Project Coordinator – Access To Justice Vacancy At Migration And Asylum Project (Initiative Of The Ara Trust); [Apply By 10th September 2021]

The Migration and Asylum Project (Initiative of the Ara Trust) invites application for the post of Project Coordinator – Access To Justice on contractual basis for 12 months with extension subject to performance and availability of funds. The Programme Coordinator ensures the effective management of MAP's activities across result areas within Delhi NCR to accelerate achievement of the programme objectives on strengthening legal pathways for the protection of migrant workers. The Programme Coordinator will lead the programme under the direct supervision of the senior management.

The Organization

• The Migration and Asylum Project (MAP), is India's only dedicated legal centre for the study of asylum and migration issues. Established in 2013, MAP adopts the law as a tool to promote safe migration and recognizes it as a powerful instrument for empowerment, analysis, advocacy and policy development. As a result of its efforts, MAP has emerged today as one of the foremost advocates for forced migrants in the region and works to expand the legal protection space for this group.

Responsibilities: 

Programme Management

(a) Overall management and implementation of MAP's programme focusing on strengthening legal pathways for the protection of migrant workers in New Delhi;

(b) Implement targeted legal awareness programmes to inform the identified communities about their rights;

(c) Establish and operationalise a mobile legal desk for the target beneficiaries with focus on providing legal information and counselling in individual cases, and linking clients to multi-sectoral support services;

(d) Oversee community outreach and engagement;

(e) Keep abreast of legislative and policy changes and design project interventions accordingly; and

(f) Ensure the appropriate utilization of resources approved and allocated to activities.

Monitoring & Evaluation

(a) Oversee the achievement of the programme results by applying appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms;

(b) Formulation of quality project reports, setting models for achieving expected results according to clear monitoring and evaluation systems;

(c) Preparing donor proposals and reports; and

(d) Facilitate donor and other external audits and reviews and operationalise the timely and full implementation of audit recommendations.

Partnerships & Networks

• Create a panel of expert lawyers who will provide legal aid in cases that go to court or to any formal redressal system;

• Establish and maintain Para-legal Volunteers (PLVs) registered with DSLSA who will operate as the first line of responders within the target population;

• Build effective collaboration with DSLSA for implementation of relevant project activities;

• Promote the work on MAP's MAIN Network;

• Develop networks and partnerships with appropriate government departments and officials, civil society and other stakeholders; and

• Build strong collaboration with all project partners and collaborators for effective programme delivery.

Supervision & Office Management

• Recruit, train and undertake day-to-day supervision of team members;

• Conduct formal and informal quarterly performance assessments for staff;

• Mentor staff and maintain a culture of open communication and transparency; and

• Undertake steps towards ensuring staff welfare in accordance with office policy.

Essential Qualification and Experience

• Open to Indian citizens only;

• Graduate of Law with Six years of relevant work experience in the field of migrant/labour rights;

• Prior experience of leading legal aid interventions for marginalised communities;

• Proven experience in coordinating/managing and motivating a multi-disciplinary team of staff, experts and consultants;

• Willingness to travel as required to different field sites and Excellent oral, and written communication skills;

• High standards of professionalism including being detail-oriented, meticulous, and organised; and Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics.

Desirable

• Post graduate degree in law;

• Experience in networking, alliance building for advocacy, and coordination mechanisms;

• Able to provide analytical and strategic focus and create a culture of performance;

• Effective team player with strong leadership skills and initiatives; and Prior experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting on outcome-based programmes.

How to apply?

• Interested candidates are required to send an email a letter of interest, a writing sample, last drawn salary, two references and an up-to-date CV to office@aratrust.in, with a copy to meghna@aratrust.com, and the subject line "Application for the post of PC – Access to Justice."

• Shortlisted candidates will go through a three-step process which will involve two interviews and reference check.

• The deadline for receiving applications is 5:00 PM (IST) on 10th September 2021.

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