Project Manager PvSeroRDT

European Project Manager PvSeroRDT

• Contract: 60 months (CDI project); Full time
• Start date: February 1, 2025
• Location: Institut Pasteur, Paris, France

About the project

PvSeroRDT (A point-of-care serological rapid diagnostic test for risk of Plasmodium vivax hypnozoite infection), is an EDCTP collaborative project coordinated by Institut Pasteur, involving eight partner institutions in Europe and Africa. This project aims to develop a point-of-care rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for Plasmodium vivax malaria, addressing a critical gap in current diagnostic capabilities. P. vivax is considered the most difficult to eliminate due its dormant liver forms and sustain malaria transmission, which conventional tests fail to detect. Our consortium has developed the first diagnostic test to overcome this challenge, supporting the implementation of the P. vivax Serological Test and Treatment (PvSeroTAT) strategy for malaria control.

Your role

As the European Project Manager, you will work closely with the scientific coordinator of the project at Institut Pasteur to ensure the successful implementation of all project activities. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate project launch and oversee overall activities, as described in the technical annex
• Monitor milestones, deliverables and financial reporting to the European Commission (EC)
• Report to the EC Project Officer all relevant information
• Manage the project budget and supervise the financial / technical reporting to EC
• Prepare, participate and report on the project meetings and the governing bodies activities as described in the technical annex
• Support the project coordinator in overseeing his tasks for the project, including in the communication and dissemination strategy
• Assist the partners with financial, legal, administrative, and ethical issues
• Serve as the primary communication hub between partners, coordination team, and EC Project Officer
• Liaise with the management team of the sub-Saharan African scientific project lead
• Implement the project's communication strategy, including the project's website development
• Ensure compliance with the consortium agreement
• Prepare and submit Grant Agreement amendments as needed

Required Profile

• PhD in a scientific discipline or Masters degree in European affairs or equivalent field
• Minimum 3 years+ experience managing EU-funded projects
• Excellent written and spoken English (bilingual level)
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks with rapid responsiveness, and prioritize the workload
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and interest in working in multicultural environment

Additional activities with the Grants Office

You will also advise and assist researchers in preparing proposals and managing grants within the Institut Pasteur Grants Office.

How to apply

Please submit a single file containing your CV and motivation letter in English here.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the application process.

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