Overall Mandate of the Agency
Promotion, coordination and deployment of cutting-edge biotechnology research & development, processes and products for the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
Eligibility of Applicants Applicants for the post of the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer must:
Possess at least a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the research mandate of the Agency;
Have obtained first degree in biological sciences from a recognised institution and possess at least twenty-five (25) years post-graduation cognate experience in a Research Institute/Academia including at least five (5) years as a Director (research) and its equivalence or higher rank (s)/position (s) in the Academia;
Have had extensive relevant research experience as evidenced by at least forty (40) scientific publications in reputable local and International journals and books;
Possess basic computer literacy certificate;
Have considerable administrative experience in Research Institute/Academia; and
Have ability to attract external funds/grants to the Agency.
Terms and Conditions of Service The tenure of the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer shall be for a period of four (4) years. Conditions of service are as provided for Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc (Amendment) Act, 2008 and as applied to Federal Government Research Institutes.
Applicants should submit hard and soft copies of their Application; Curriculum Vitae accompanied with photocopies of credentials giving the following information to the address below: i.) Personal Particulars:ii.) Educational Background:iii.) Work Experience:The Chairman, Governing Board of National Biotechnology Development Agency, Umar Musa Yar’adua Expressway (Formerly Airport Expressway), Lugbe- Abuja. Note
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