Deadline
Open Deadline
Location
62/1, Palace Rd, Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560052, IN
Salary
The salary will be discussed with the candidate itself.
Details of the Organization
DAKSH is a Bengaluru-based non-profit working on law and justice reforms since 2015. DAKSH works at the intersection of data science, public policy and operations research. Their primary focus is the study of the problem of pendency of cases in the Indian legal system, to suggest sustainable solutions based on quantitative research and empirical legal methods. They are actively involved in creating sustainable solutions to improve judicial efficiency, process, administration and management.
Details of the Job/Internship
DAKSH is hiring for the position of Senior Research Associate. This will be a three-year engagement.
Role and Responsibilities
- Research and writing on access to justice, the working of the justice system, technology, data and the impact of procedural and substantive law on the administration of courts.
- Collating, cleaning and analysis of data.
- Project management including managing external stakeholders and proactively tracking tasks and project deliverables.
- Developing high-quality knowledge products (reports, white papers, working papers) with research findings and disseminating such products to donors, partners and general public.
- Developing and implementing advocacy strategies.
- Cultivating relationships and building of networks with researchers, practitioners, policymakers and technology experts.
- Engaging in public discourse by publishing articles, blog posts, and op-eds.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate law degree, any other post-graduate degree desirable.
- At least five years of demonstrable work experience.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Willingness to travel.
- Ability to work with strict deadlines.
- Deep passion to make an impact in the field of judicial reforms.
- Knowledge of Hindi or Kannada with verbal fluency – writing skills would be an advantage.
- Prior working experience in legal practice or a research organisation would be an advantage.
Salary/Stipend
The salary will be discussed with the candidate itself.
Type of Opportunity
Fulltime
Country
India
State
Karnataka
City
Bengaluru
Address
62/1, Palace Rd, Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560052, IN
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