Project Assistant

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About the Organization

NLSIU was the first National Law University established in India in 1986. The premier law school was set up with a mission to pioneer legal education reforms, and to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions.

Job Description

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a full-time Project Assistant position to work on the ‘Gender and Policing in Karnataka’ project. The position is up to December 2025 and will be based in Bengaluru.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare reading material for the training sessions with the police;
• Input into policy briefs, papers and other research on measures pertaining to women police;
• Develop outreach and awareness material on police department policies and initiatives pertaining to women police;
• Coordinate the organization of the training programs with the state police and resource persons;
• Maintain monthly progress reports on the activities and budget;
• Manage internal administrative coordination for the project including ensuring timely internal approvals for all activities, compliance with procurement policies, coordinating all travel bookings, raising invoices and submission of accounts, and ensuring completion of reporting requirements;
• Ensure timely reporting to the funders as per the agreed schedule and formats;
• Assist in any other tasks as required.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Graduate degree, preferably in social sciences, law, public policy, communications or allied disciplines

Desirable

• Master’s degree, preferably in law, social sciences or public policy

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of excel sheets and budget documents
• Demonstrable interest (academic and/or professional) in and knowledge of gender equality legal and policy frameworks, principles and concepts

Desirable

• Work experience in project coordination roles
• Prior experience of engaging with stakeholders, maintaining detailed records, and preparing comprehensive reports
• Fluency in spoken Kannada
• Flexibility in travel within Karnataka at short notice

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong execution rigour and operational skills
• Strong presentation and time management skills

 

Please use the Google form here, and include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
• Contact details and designation of two references

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