Name of the Post: Project Coordinator (Child Law and Policy)

Fellowship: Rs. 80,000 (consolidated)

Essential Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) (LLM is preferred).
• Evidence of written work and documentation in the area of child rights/protection/law/policy or human rights.
• Desirable: At least 1 to 2 journal publications.
• At least 4 years' experience in legal research on human rights-related subjects and/or practicing before any court of law, representing vulnerable witnesses or human rights issues (preferably with a focus on child rights), through internships or professional engagement.
• Strong understanding of the structure and workings of the child protection system, including knowledge of child laws applicable in the protection system, namely juvenile justice and child sexual abuse laws.
• Desirable: at least 6 months to 1 year of training and teaching experience in child law and protection issues.
• Strong English oral and written skills, with experience in coordinating and communicating with government and other systems/agencies.
• Fluency in oral communication in Hindi is essential.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the country is essential.

How to apply?

• Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to the office of Dr Sheila Ramaswamy, Adjunct Faculty & Chief Scientist Head, PRATICRIA Initiative for Child Rights, Protection and Mental Health, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Indian Institute of Science Campus Bangalore-560, 012, India and E-mail at applicationsnias@gmail.com on or before 11.11.2026

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