Director of CSIR-Water Research Institute / Director of CSIR-Institute @ CSIR Ghana

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22 Apr 2026

Director of CSIR-Water Research Institute / Director of CSIR-Institute at CSIR Ghana

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Company: CSIR Ghana

Location: Ghana

State: Jobs in Accra

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Ghana

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Job Description

The Ghana Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the undermentioned position within the council.

Position No.1 – Director of CSIR-Water Research Institute (WRI)

Position No.2 – Director of CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research (IIR)

The Successful applicant will:

• Serve as the Head of the Institute and will be responsible to THE Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the institute.

• Establish effective linkages with relevant institutions and agencies within and outside the CSIR

• Co-ordinate prioritized research of the institute under the broad guidance of the Director-General

• Promote the transfer of technology to industry/agricultural business and commercialization of research in general

• Co-ordinate research funding initiatives and provide services and inputs to determine research priorities, as well as formulate and implement science and technology plans

• Be responsible for the overall management and development of the human resource base of the institute.

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal applicant must possess

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences or related discipline from a recognised University or Institute (CSIR-WRI)

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Engineering Sciences and Physical Sciences from a recognised University or institution (CSIR-IIR).

• Not less than 12 years experience in Research and Development (R&D), including at least 5 years of successful experience in a management position.

• Distinguished research contribution as evidenced by scientific publications. The research output should be adjudged to be at least equivalent to that of a Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor.

• Ability to organize, direct and co-ordinate activities within a research institute for national development.

• Good knowledge of the agencies in the relevant sectors, as well as the ability to interact with top management ni other institutions and agencies

• Proven ability to inspire research staff and supporting personnel

• Ability to generate and attract funding, both internally and externally, to support research activities

• Ability to translate policy decisions into actionable programmes

Age Limit: The applicant must be 55 years or less

Tenure:

The position is for 5 years in the first instance and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance on the job

Salary: The salary is attractive with fringe benefits

Location: Accra

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