Applications are invited from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Consultant (Legal) (one post) in the DBT – BMGF – BIRAC, Program Management Unit at BIRAC, New Delhi, India.
- The DBT – BMGF -Wellcome Trust - BIRAC Partnership: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) signed an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on mission-directed research and build Grand Challenges India to support health research and innovation. The MoU aims to support initiatives that could dramatically change the health and development landscape in India and other countries facing similar challenges. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) a Public Sector Undertaking of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, and Government of India has been entrusted the responsibility of implementing this activity. BIRAC plays a key role in assisting the Global network of Partners to foster collaborative research to improve Global health and dealing with long term development issues.
- The Program Management Unit (PMU), is the implementing body to manage the Grand Challenges India program. The partners have laid down the governance and implementation principles that will direct these strategic partnerships. BIRAC works closely with strategic partners to identify and support the scientific and technological opportunities through PMU. The PMU while being responsible for project management is also responsible for developing new areas of joint priority and oversight of various joint projects funded under Grand Challenges India
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Position: Consultant (Legal) Remuneration: Between Rs 80,000/- - Rs. 1,50,000/- per month. The position is contractual initially for a period of three years with the possibility of extension.
Job description: The Consultant (Legal) will work directly with the Legal team in BIRAC and will be responsible for providing Legal Advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks for BIRAC. |
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1. Key responsibilities:
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2. Essential qualifications
3. Desirable qualifications
4. Experience:
Minimum 10 years of experience as Legal practitioner or Legal Advisor in any reputed organization.
5. Age Limit: 45 years as on closing date of application |
The Consultant (Legal) will work for a minimum of 15-20 hours on site and 10 to 15 hours off-site in a week.
Interested Candidates should apply at vacancy.birac@nic.in in the prescribed format.
i) Application Proforma (enclosed BIRAC-Doc1)
ii) For details of job descriptions and qualifications please see BIRAC-Doc-II enclosed here.
Applications received by post and not on the prescribed format will not be considered.
Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications on the aforementioned email is 15th March, 2019.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein or elsewhere; the decisions taken by BIRAC shall be binding upon all concerned.
