Law Researcher, Partners for Law in Development, Delhi, India

Law Researcher

Posted on: January 23, 2015
Application deadline: February 16, 2015
Posted by: Partners for Law in Development

The position of law researcher requires a candidate with a demonstrated background in the area of women's rights and law to undertake research and to translate the research into advocacy agenda for policy reform. Thematic familiarity with debates relating to sexuality and violence against women is necessary. Familiarity with relevant developments in human rights law, particularly the CEDAW, will be desirable.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Partners for Law in Development (PLD) - is a legal resource group working in the fields of social justice and women's rights in India. Founded in 1998, the organization locates women's rights as integral component of social justice, engaging with it in contexts of sexuality, culture, caste, conflict and development. We promote implementation of rights through - capacity development, advocacy and production of knowledge. We work in partnerships with community and state level organisations, national and regional organisations, donors and UN agencies as well as the government. Our work involves engagement with grassroots constituencies, the women's movement debates and human rights standards. For more information on the organization, visit www.pldindia.org and www.cedawsouthasia.org

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have a demonstrated experience of research and writing in the area of women's rights. Key qualifications include:

1. A law degree with work experience in India in relation to women's rights.
2. Fresh graduates with a demonstrated interest in women's rights are also encouraged to apply.
3. Knowledge of human rights issues, feminist debates and contemporary campaigns in India.
4. Excellent research and writing skills. A record of undertaking research and writing of papers, reports, presentations.
5. Good written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.
6. Skilled at serious research based writing.
7. Capacity to work in and to initiate consultative work processes.
8. A willingness to make a two year commitment to the organization.

JOB PROFILE/ RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will undertake research, status papers, submissions for monitoring and advocacy purposes. The job requires commenting on judgments and law reform proposals, presenting opinions/ critiques of legal developments from a feminist and human rights standpoints on behalf of PLD. It will require simple and complex writing styles to communicate with diverse stakeholders. The candidate will have to support organizational and programme work as necessary, prepare reports, and engage with other dimensions of PLDs work.

SALARY

Salary and benefits are comparable to the non-profit sector; and commensurate with experience and internal equity.

HOW TO APPLY

The applicant should send a CV, a statement of interest [no more than two pages] stating what the applicant brings to the position. The application must be accompanied by one sample of written work on the areas of human rights or women's rights, and two references, one of whom is acquainted with the applicant's prior work in the area.

Only applications with the required attachments will be considered complete. It can be sent by e-mail or post to:

The Administrative Officer

Partners for Law in Development

F-18 Jangpura Extension, First Floor,

New Delhi 110014

Tel: 011 – 24316832, 24316833

Email: opportunities@pldindia.org

Closing Date: 16 February, 2015

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Legal Trainer, Partners for Law in Development, Delhi, India

Legal Trainer

Posted on: January 23, 2015
Application deadline: February 16, 2015
Posted by: Partners for Law in Development

We are looking for a law graduate with at least 2-3 years relevant experience with organizing and conducting trainings in rural contexts. Familiarity with debates relating to sexuality and violence against women is necessary, as is fluency in Hindi and English. The candidate must be a self-starter, with leadership, capacity to plan, keep timelines, implement with a team and willingness to commit 2 years.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Partners for Law in Development (PLD) - is a legal resource group working in the fields of social justice and women's rights in India. Founded in 1998, the organization locates women's rights as integral component of social justice, engaging with it in contexts of sexuality, culture, caste, conflict and development. We promote implementation of rights through - capacity development, advocacy and production of knowledge. We work in partnerships with community and state level organisations, national and regional organisations, donors and UN agencies as well as the government. Our work involves engagement with grassroots constituencies, the women's movement debates and human rights standards. For more information on the organization, visit www.pldindia.org and www.cedawsouthasia.org

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have demonstrated capacities in planning and conducting training workshops. Key qualifications include:

1. A law degree is essential. Advanced qualification in law or relevant social sciences is desirable but not necessary.
2. Knowledge of the laws on sexual violence is essential for this job. Familiarity with feminist and human rights debates in India is desirable.
3. Fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English essential. Fluency in Hindi is essential for conducting trainings as well as for communicating with field partners.
4. Demonstrated experience with creating training modules and conducting trainings.
5. A self-starter with leadership and initiative, with capacity plan ahead, keep to time lines, ensure outputs and prepare reports.
6. A team player with good inter-personal skills capable of consultative processes.

JOB PROFILE/ RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will plan, organize and conduct trainings on the laws relating to sexual violence (Criminal Law Amendment Act 2013), sexual harassment at the workplace and the protection of children from sexual offences. Knowledge of the substantive and procedural aspects of the three laws on sexual violence is essential. She will contribute to the organizational work, prepare reports, make presentations, co-ordinate with stakeholders, including government and donor agencies as well as field partners.

SALARY

Salary and benefits are comparable to the non-profit sector; and commensurate with experience and internal equity.

HOW TO APPLY

The applicant should send a CV, a statement of interest [no more than two pages] stating why the applicant is interested in the position and what the applicant brings to this role. The application must be accompanied by one sample of written work on women's rights, and two references, one of whom is from the last 3 years of work.

Only applications with the required attachments will be considered complete. It can be sent by e-mail or post to:

The Administrative Officer

Partners for Law in Development

F-18 Jangpura Extension, First Floor,

New Delhi 110014

Tel: 011 – 24316832, 24316833

Email: opportunities@pldindia.org

Closing Date: 16th February, 2015

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Design/Product Intern, Destiny Reflection, Kolkata, India

Design/Product Intern

Posted on: September 30, 2014
Posted by: Destiny Reflection

Destiny Reflection is a social enterprise company that seeks to educate, employ and empower woman who are vulnerable to the human and sex trafficking trade in Kolkata. Our main focus is to provide vocational training in sewing and create employment opportunities, a fair living wage, and a dignified work environment. We are currently seeking to redesign our product line geared toward North American culture and standards.

• Development of innovative and contemporary product designs, product improvements, and product marketing
• Cultivate concepts from sketches through to product completion
• Work with and mentor Destiny Reflection sewers to further their skills
• Source raw materials
• Assess skills of sewers and be able to work within the constraints of working for a small social enterprise

As an asset, this internship would be complimented by the successful applicants interest in social and woman's rights in a community of poverty and human injustices. Destiny Reflections uses the products to sell to international markets to sustain both the business and social aspects of the program.

As a Destiny Reflection Product/Design Intern the likely candidate would posses the following attributes:
• A positive attitude
• Be creative and resourceful
• Adaptable and open-minded
• Be able communicate and conduct work through cross-cultural environments

Our internships our flexible, preferably one to six months. Your work with Destiny Reflection will enable us to increase our international market base, expand our business and create more employment opportunities for survivors of human trafficking!

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for internship, please contact reflection.destiny@gmail.com with your contact details and a brief description of your interests and qualifications.

Legal Trainer, Partners for Law in Development, Delhi, India

Legal Trainer

Posted on: August 13, 2014
Application deadline: August 31, 2014
Posted by: Partners for Law in Development

We are looking for a law graduate with at least 2-3 years relevant experience with organizing and conducting trainings in rural contexts. Familiarity with debates relating to sexuality and violence against women is necessary, as is fluency in Hindi and English. The candidate must be a self-starter, with leadership, capacity to plan, keep timelines, implement with a team and willingness to commit 2 years.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Partners for Law in Development (PLD) - is a legal resource group working in the fields of social justice and women's rights in India. Founded in 1998, the organization locates women's rights as integral component of social justice, engaging with it in contexts of sexuality, culture, caste, conflict and development. We promote implementation of rights through - capacity development, advocacy and production of knowledge. We work in partnerships with community and state level organisations, national and regional organisations, donors and UN agencies as well as the government. Our work involves engagement with grassroots constituencies, the women's movement debates and human rights standards. For more information on the organization, visit www.pldindia.org and www.cedawsouthasia.org

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have demonstrated capacities in planning and conducting training workshops. Key qualifications include:

1. A law degree is essential. Advanced qualification in law or relevant social sciences is desirable but not necessary.
2. Knowledge of the laws on sexual violence is essential for this job. Familiarity with feminist and human rights debates in India is desirable.
3. Fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English essential. Fluency in Hindi is essential for conducting trainings as well as for communicating with field partners.
4. Demonstrated experience with creating training modules and conducting trainings.
5. A self-starter with leadership and initiative, with capacity plan ahead, keep to time lines, ensure outputs and prepare reports.
6. A team player with good inter-personal skills capable of consultative processes.

JOB PROFILE/ RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will plan, organize and conduct trainings on the laws relating to sexual violence (Criminal Law Amendment Act 2013), sexual harassment at the workplace and the protection of children from sexual offences. Knowledge of the substantive and procedural aspects of the three laws on sexual violence is essential. She will contribute to the organizational work, prepare reports, make presentations, co-ordinate with stakeholders, including government and donor agencies as well as field partners.

SALARY

Salary and benefits are comparable to the non-profit sector; and commensurate with experience and internal equity.

HOW TO APPLY

The applicant should send a CV, a statement of interest [no more than two pages] stating why the applicant is interested in the position and what the applicant brings to this role. The application must be accompanied by one sample of written work on women's rights, and two references, one of whom is from the last 3 years of work.

Only applications with the required attachments will be considered complete. It can be sent by e-mail or post to:

The Administrative Officer

Partners for Law in Development

F-18 Jangpura Extension, First Floor,

New Delhi 110014

Tel: 011 – 24316832, 24316833

Email: opportunities@pldindia.org

Law Research and Advocacy Officer, Partners for Law in Development, Delhi, India

Law Research and Advocacy Officer

Posted on: August 13, 2014
Application deadline: August 31, 2014
Posted by: Partners for Law in Development

The position of research and advocacy officer requires a candidate with at least 3-4 years of experience in the area of women's rights and law to undertake research and to translate the research into advocacy agenda for policy reform. Thematic familiarity with debates relating to sexuality and violence against women is necessary. Familiarity with relevant developments in human rights law, particularly the CEDAW, will be desirable.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Partners for Law in Development (PLD) - is a legal resource group working in the fields of social justice and women's rights in India. Founded in 1998, the organization locates women's rights as integral component of social justice, engaging with it in contexts of sexuality, culture, caste, conflict and development. We promote implementation of rights through - capacity development, advocacy and production of knowledge. We work in partnerships with community and state level organisations, national and regional organisations, donors and UN agencies as well as the government. Our work involves engagement with grassroots constituencies, the women's movement debates and human rights standards. For more information on the organization, visit www.pldindia.org and www.cedawsouthasia.org

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have a demonstrated experience of research and writing in the area of women's rights. Key qualifications include:

1. A law degree with at least 3 years of work experience in India in relation to women's rights.
2. An advanced qualification in law or relevant social sciences is desirable.
3. Knowledge of human rights issues, feminist debates and contemporary campaigns in India.
4. Excellent research and writing skills. A record of undertaking research and writing of papers, reports, presentations.
5. Good written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.
6. Ability to write simply as part of outreach and advocacy, while also skilled at serious research based writing.
7. Capacity to work in and to initiate consultative work processes.
8. A willingness to make a two year commitment to the organization.

JOB PROFILE/ RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will undertake research, status papers, submissions for monitoring and advocacy purposes. The job requires commenting on judgments and law reform proposals, presenting opinions/ critiques of legal developments from a feminist and human rights standpoints on behalf of PLD. It will require simple and complex writing styles to communicate with diverse stakeholders. The candidate will have to support organizational and programme work as necessary, prepare reports, and engage with other dimensions of PLDs work.

SALARY

Salary and benefits are comparable to the non-profit sector; and commensurate with experience and internal equity.

HOW TO APPLY

The applicant should send a CV, a statement of interest [no more than two pages] stating what the applicant brings to the position. The application must be accompanied by one sample of written work on the areas of human rights or women's rights, and two references, one of whom is from the last 3 years of work.

Only applications with the required attachments will be considered complete. It can be sent by e-mail or post to:

The Administrative Officer

Partners for Law in Development

F-18 Jangpura Extension, First Floor,

New Delhi 110014

Tel: 011 – 24316832, 24316833

Email: opportunities@pldindia.org