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