Program Manager- Legal Partnerships (Labour Rights), Udaipur

Ground Zero; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Zero in Udaipur is seeking a Program Manager for Legal Partnerships (Labour Rights) to lead legal aid and education initiatives across Western India. You will drive programme design, forge partnerships with lawyers and civil society, and mentor field teams to translate legal support into measurable outcomes. Fluency in English and Hindi is essential, with travel across Rajasthan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of programme management in legal aid or rights-based development.
• Law background preferred; strong experience in rights-based programme management will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, management and monitoring of legal aid and education programmes across multiple locations.
• Build and manage relationships with workers' collectives, lawyers, law schools and civil society organisations.
• Coordinate with legal executives, field teams and para-legal workers; provide training and mentorship.
• Guide documentation and research on labour justice; inform policy engagement and advocacy.

Skills

Programme management

Legal aid / labour rights

Stakeholder management

Communication English & Hindi

Travel willingness

Law degree preferred

Education

LLB/LLM preferred

Job description

Role: Program Manager- Legal Partnerships (Labour Rights), Udaipur
Experience: 6+ years
Salary: 8 to 10 LPA

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About the role:

The Programme Manager – Legal Programmes & Partnerships will lead and strengthen legal aid and labour justice programmes across Western India. This role focuses on programme leadership, coordination, and the translation of legal support into measurable outcomes for workers. The ideal candidate is passionate about designing, managing, and scaling rights-based initiatives while working closely with field teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design & Management

• Plan, implement, and monitor legal aid and legal education programmes.
• Ensure timely delivery of programme goals, budgets, and outputs across multiple geographic locations.
• Strengthen internal systems for tracking cases, learning, and overall impact.

Partnerships & Expansion

• Build and manage relationships with workers' collectives, lawyers, law schools, and civil society organizations.
• Identify new sectors and geographies to expand access to legal aid.
• Support the design of collaborative models, including legal fellowships and para-legal programmes.

Team Coordination & Capacity Building

• Work closely with legal executives, field teams, and para-legal workers across various centers.
• Facilitate training and mentoring to build the capacity of staff and partners.
• Coordinate between legal teams and other internal programme verticals.

Research, Learning & Advocacy

• Guide documentation and research regarding labour justice and legal systems.
• Use programme insights to inform policy engagement and external advocacy.
• Represent the organization in networks, forums, and policy discussions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience:6+ years of programme management experience in legal aid, labour rights, human rights, Advocacyor the development sector.
• Education: A background in law (LLB/LLM) is preferred, though strong experience in rights-based programme management will be considered.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing multi-location programmes and complex partnerships.
• Communication: Fluency in both English and Hindi (spoken and written) is required.
• Travel: Willingness to travel regularly across programme locations in Rajasthan State
• Regional Knowledge: Experience working in Rajasthan is considered an advantage.

Hiring Process

Step 1: First Round of Interview
Step 2: Second round of interview
Step 3: Final round of interview with leadership team