PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH BOARD

(JOB OPPORTUNITIES)

 

Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) is an autonomous public body to coordinate, plan and monitor the whole agricultural research system in Punjab. Recently Government of Punjab has decided to channel development research funds in agriculture sector through PARB. Our mission is to support provincial research to develop technologies for the prosperity of agricultural stakeholders.

PARB is announcing following managerial positions:

S. NO. POST

ASSIGNED FUNCTION OF PARB

MAIN JOB
01.

Member Agricultural Research Co-ordination (MP-II

2,8 and 12

1. Suggestion CE to improve the efficiency of the research system to deliver relevant solutions of the problems in the food and fiber system of Punjab.

     

2.  Develop research themes under which various research activities of PARB can be organized and specify the system-level outputs for each.

     

3. Formulate technical committees and work with them to evaluate and select competent project proposal submitted under the CGS grants with highest chance of success.

     

4. Make all necessary arrangements for the smooth implementation of PARB funded research and training projects to maximize the goal of each project.

     

5. Co-ordination with extension, education and stakeholders for the smooth flow of outputs generated by the research system in the province.

     

6. Arrange training , seminars and workshops.

     

7. Coordination with other cells of PARB for the smooth functioning of activities of the coordination cell.

     

8. Suggest TOR for various consultants to be hired by PARB and various committees formulated for various tasks.

     

9. Make presentation on various forums to highlight the achievements of PARB.

     

10. Arrange the external and internal review of PARB to continuously reform PARB and improve its effectiveness.

     

 

  Mode of Appointment - Contract basis
  Qualification -

Ph.D in agriculture and related fields from a national or international recognized university

  Experience -

Minimum 10 years experience in the relevant field in local and international Agricultural Research Organization. Establish evidences for the professional achievements and impact on the agriculture stakeholders through national and international publications/registered patent rights/release of varieties and other scientific technologies.

  Age - Not less than 40 years.
02.

Member Agricultural Research Planning and Programming (MP-II)

3,4,5,10 and 11

1. Interact with various stakeholders along the food and fiber chain through formal and informal surveys to bring important issues along the food and fiber chain for research.

     

2. Suggest appropriate research projects to resolve important issues along the food and fiber chain to enhance productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness Punjab's Agriculture.

     

3. Prepare Research prioritization Plan for PARB in the short and medium terms.

     

4. Help CE to devise strategies for seeking funds from governments and donor for PARB.

     

5. Preparing planning commission documents, projects proposals, and concept papers for seeking funds from governments and other donors.

     

6. Conduct training for the staff of Punjab Agriculture Research System on preparing project proposals and concept notes to seek funds from national and international sources.

     

7. Conduct impact analysis of the projects funded by PARB.

     

8. Collect and update macro data related to the agriculture sector of Punjab.

     

9. Special assignment entrusted by the CE.

     

10. Member of Executive Committee.

  Mode of Appointment - Contract basis
  Qualification -

Ph.D in agriculture and related fields from a national or international recognized university

  Experience -

Minimum 10 years experience for planning & programming of Agriculture research projects/activities in a local and international Agriculture Research Organization. Establish evidences for the professional achievements and impact on the agriculture stakeholders through national and international publications/registered patent rights/release of varieties and other scientific technologies.

  Age - Not less than 40 years.
03.

Member Agricultural Research Monitoring and Evaluation (MP-II)

6 and 7

1. Develop parameters for monitoring and evaluation of various research projects and activities in general.

     

2. Suggest innovative ways and means for institutionalizing the M&E in research institutions.

     

3. Conduct M&E of the PARB funded and other projects in the research system of Punjab.

     

4. Provide reports to C.E on the progress of various projects funded by the PARB.

     

5. Training staff in research institutions for M&E.

     

6. Special assignments entrusted by the CE.

     

7. Member of Executive Committee.

  Mode of Appointment - Contract basis
  Qualification -

Ph.D in agriculture and related fields from a national or international recognized university

  Experience -

Minimum 10 years experience of monitoring and evaluation of Agricultural research activities in local or international Agricultural Research Organization. Establish evidences for the professional achievements and impact on the agriculture stakeholders through national and international publications/registered patent rights/release of varieties and other scientific technologies.

  Age - Not less than 40 years.
04. Member(Agriculture Research Finance) (MP-II) 4,8 and 9

1.  With the approval of CE. prepare, manage and implement the agriculture research financial plans of PARB.

     

2.  Maintain financial records.

     

3. Arrange internal and external audits of financial records.

     

4. With the approvals of CE.make contracts rules and regulations, and prepare notifications for smooth functioning and harmonious environment in PARB.

     

5. Suggest to C.E incentives and punishments to maintain smooth working environment in the PARB.

     

6. Provide transport facilities to the staff as prescribed in their contracts, and maintain the transport infrastructure and motor pool of PARB.

     

7.  Maintain and improve assets, such as building, furniture, computers fax, etc.

     

8. Devise security system and keep clean and safe environment in PARB.

     

9. Disbursement of funds under the direction of the competent authority.

     

10. Secretary and Member of Executive Committee.

     

11. Special assignments entrusted by the CE.

  Mode of Appointment - Contract basis
  Qualification -

CA or ACMA or MBA from a national or international recognized university.

  Experience -

Minimum 10 years experience in managing , planning and implementing financial plans, internal and external auditing and project financing in an established private/public organization. Establish evidences for the professional achievements and impact on the agriculture stakeholders through national and international publications/registered patent rights/release of varieties and other scientific technologies.

  Age - Not less than 40 years.
05. Advisor (Media & Mass Communication) (BS-19) 10

1. To liaison between Government of Punjab and PARB.

     

2. Edit PARB research and technical reports.

     

3. Prepare broachers and briefs of research results and disseminate these to various stakeholders.

     

4. Maintain agricultural database and make it available to PARB Staff and other stakeholders through website.

     

5. Communicate research results using mass media.

     

6. Publish PARB newsletter, technical bulletins and research reports.

     

7. Prepare and polish presentations of CE.

     

8. Special assignment entrusted by the CE.

  Mode of Appointment - Contract basis
  Qualification -

Master or PHD in Journalism / Mass Communication and law degree from a national or international recognized university.

  Experience -

Minimum 10 years Media Management experience in private or public sector at high management level.

  Age - Not less than 40 years.

Apply to Chief Executive Punjab Agriculture Research Board, 46-Lower Mall, Lahore Last date for submission of Application :30-06-2007

 

(Dr. Mubarak Ali)

  Chief Executive

 

 

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