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 implementing 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

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal applicant must

• Possess at least an MBA, MPA, MPhil or its equivalent with specialization in Human Resource Management from a recognized university or institution
• Have 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
• Have 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 recognized professional body
• Possess excellent knowledge of the Ghana Labour Law
• Possess good interpersonal relations

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

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit a written application letter addressed to:

The Director-General
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
P.O.Box M.32
Accra

With the following attachments

• Full curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information (including e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) of 3 confidential referees
• Brief vision statement of not more than 1000 words indicating how the applicant will use the position to advance the strategic objectives of the CSIR
• All other relevant information, including tables and figures, should be placed in an Appendix of not more than 6 pages

Note: Applicants should ask their referees to submit their confidential reports directly to the email address below.

Hard copies of applications may also be delivered to the CSIR Head Office, Off Agostino Neto Road, Airport Residential Area, Accra(Opposite the Old Chinese Embassy)

Soft copies (PDF format) of application documents should be forwarded to any of the email address below:

dgsoffice@csir.org.gh / csirdgsoffice@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 November, 2025