Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is recruiting 7 Provosts/Chief Executive Officers Ondo, Oyo, Ebonyi, Lagos, Gombe, Kano State.

The following Colleges of Agriculture under the aegis of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Provost/Chief Executive Officers
Location: Ondo, Oyo, Ebonyi, Lagos, Gombe, Kano State.
Colleges

• Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State
• Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State
• Federal College of Horticulture, DadinKowa, Gombe State.
• Federal College of Produce Inspection & Stored Products Technology, Kano, Kano State
• Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State
• Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology, Moor Plantation Ibadan, Oyo State
• Federal College of Fisheries & Marine Technology, Victoria Island, Lagos State

These Colleges have mandates to train middle level manpower at Vocational, Certificate, National and Higher National Diploma levels in all aspects of agriculture

Responsibilities

• The Provost/Chief Executive Officer is the Academic and Administrative Head of the College and therefore responsible for the academic and administrative management and leadership of the College.

Requirements

• Candidates must be holders of PhD in relevant disciplines, have extensive research and teaching experience as evidenced by scientific publications with a minimum of Ten (10) years cognate experience in a Research Institute, College or related organization
• In addition, candidates must have ability to provide academic/administrative leadership and and also have clear and articulated vision for the development of the Colleges

Terms Of Appointment
A single term of Five (5) years only.

Remuneration
Political Office Holders Salary Scale

How to apply
Applicants are requested to submit Twelve (12) typewritten copies and one (1) electronic copy on CD of their Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of their credentials. Functional phone numbers and email addressed should be indicated in the CV. Three Referees should be requested to send their reports to the address below. All applications and Referees reports should be marked “Confidential Application” at the top left corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN),
Agricultural Research House
Plot 223D Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi,
P.M.B. 5026, Wuse, Abuja
Nigeria
Important note: Candidates must apply for only one College as multiple applications (i.e application for more than one College) is not allowed.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted