Sr. Research Director

Responsibilities:

-  Assesses the activities of the Unit consistent with existing procedural and policy dictates and technical pre-requisites 

- Estimates the breeding value or genetic merit to determine the animal’s suitability as parents 

- Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommend and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or organizational goals. 

- Performs any other related functions assigned from time to time 

Requirements;

- Five (5) years’ experience in Animal Breeding and Genetics. 

- Three (3) years’ experience in a Senior Management position with a Government or similar Institution; plus completion and Publication of Several Research Papers. 

- Ability to effect basic Animal Evaluation using the foregoing principles within six (6) months. 

- Knowledge in the application of Animal Breeding Principles and Procedures