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The
Centre for Trade and Development (Centad), a not-for-profit
organisation, seeks
to strengthen the ability of governments and communities in South Asia
to make
international trade and globalisation work for development. It strives
to
undertake accurate and real-time analysis, promote better policies
through
policy research and provides a platform for more informed policymaking
at
multilateral, regional and national levels. Through its policy
research, the
Centre attempts to critically understand and articulate debates around
World
Trade Organisation (WTO) rules and their implications.
The
‘Access to Medicines’ programme at Centad has been exploring the
interface
between international trade and access with particular reference to the
internal regulatory processes in India. Centad seeks to promote its
objectives
through research and advocacy, interactions with key decision makers
within the
Central and state governments, civil society institutions, media and
other
stakeholders. Centad is currently looking for a suitable candidate for
the Post
of Research
Consultant for
its project on “Competition Law and the Pharmaceutical Industry” which
is part
of ‘Access to Medicines’ programme.
Job
Title: Research Consultant,
Nature
of Assignment: One Year Consultancy
Location: New
Delhi Salary: Competitive
Key
Responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for undertaking and
coordinating research, advocacy and capacity building activities of the
project on Competition Law and
the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Assist in developing networks/alliances of
civil society organisations, peoples’ movements, trade unions, industry
associations, media and other stakeholders with a shared understanding
of specific trade issues, for advocacy and popular mobilisation
- Collect data on the pharmaceutical industry and
market conditions
- Conduct structured interviews with industry,
distributors, doctors, consumer groups and other related stakeholders
- Carry out comparative analysis of
anticompetitive practices affecting pharmaceutical industry
- Carry out any other work that might be required
to assist the process of building Centad as a leading regional thinktank
Skills and
Competence
- Advanced degree in law, with good understanding
of competition law and policy and the international trade dimension
thereof
- Knowledge of national and international
research institutes on trade and access to medicines, and familiarity
with government policies on related issues
- Candidate with work experience and a strong
track record of high quality research publications will be given
preference
- Strong analytical skills and ability to think
innovatively and practically
- Proven track record of achieving results
observing strict deadlines
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in
written and verbal English and at least one major Indian language
(preferably Hindi)
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work
as member of a diverse, multicultural team
- Proven project coordination skills. (Candidates
with prior experience will be
given preference)
- Sensitivity to gender and diversity issues
- Ability and willingness to travel
Interested
candidates can send their resume with
- Covering letter
- Statement of purpose clearly explaining their
interest in the post and highlighting their key competencies for the
post (Not Exceeding 500 Words)
- Write up on Competition
Policy and Development in context of Indian Competition Law (Not
exceeding 2000 words)
Applications should
be sent to centad@centad.org
clearly
quoting the job title in the subject line of the email by 20 November
2008.
Kindly mention your contact number (preferably mobile) in the mail.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone and will be required to attend an interview on the communicated date. Centad will not bear any travel expenses and only accommodation at Delhi will be provided.
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