Jobs at AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
EXECUTIVE STAFF VACANCIES AT ARCN
ORGANIZATION: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA ARCN
POSITIONS: DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PROVOST/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria ARCN invites applications from highly qualified professionals for executive positions across its research institutes and colleges.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria CRIN
Location: Ibadan - National Horticultural Research Institute NIHORT
Location: Ibadan - National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research NIFFR
Location: New Bussa - Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research NIOMR
Location: Lagos
PROVOST/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology FCFFT
Location: Baga - Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology FCFFT
Location: New Bussa - Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology FCFMT
Location: Lagos - Federal College of Agriculture Kirkasama FCAK
Location: Jigawa State
The Federal College of Agriculture Kirkasama is mandated to serve as a specialized institution where modern agricultural techniques are taught to educate farmers and train skilled manpower.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS
Applicants must:
Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline.
Have extensive research and/or teaching experience.
Have relevant scientific publications.
Attain a minimum rank of Assistant Director, Principal Lecturer or Associate Professor.
Be not more than 60 years of age at the commencement of the tenure.
TENURE
Successful candidates will serve for a single term of 5 years.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are required to submit:
12 typewritten copies of their CV and credentials.
1 electronic copy on CD.
Reports from 3 referees, which must be sent directly to ARCN by the referees.
The application envelope should be clearly marked:
“CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION”
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria ARCN
Agricultural Research House
Plot 223D, Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi
P.M.B 5026, Wuse
Abuja, Nigeria
APPLICATION DEADLINE
29 OCTOBER 2026
CLOSE OF BUSINESS
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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