REVISED
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT COUNTRY: RWANDA
Program: Regional Pharmaceutical Sector Support Project
- Component:Recruitment of Licensing Expert for APTF
- Sector:Industry
- ProcurementEntity: Ministry of Health
- Financeagreement reference: ADF Grant–2100155043269
Context:
The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) is a pan African agency situated in Kigali, Rwanda, set up by the African Development Bank and backed by the African Union Member States. Its mission is to increase access to, and facilitate the development of technologies in, the African pharmaceutical sector. Working with an innovative approach, the APTF partners with governments, African and international industry stakeholders, international organizations, regional African agencies, development banks and others to promote licensing of, and access to, all forms of pharmaceutical technologies in Africa, across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain.
The Assignment:
The Expert on Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing is a key member of the Technology Licensing work of the APTF, with the responsibility of providing a full range of IP support to advance APTF’s objectives. The assignment will be for a fixed period of Twelve (12) months with possibility of another Twelve-month extension, subject to satisfactory performance of the consultant.
The Ministry of Health now invites interested candidates (Individual Consultants) to apply and indicate interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must provide information indicating that he/ she is qualified and has relevant experience to perform the services (detailed CVs, academic and professional qualifications, relevant copies of academic degrees and other certificates, description of experience in similar assignments, etc.).
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. The Individual Consultant will be selected on the basis of relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment. Please note that interest expressed by a consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Ministry of Health to include it on the shortlist.
Qualification and Experience:
- A JSD/ PhD or a Masters (LLM/ MLS) an accredited law university with equivalent experience
- Relevant experience in IP law of relevance to the pharmaceutical sector for at least 12 years, of which:
- 8+years of demonstrated experience prosecuting and preparing technically relevant patent applications at a law firm and/or corporate legal department in a pharmaceutical company.
- Additional knowledge of Chemistry or related scientific discipline with atleastfive years of experience in the drafting and prosecution of chemistry or biology-based patents.
- Three plus years of experience in preparation and prosecution experience with biotechnology or biopharmaceutical subject matter.
- Five plus years of experience with business development agreements with IP implications.
- Specificexperience with post-grant proceedings and regulatory exclusivity
- Experience with clearance, identification, and mitigation of third-party IP challenges is a plus.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate complicated intellectual property issues to scientists, management, and business leaders equally, with strong abilities to work in teams.
- Proof of written work and analysis, demonstrating strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with ability recognize, assess, and respond to urgent matters with timely, practical, and clear solutions.
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage and drive projects cross- functionally in new environments.
- Proven strong oral and written communication skills
Remuneration:
The consultant will be remunerated monthly through a lump sum (including fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances). The remuneration amount will be negotiated. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal health insurance at his or her own cost. The coverage should include all medical expenses, including those resulting from illness or injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.
Terms of Reference:
The detailed terms of reference can be found on the following website: www.moh.gov.rw. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the following address during office hours [5-15 GMT] or by e-mail:
Attn: Procurement Management Services:
Ministry of Health
P.O Box : 84 Kigali, Rwanda
E-mail : RPSSP.Recruitment@moh.gov.rw
Written Letters of Expressions of Interest together with the CVs must be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Licensing Expert-APTF” or could be submitted by e-mail to the address above by not later than 14 June 2025 at 3:00 PM (GMT).