Accra. The Act and mandate of the institute are available on the CSIR Website www.csir.org.gh

Job Description

The Position 
The successful applicant will: 

• Be responsible to the Director-General for the general administration of the Head Office and the entire CSIR. 
• Be responsible for developing, updating and the implementation of Human Resource Policies and Programmes of the CSIR. 
• Undertake Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Development,Performance Management, Compensation Management and Labour Relations.
• Be the custodian of Council Assets.
• Be Secretary to Council.

Age Limit

The applicant must be 55 years or less.

Salary
The salary is attractive with fringe benefits.

Required Skills or Experience

The Person
The ideal applicant must have: 

• At least an MBA. MPA, MPhil or its equivalent with specialisation in Human Resource Management from a recognised University or institution. 
• Not less than 12 years of post-qualification experience in performing human resource functions in a reputable institution, including at least 5 years of successful managerial experience in a top management position. 
• Attained a rank equal to that of Principal Administrative Officer in the CSIR or equivalent institution or Deputy Registrar in a public university. 
• Be a member of a relevant recognised professional body. 
• Excellent knowledge of Ghanaian labour law. 
• Good interpersonal skills.