JOB POST: Project Coordinator at Centre for Child and the Law, NLSIU, Bangalore [3 Years PQE]: Apply by June 22

Centre of Child and the Law, NLSIU, Bangalore, is hiring for the role of Project Coordinator.

About NLSIU

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), or simply National Law School (NLS), is a public law school and a National Law University located in Bangalore. Considered the best law school in India, it has topped all indices relating to law schools.

About the Centre of Child and the Law

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) was established as a specialized multi-disciplinary research centre of NLSIU on April 1, 1996. The Centre integrates research, direct field action, and teaching on child rights law.

We use law and socio-legal strategies as tools for transformative social change to enable children to live with dignity.

Its aim is to ensure social justice, human rights and quality of life for all children in India, with a special focus on equitable quality education, care, protection and justice for marginalized and excluded children.

About the Role

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Project Coordinator. It is a contractual assignment for twelve (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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the overall Programme and Fiscal Planning of the Centre and its projects, and initiatives.
• Assist the Centre Coordinator in management, oversight, and governance of the Centre’s projects, and initiatives.
• Management of external reporting (activity/narrative/others), including Funders’ liaison and internal reporting (monthly/quarterly/yearly/ad hoc).
• Assisting in writing research proposals for new projects, initiatives/new avenues in existing projects, and initiatives.
• Attending meetings with stakeholders and partners.
• Preparing for, organising and conducting training programmes, workshops and conferences.
• Content management and maintenance of the Centre and its projects, and initiatives on the Centre website including content on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Being the Centre’s point of contact for information sharing relating to the University’s policy and process.
• Facilitate and support recruitment and onboarding of the Centre’s new joiners along with the PNC team.
• Assist the University and other departments as required.
• Handling administrative responsibilities under the Centre.
• Other Centre-related activities and tasks.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Law, or Social Sciences from a recognized University.
• At least three (03) years of project management experience, having worked on academic / research/development projects.
• Background in academics or research (field or desk) is preferred.
• Background in child rights is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Kannada and English fluently is preferred.
• In addition, the candidate must have:
  • Ability to work in a team, contributing to both team and individual goals.
  • Analytical and Research skills, collation skills, communication skills (written and oral), and time-management skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of G-Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel Self-driven, collaborative as well as the ability to work independently, attention to detail.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is June 22, 2023.

Location

This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus (Nagarbhavi) in Bangalore. There may be travel within Bangalore and/or to other locations in India. This position will report to the Centre Coordinator.

How to Apply?

Click on the link given at the end of this post with your:

• Your updated CV/Resume (not more than 3 pages).
• A short Statement of Purpose (up to 500 words).
• Details of two (02) References with contact details.

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