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Opening for Office Assistant

NLSIU invites applications for one (1) role in its project on ‘Enabling Access to Justice for Children in the Juvenile Justice System’ under the ‘Child Protection’ programme. This is a contractual assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore.

The position is under the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University, Bangalore with support from the Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives (APPI).

About the Project

The project aims to strengthen the system of provision of legal aid to children in conflict with law being produced before the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB). In this direction, the project will support children who need legal representation. This will involve working closely with the Legal Services Authority (LSA) lawyers and other expert lawyers, identified by CCL.

The project will facilitate psycho-social services for children for them to navigate the system better. Developing the capacity of key stakeholders in the system will be an ongoing focus of this project.

The project entails managing the legal representation at the JJB, coordinating with private and LSA lawyers, case management, providing legal aid and assistance to children presented before the JJB and performing other tasks as specified/required to efficiently meet the project deadlines.

Role

Office Assistant

Role Description

  • Office Maintenance including, but not limited to:
    – office registers, files and books
    – book keeping of office assets
    – filing of documentation
    – collection and validation of expense bills received
    -ad hoc support for the functioning of the office
  • Logistical support/coordination of training programmes/other events/meetings
  • Assist the team in other activities of CCL
  • Travel on need basis to other districts within Karnataka

This is a full-time role, based out of the Government Boys’ Observation Home (Madivala) and the NLSIU campus (Nagarbhavi) in Bangalore. The role will report to the Project Director.

Who should apply

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any field
  • Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Kannada and English fluently
  • In addition, the candidate must have:
    – Ability to work in a team, contributing to both team and individual goals
    – Good communication, organising and time management skills
    – Basic proficiency in computer skills

How to apply

Fill out this google form with an updated CV

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 14 February 2023.

Opening for Research Assistant

NLSIU invites applications for one (1) role in its project on ‘Strengthening Nutrition Governance in India’ under the ‘Right To Food’ programme. This is a contractual assignment (12 months), based in Bangalore.

The position is under the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University, Bangalore with support from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

About the Project

The project seeks to primarily map the landscape of grievance redressal mechanisms in four states, namely – Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Uttarakhand. It also seeks to engage with, sensitize and enhance the capacities of duty bearers in the project regions in the country to deliver better on the right to adequate food, guided by the principles of participation, transparency and accountability, non-dis­crimination, and rule of law.

The study will put forth recommendations to strengthen the mechanism in terms of functionality, accessibility, adequacy and effectiveness, thereby contributing towards the realization of the right to food for people. Scheduled to be completed in a span of 15 months between 2022 and 2023, empirical evidence will be gathered from four states – Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Uttarakhand. Members of State Food Commissions, District Grievance Redressal Officers, Nodal Officers (appointed as part of the internal grievance redressal mechanism under NFSA, 2013) and right holders will be the primary respondents of this study.

Role

Research Assistant

Role Description

Assist the Research Associate in

  • Conducting desk research on collating provisions under the National Food Security Act, corresponding rules and orders in 4 identified states
  • Preparing, revising and finalizing the tools for data collection
  • Providing orientation to the field investigators
  • Coordinating the data collection exercise with the field investigators
  • Verifying the collected data, analysis and documentation of the same
  • Writing the report

This is a part-time role, requiring to work at least 3 days a week and will report to the Programme Head. This role will be based out of the NLSIU campus (Nagarbhavi) in Bangalore.

Who should apply

  • Master’s Degree in Social Sciences with minimum 55%
  • PhD in Social Sciences is desirable
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in research in social science discipline
  • In addition, the candidate must have:
    – Good understanding of macro level issues related to food security
    – Ability to work in a team
    – Good communication, organising and time management skills
    – Demonstrated proficiency in the use of G-Suite and MS Excel

How to apply

Please fill out this google form with:

  • Updated CV
  • A short statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 14 February 2023.

Opening for Consultants!

NLSIU invites applications for two roles in its project on ‘Enabling Access to Justice for Children in the Juvenile Justice System’. This is a contractual assignment (03 months), based out of Bangalore.

The position is under the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University, Bangalore with support from the Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives (APPI).

About the Project

The project aims to strengthen the system of provision of legal aid to children in conflict with law being produced before the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB). In this direction, the project will support children who need legal representation. This will involve working closely with the Legal Services Authority (LSA) lawyers and other expert lawyers, identified by CCL.

The project will facilitate psycho-social services for children for them to navigate the system better. Developing the capacity of key stakeholders in the system will be an ongoing focus of this project.

The project entails managing the legal representation at the JJB, coordinating with private and LSA lawyers, case management, providing legal aid and assistance to children presented before the JJB and performing other tasks as specified/required to efficiently meet the project deadlines.

Role – Consultant

Role Description

  • Mapping important stages of the inquiry process using the research tool
  • Capturing the reasons for delays in the inquiry process
  • Assist the team in other activities of CCL

This is a full-time role, based out of the Government Boys’ Observation Home (Madivala) in Bangalore. The role will report to the Project Director.

Who should apply

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Social Sciences/allied fields
  • Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Kannada and English fluently
  • Experience as an interpreter in Kannada and English
  • Working knowledge of the Indian Criminal Justice System
  • At least two (2) years of work experience in the Indian Criminal Justice System
  • In addition, the candidate must have:
    – Ability to work in a team, contributing to both team and individual goals
    – Demonstrated proficiency in the use of G-Suite and MS Excel
    – Good communication, organising and time management skills

How to apply

Using Google Form on NLSIU site, with:

  • Updated CV
  • A short statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)

Click here to fill out the form.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications has been extended to 16th January 2023 (5 PM).

Opening for Lawyer!

NLSIU invites applications for a role in its project on ‘Enabling Access to Justice for Children in the Juvenile Justice System’. This is a contractual assignment (12 months, may be extendable), based out of Bangalore.

The position is under the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University, Bangalore with support from the Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives (APPI).

About the Project

The project aims to strengthen the system of provision of legal aid to children in conflict with law being produced before the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB). In this direction, the project will support children who need legal representation. This will involve working closely with the Legal Services Authority (LSA) lawyers and other expert lawyers, identified by CCL.

The project will facilitate psycho-social services for children for them to navigate the system better. Developing the capacity of key stakeholders in the system will be an ongoing focus of this project.

The project entails managing the legal representation at the JJB, coordinating with private and LSA lawyers, case management, providing legal aid and assistance to children presented before the JJB and performing other tasks as specified/required to efficiently meet the project deadlines.

Role – Lawyer

Role Description

  • Assist the Project Director in managing the legal representation of children at the JJB. This includes, but not limited to, following up with the lawyer assigned to the case (LSA lawyers or expert lawyers), families of the children, the police and other stakeholders.
  • Identifying key issues related to representation of children and conducting in-depth analysis to develop policy positions and briefs, that will be used to conduct a dialogue with key actors.
  • Carrying out research on child rights, developing training resources, coordinating training programmes, knowledge generation are other key tasks to be performed.
  • Assist the team in other activities of CCL.

This is a full-time role, based out of the Government Boys’ Observation Home (Madivala) and the NLSIU campus (Nagarbhavi) in Bangalore. The role will report to the Project Director.

Who should apply

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Law
  • Should be enrolled in the Bar Council of India (BCI) and be eligible to represent in a court of law
  • Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Kannada and English fluently
  • At least two (2) years of experience practicing before any court of law and/or at least two (2) years of legal research in human rights, preferably child rights
  • In addition, the candidate must have:
    – Ability to work in a team, contributing to both team and individual goals
    – Prior research and writing experience
    – Ability to meticulously use different legal research databases
    – Demonstrated proficiency in the use of G-Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
    – Good communication, organising and time management skills

How to apply

Fill out the form with your:

  • Updated CV
  • A short statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)

Click here to fill out the form.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications has been extended to 16th January 2023 (5 PM).