Sr. Research Director

Job Description

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