CHRI is looking for a Senior Programme Officer for its Access to Justice - Police Reforms Programme. The position will be based in New Delhi.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Research on laws, standards and issues related to policing, police accountability and human rights; particularly research and document credible information, cases, and compile standards on accountability, identify the bottlenecks in the system, engage with oversight bodies, and push for systemic change
• Collect, compile and maintain data on policing and police accountability issues
• Research, write and edit reports, documents and policy papers on policing
• Write articles and prepare advocacy material for circulation through print, electronic, and social media
• Prepare research and advocacy documents related to police accountability and citizens’ rights for different audiences
• Organise workshops and prepare relevant training material
• Develop and maintain effective networks with diverse stakeholders, including police, government, civil society, victim families, National Human Rights Commission and other oversights bodies as required, judicial officers, and media; and maintain a database of contacts
• Represent CHRI at relevant workshops and meetings, as required
• Manage and assist, as needed, with activities including team strategy planning and overseeing the work of project and/or research officers
• Lead the planning and execution of assigned projects
• Other programme-related tasks as necessary

Essential Qualifications

• Strong commitment to human rights
• Master’s degree in law or social sciences
• At least 5 years’ experience of working on issues relating to the criminal justice system
• High levels of competence in research and analysis
• High levels of competence in articulation (verbal and written) in English (essential) Hindi (desirable)
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of initiative and creativity 
• Good computer skills, including internet-based research

Duration and Remuneration.

The duration of the contract is from 1 March 2023 – 30 September 2024. Remuneration will be commensurate with knowledge and experience levels. 

Application Procedure

Please apply with: 

▪ 1 page cover letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the job 

▪ Recent résumé

▪ Two original writing samples indicative research, analysis and writing skills (no more than 4 pages) 

▪ Contact details of two references, who can vouch for your professional competence 

Applications should be sent only by email to Ms. Vinu S at vinu@humanrightsinitiative.org, with a cc to devyani@humanrightsinitiative.org by Friday, 3 February, 2023. . Please mention in the subject line: Senior Programme Officer, Police Reforms Programme.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Qualified candidates belonging to the marginalised and vulnerable sections of society are encouraged to apply.