Project Officer – Policy And Law Vacancy At National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
The National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is inviting applications for the post of Project Officer - Policy and Law on a contractual basis in the Ministry of Women & Child Development funded project titled “National Initiative & Integrated resource for Child Protection, Mental Health, and Psychosocial Care” under Dr. K John Vijay Sagar, Professor & Head, Dept. of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Principal Investigator.
Location: Bengaluru
No. of Posts: 01
Salary: Rs. 90,000/- per month (consolidated)
Educational Qualification: LL.B.
Experience and Eligibility:
• At least 2 to 3 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.
• A deep knowledge of child rights, protection, juvenile justice & related laws and policies.
• Knowledge of research methodology, including the ability to conceptualize research studies.
• Evidence of written work and documentation in the area of human rights and/or child and law.
• High levels of fluency in oral and written English.
• Fluency in oral communication in Hindi.
• Willingness to travel within the country.
Age Limit: 35 years
Last Date to Apply: April 10, 2024