Applicants are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following positions, which are available for immediate recruitment.

4. Agronomist (Grade 11-13) - High Altitude Highlands Programme, Tambul

The position requires proactive planning and implementation of research projects on horticultural crops, with particular emphasis on sweet potato variety evaluation and vegetables.  Variety selection and nutrient studies of other temperate vegetable crops for high altitude will also be undertaken.  She/he will also have a good understanding of experimental design, statistical analysis, participatory research methods and should possess good writing and computer skills.  

Applicants will host a minimum of a post-graduate degree, preferably Master in Agriculture or related discipline with at least three years of research experience.

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5. Human Resource Development Officer (Grade 12 -13) – NARI Headquarters, Bubia, Lae

The appointee will be responsible for facilitating, coordinating and implementing human resource development and management programme.  The candidate must have a good knowledge of human resource management practices and be familiar with labour management processes, payroll, salary and staff conditions, appraisals, training and development and providing general support to human resource and senior management.  He/she should have initiative to become a proactive member of the human resource team.  The position offers a challenging opportunity for a career minded individual in a growing organisation with a diversified multi-racial and multi-cultural environment.

 The appointee will have a degree level qualification in human resource management or relevant disciplines, and a minimum of 5 years of human resource management experience.  Candidates must be computer literate, and have well developed skills in communication and information management.

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General: Grade and salary levels will depend on qualifications, experience and the ability of the appointee. Salaries and benefits include base salary, domestic market allowance (international market allowance where appropriate), gratuity, superannuation, leave fares, amenities allowances, and housing or housing allowance.  For selection criteria and details on salaries and allowances, and for more information about NARI, please enquire on the following email address or fax.

Salary and Benefits:

         - PNG Citizen
         - PNG Non Citizen

Applicants should include a detailed CV and names and contact details of three referees, and should be sent to:

Director General
Attention: Acting Manager - Personnel & Administration
National Agricultural Research Institute
P O Box 4415
Lae, Morobe Province
Papua New Guine
Telephone: (675) 475 1446; Facsimile: (675) 475 1450
Email: narihq@nari.org.pg
Website: www.nari.org.pg

All applications close on the 14th March 2008.