CAREER POSITIONS FOR DIRECTORS & PROVOSTS / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
EXECUTIVE VACANCIES: DIRECTORS & PROVOSTS / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
ORGANIZATION: Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 29, 2026 (Close of Business)
LOCATION: Various Locations, Nigeria
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is the apex body charged with supervising, coordinating, and regulating agricultural research, training, and extension services across Nigeria.
ARCN invites applications from visionary, highly qualified, and innovative academic and research leaders to fill executive positions as Director/Chief Executive Officer and Provost/Chief Executive Officer across its specialized National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) and Federal Colleges of Agriculture.
VACANT POSITIONS & LOCATIONS
1. Director / Chief Executive Officer (NARI Institutes)
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) — Ibadan, Oyo State
National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) — Ibadan, Oyo State
National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR) — New Bussa, Niger State
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) — Lagos, Lagos State
2. Provost / Chief Executive Officer (Agricultural Colleges)
Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology (FCFFT) — Baga, Borno State
Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology (FCFFT) — New Bussa, Niger State
Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) — Lagos, Lagos State
Federal College of Agriculture, Kirkasama (FCAK) — Jigawa State
(FCAK is a newly specialized institution mandated to advance modern agricultural techniques, educate local farmers, and train highly skilled agricultural manpower).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates applying for these executive positions must satisfy the following requirements:
Academic Degree: Must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline within agricultural, environmental, or related sciences.
Experience & Rank: Must have extensive, verifiable research and/or academic teaching experience, along with a substantial track record of published scientific research. Candidates must have attained at least the rank of Assistant Director, Principal Lecturer, or Associate Professor.
Age Limit: Must not be more than 60 years of age at the commencement of the tenure.
Leadership Skills: Proven capacity to manage complex institutions, foster innovation, and align institute activities with national agricultural goals.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT & TENURE
Tenure: The successful candidate shall serve for a single, non-renewable term of five (5) years.
Remuneration: Competitive salary and official packages aligned with federal executive statutory guidelines for public tertiary and research institutions.
APPLICATION & SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application packages according to the instructions below:
Required Documents
Twelve (12) hard copies of typewritten Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified true copies of relevant academic/professional credentials.
One (1) electronic copy saved on a CD.
Three (3) Referee Reports: Confidential referee reports must be submitted directly by the referees to the ARCN Executive Secretary.
Submission Envelope Marking
The outer envelope containing the application materials must be clearly labeled:
“CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION” (Indicate the specific position and institution applied for)
Address Applications 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
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Closing Date: Applications must reach the ARCN address no later than October 29, 2026 (Close of Business).
Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interviews.
