Regional Director

Job Summary

PURPOSE

The purpose of the role is to lead the further growth and development of the CABI West Africa Centre by building upon goals, objectives and a business plan that will contribute to the overall achievement of CABI’s mission. This will require the Regional Director to operate as required at regional, CABI thematic (e.g. Invasive Species), and project levels to build the image and credibility of CABI with the Governments of Ghana and other member countries in the West Africa Region, funding bodies, partners and client communities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The appointed candidate will be a senior regionally oriented scientist with the vision and vigour to lead the development and growth of CABI in West Africa

They will have a well-established background in the life sciences and be capable of establishing immediate credibility and authority with our partners and funding agents in both the public and pr...