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 Program. It will house the Program Management Unit (PMU) that would work as an operational and functional arm to oversee and monitor program implementation.
Post : Program Officer-GCI
Position Code : PO-11
No. of Vacancies : One (01)
Consolidated Remuneration : The consolidated Remuneration for Program Officer- between Rs.60,000 to Rs.2,10,000/- Lump Sum per month depending on the experience and qualifications.
Job Description : The Program Officer will serve in the Program Management Unit (PMU) for the Grand Challenges India (GCI) at BIRAC. Reporting to the Mission Director, PMU the Program Officer will get an opportunity to design and execute the programmes under the purview of Grand Challenges India (GCI) focussing on Public Health, Maternal Child Health, Nutrition, Infectious Diseases, Medical Technologies and other related priorities of national interest.
Eligibility :
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Public Health.
Desirable Qualifications : Ph.D in Life Science/ Biotechnology / Pharma/ Agri/ plant Science/ M.Tech from a recognized institute Experience : Program Officer - 2-3 years of in the area of Program Management in any government setting/ institute/ industry. Experience in working in funding agency will be preferred.
Age Limit : Program Officer : 30 Years as on closing date of application.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to :
• Will be responsible for execution and implementation of the GCI & related programs which includes monitoring the progress of the projects both technically and financially, working closely with the Scientific and Technical Advisory groups for project review and supervising grant management activities.
• To shape and execute scientific grants and research contracts leading to social innovations in health- related areas, Maternal Child Health, Nutrition, Infectious diseases, Medical Technologies etc;
• Provide clinical inputs on programs related to maternal/child health, immunization, nutrition, medical technologies, and coordination and technical management of all aspects of an ongoing Grand Challenges Programs;
• Manage specific investments, and will also be an important liaison to DBT and BMGF a substantial portfolio of complex grants requiring high-level grant management skills, including applying and evaluating milestone-based performance objectives;
• Responsible for timely execution of programmes and financial management of grant;
• Serve as a partner and resource person to grantees to facilitate accomplishment of strategic objectives;
• Synthesize and document results from grants and contracts including preparing briefings and portfolio reviews to leadership;
• Prepare detailed analytical reports on the project related subjects, interact with experts for project review.
• Represent BIRAC, and the DBT -Gates Foundation partnership to the external world related to Grand Challenges India initiatives;
• In addition to scientific expertise, the Program Officer/ Senior Program Officer must also bring passion, humility, and critical thinking for the unique problems and the questions relevant to BIRAC’s mission;
• Ensure timely execution of all activities;
• To work and communicate with grantees and key stakeholders
Employees of Central / State Govts and or other CPSEs should send a copy of their applications through proper channel in a sealed envelope at below mentioned address:-
Head [Human Resource & Administration]
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
5th Floor, NSIC Business Park
NSIC Bhawan, Okhla Industrial Estate
New Delhi-110020
Last date of submission of application : 18th December 2025
Vacancy Ref. No. BIRAC/PMU/VAC/160/Nov-2025
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