Current Openings
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Our Vision
SLD strives for a society where workers are aware, self-reliant, fearless, and live in dignity
About Us:
Society for Labour and Development (SLD) is a labour rights and support organization based out of the National Capital Region. Established in 2006, SLD has a pan India footprint and primarily addresses the rights and aspirations of workers with an emphasis on women workers. We extend unconditional support to especially those engaged in the numerous global supply chains. The thematic areas of Labour Education, Gender-Based Violence, Inter-state Migrant Workers' Rights, Global Production Network in the Garment, Leather and Seafood Processing Industries and Domestic Workers Rights are where SLD lays complete focus on with an aim to better the lives of millions. For more, visit: www.sld-india.org
Who are we looking for?
A smart go getter, who not only has the experience, but more importantly the interest and enthusiasm to work in the labour and development space with a strong gender and migrant rights focus. But most importantly, the candidate should be a people’s person with good communications skills (written and verbal) in English and Hindi and have the ability to work cross functionally. We hope to bring together a cohort of candidates who will bring fresh perspectives and real-time solutions to the challenges faced by marginalized groups in the country
Scope of work
The fellowship programme at SLD aims to target aspiring young minds, who are passionate about improving the lives of the working population and migrant workers. By bringing in young, smart, and creative professionals to shift the ecosystem in favour of migrant worker rights, this programme will give young people the opportunity to effect positive change at the grassroots level. The three-year fellowship programme's primary objective is to improve the lives of migrant workers through a rights-based approach.
What to expect?
Workplace rights and dignity are essential human rights. But every day, millions of workers around the world experience abusive working conditions, pitiful wages, and humiliation and mistreatment at work. What rights do workers worldwide have? How are they different in India? What unique and disproportionate effects do women workers experience at work? How significant is the relationship between rights and the right to associate freely? And how do they relate to combating poverty, advancing equality, and encouraging civic engagement? In this programme, candidates will investigate these issues from a multi-level, interdisciplinary perspective. Candidates will gain knowledge and practical skills for advancing migrant workers' rights through a thoughtful combination of in-person lectures, video lectures, readings, online resources, and interviews with researchers and labour scholars from across India.
Who can apply?
1. Individuals with graduate or Post Graduate degree in Social Science; Development Studies; Law; Social Work; Human Rights; Labor Studies; Gender studies; Business Economics or any equivalent degree in related field.
2. Fluency in English and Hindi; sound understanding of regional language will be an asset.
3. Basic understanding of field level research with minimum of one year of field experience or experience of working with communities at the grassroots are encouraged to apply.
4. Anyone who has an idea that would amplify voices and issues of migrant workers in India; or promote gender justice and democratic and constitutional rights, eliminate discrimination and violence based on hierarchies, are invited to apply.
5. Deep conceptual understanding of cross-cutting issues of the migrant labor communities is an added advantage.
6. Individuals hailing from smaller towns, semi-urban areas, rural outskirts, villages, remote areas, or difficult (socio-economic) areas. Additionally, residents of larger cities who lack access to financial and other resources.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and google platforms are desirable.
8. Knowledge of Analytical software's like SPSS and SAP will be an added advantage.
9. Ability to travel as and when required in the field.
10. Individuals who have never received a fellowship will be preferred.
11. Applicant’s age should be 21 and above
What does the fellowship offer?
1.Monthly consolidated stipends (INR 30,000 for Senior Fellows; INR 15000 for Junior Fellows) will be given to selected candidates, enabling them to concentrate their efforts on developing creative solutions while putting their knowledge and abilities to use.
2.Fellows will also be assigned mentors who will guide and support them with their endeavors and concept ideas.
3.Training and perspective building sessions and workshops from time to time.
4.Access to a robust network of civil societies, NGOs, voluntary groups, workers’ collectives, government bodies.
5.Profiles will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis. Women/gender minorities/persons living with HIV AIDS and disability are encouraged to apply.
Send in your resume and cover letter at sld.recruitments@gmail.com . Please specify the position you are applying for: “Application for the position of Senior Fellow OR Junior Fellow and send in your applications latest by 15th July, 2023.
Your application should include a little bit about yourself, sharing what you would like to work on as part of the fellowship programme and how would you like your idea to be implemented towards addressing issues and challenges faced by migrant workers in India)
Any person interested to know more about the Fellowship may contact the Fellowship Lead on +91-9116156315 between 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM from Wednesday - Friday. You may also send us an email, SMS or WhatsApp message and the SLD team will get back soon.
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Our Vision:
SLD strives for a society where workers are aware, self-reliant, fearless, and live in dignity
About Us:
Society for Labour and Development (SLD) is a labour rights and support organization based out of the National Capital Region. Established in 2006, SLD has a pan-India footprint and primarily addresses the rights and aspirations of workers with an emphasis on women workers. We extend unconditional support to especially those engaged in the numerous global supply chains. The thematic areas of Labour Education, Gender-Based Violence, Inter-state Migrant Workers' Rights, Global Production Network in the Garment, Leather and Seafood Processing Industries and Domestic Worker’s Rights are where SLD lays complete focus with an aim to better the lives of millions. For more, visit: www.sld-india.org
Who are we looking for?
A smart go getter, who not only has the experience, but more importantly the interest and enthusiasm to work in the labour and development space with a strong gender and migrant rights focus. But most importantly, the candidate should be a people person with good communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Hindi and have the ability to work cross functionally. We hope to bring together a cohort of candidates who will bring fresh perspectives and real-time solutions to the challenges faced by marginalized groups in the country
Scope of work
The fellowship programme at SLD aims to target aspiring young minds, who are passionate about improving the lives of the working population and migrant workers. By bringing in young, smart, and creative professionals to shift the ecosystem in favour of migrant worker rights, this programme will give young people the opportunity to effect positive change at the grassroots level. The three-year fellowship programme's primary objective is to improve the lives of migrant workers through a rights-based approach.
What to expect?
Workplace rights and dignity are essential human rights. But every day, millions of workers around the world experience abusive working conditions, pitiful wages, and humiliation and mistreatment at work. What rights do workers worldwide have? How are they different in India? What unique and disproportionate effects do women workers experience at work? How significant is the relationship between rights and the right to associate freely? And how do they relate to combating poverty, advancing equality, and encouraging civic engagement? In this programme, candidates will investigate these issues from a multi-level, interdisciplinary perspective. Candidates will gain knowledge and practical skills for advancing migrant workers' rights through a thoughtful combination of in-person lectures, video lectures, readings, online resources, and interviews with researchers and labour scholars from across India.
Who can apply?
1. Individuals with graduate or Post Graduate degree in Social Science; Development Studies; Law; Social Work; Human Rights; Labor Studies; Gender studies; Business Economics or any equivalent degree in related field.
2. Fluency in English and Hindi; sound understanding of regional language will be an asset.
3. Basic understanding of field level research with minimum of one year of field experience or experience of working with communities at the grassroots are encouraged to apply.
4. Anyone who has an idea that would amplify voices and issues of migrant workers in India; or promote gender justice and democratic and constitutional rights, eliminate discrimination and violence based on hierarchies, are invited to apply.
5. Deep conceptual understanding of cross-cutting issues of the migrant labor communities is an added advantage.
6. Individuals hailing from smaller towns, semi-urban areas, rural outskirts, villages, remote areas, or difficult (socio-economic) areas. Additionally, residents of larger cities who lack access to financial and other resources.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and google platforms are desirable.
8. Knowledge of Analytical software's like SPSS and SAP will be an added advantage.
9. Ability to travel as and when required in the field.
10. Individuals who have never received a fellowship will be preferred.
11. Applicant’s age should be 21 and above
What does the fellowship offer?
1.Monthly consolidated stipends (INR 30,000 for Senior Fellows; INR 15000 for Junior Fellows) will be given to selected candidates, enabling them to concentrate their efforts on developing creative solutions while putting their knowledge and abilities to use.
2.Fellows will also be assigned mentors who will guide and support them with their endeavors and concept ideas.
3.Training and perspective building sessions and workshops from time to time.
4.Access to a robust network of civil societies, NGOs, voluntary groups, workers’ collectives, government bodies.
5.Profiles will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis. Women/gender minorities/persons living with HIV AIDS and disability are encouraged to apply.
Send in your resume and cover letter at sld.recruitments@gmail.com . Please specify the position you are applying for: “Application for the position of Senior Fellow OR Junior Fellow and send in your applications latest by 15th July, 2023.
Your application should include a little bit about yourself, sharing what you would like to work on as part of the fellowship programme and how would you like your idea to be implemented towards addressing issues and challenges faced by migrant workers in India)
Any person interested to know more about the Fellowship may contact the Fellowship Lead on +91-9116156315 between 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM from Wednesday - Friday. You may also send us an email, SMS or WhatsApp message and the SLD team will get back soon.
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Location: New Delhi
Term: Contractual appointment with fixed term of 12 months. Renewal thereafter on basis of performance and requirements of project/SLD.
Scope of Work
The Senior Manager will be responsible for coordinating project work-plan performance, participate in project planning and its implementation, conduct regular visits to project sites to monitor and evaluate the implementation of activities, gather feedback from beneficiaries and submit detailed report about the activities and findings. The Senior Manager will report to the Executive Director, SLD.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Programme Implementation
Work closely with the programmes team to prepare a Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for Labor rights work in the garment and leather industries in Delhi-NCR, Kanpur, and Ludhiana
Coordinate with the programmes team to prepare modules, conduct trainings to develop the capacity of migrant workers in the community on their rights and entitlements
Ensure appropriate measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals of projects
Support team with strategy development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitor processes and outcomes
Prepare monthly narrative and financial report in consultation with the Executive Director and the Finance team in SLD.
Travel in the field, develop deep understanding of grassroots issues, guide the team during the project term
Prepare work plan with the team and make efforts to achieve it in consultation with the Executive Director.
Provide ongoing monitoring of the status of programs and complete regular check-ins on grant requirements.
Networking & Documentation
Establish and revive linkages with Worker Welfare Associations and collaborate with Labor partners and industries in North India
Prepare evidence-based case documentation in cases of labor and human rights violations in consultation with project teams
Build relationships with workers collectives in the field and facilitate their capacity building in the field of gender and labor rights
Effective stakeholder management-Mapping and managing primary stakeholders and institutions in the global value chains
Exercise collaborative efforts with other civil society organizations, NGOs, businesses, institutions and governments to develop and expand services that benefit our beneficiaries and the community
Work closely with the Management to prepare periodic progress reports based on accurate and evidence-based data/information to enhance quality of reporting
Conduct and prepare Labor rights and industry level reports in garments and leather industries
Guide programmes team to identify and document human interest stories and case studies based on the successes of implemented projects
Others:
Support team’s adherence to internal policies and Program management standards.
Support and Supervise work of field organizers/coordinators; develop field-level strategies to effectively respond to workers’ grievances
Participate in the interview process for new staff, providing contextual information on programs and realities of the position, and selection for key positions as identified with the recruiting manager.
Overall responsibility for Grant sourcing with the assistance of Program Managers/Officers
Any other tasks as assigned by the organization
Qualification and Experiences
Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Labour Studies, Development Studies or any other relevant field of study
Previous experience in liaison or stakeholder management at the regional and national levels
Excellent writing and communication skills. Experience in preparing and presenting oral and written briefings.
Effective problem-solving skills and demonstrated creativity, and adaptability
Established capability to handle individuals or groups from numerous levels and backgrounds.
3-5 years’ experience of program designing and implementation in the field of labour or migrant rights.
A strong orientation towards strategic outcomes and multi-disciplinary strategies is essential and a background in monitoring and evaluation is a plus.
Strong conceptual and analytical thinking and ability to distill and communicate complex ideas orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. Knowledge of sustainability and supply chain management is a must
Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects and managing small to mid-size teams
Data collection and collation skills, processing, analysis and report writing
Relevant regional experience preferred
Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently
Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team
Strong communication skills, both oral and written with proficiency in English and Hindi
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Office Project.
Available for domestic travel across project locations (40%)
Remuneration:
7-8 LPA (negotiable) Compensation will commensurate with experience/calibre and in line with the organizational structure.
Profiles will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis. Women candidates are encouraged to apply
Send your resume and cover letter with notice period, current and expected salary at sld.recruitments@gmail.com by 15th September 2023