Program Manager- Legal Partnerships, Udaipur

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

Job summary

Ground Zero in Udaipur, Rajasthan, seeks a Program Manager for Legal Partnerships (Labour Rights) with 6+ years of experience to lead and scale wages-based rights initiatives. You will drive legal aid projects, manage cross-location partnerships, and coordinate teams across centres to deliver measurable worker outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a law background (LLB/LLM preferred), fluency in English and Hindi, and willingness to travel regularly within Rajasthan to expand access to legal support.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of programme management in legal aid or labour rights.
• Law background preferred (LLB/LLM).
• Fluent in English and Hindi.
• Willingness to travel across Rajasthan.

Responsibilities

• Programme Design & Management: plan, implement, monitor legal aid and education programmes across multiple locations.
• Partnerships & Expansion: build relationships with workers' collectives, lawyers, law schools and civil society partners.
• Team Coordination & Capacity Building: train and mentor staff and partners, coordinate across centres.
• Research, Learning & Advocacy: document learnings and inform policy engagement and external forums.

Skills

Programme management

Legal aid

Labour rights

Advocacy

Development sector

Education

LLB/LLM preferred

Tools

Partnerships management

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

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is reposted on Sept. 17, 2026 on Ground Zero