Company Profile

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Ghana is a national scientific and technological institution mandated to carry out research into science and technology issues that pertain to national development. The CSIR was established in October 1968 and re-established in its present form by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Act, 1996, Act 521. By Act 521, the CSIR is required to promote, encourage and regulate research and the application of science and technology for national development. The Act further requires the CSIR to encourage and promote the commercialisation of research results. From its Head Office in Accra, the CSIR oversees and co-ordinates the activities of thirteen (13) research institutes including the CSIR-Food Research Institute (FRI) Accra. The Act and mandate of the institute are available on the CSIR Website www.csir.org.gh

Job Description

The successful applicant will:

• Be responsible to the Director-General and Council for the commercialisation functions of the CSIR.
• Develop, manage and coordinate all commercial units of Institutes of the
• Council.
• Formulate and develop effective marketing strategies and programmes for the Council.
• Supervise all marketing staff in the commercial wing of the Council, and collaborate with the Director of administration to train staff in the commercial unit of the Head Office.
• Build corporate image by enhancing the visibility and attractiveness of the Council.
 
 

Age Limit: The applicant must be 55 years or less.
Tenure:      The position is for five (5) years in the first instance, and may be renewed on expiry if the incumbent is less than 60 years, subject to satisfactory performance on the job.  In exceptional cases applicants who will be able to serve for four (4) years in the first instance may be considered for positions 3 and 4 above.
Salary:    The salary is attractive with fringe benefits.

Required Skills or Experience

• Possess an MBA degree or its equivalent with specialisation in Marketing from a recognised institution.
• Have 12 years post-qualification experience in a reputable firm, including at least 5 years of successful managerial experience in a top management position.
• Have attained a rank equal to that of Principal Marketing Officer in the CSIR or its equivalent in a relevant institution.
• Be a member of a recognised professional body.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.