POSITION: COORDINATOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

POSITION: COORDINATOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

THE ORGANIZATION

Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) is a collective of lawyers and social activists dedicated to the use of the legal system to advance human rights, struggle against violations and ensure access to justice for all. The organization provides pro bono legal services to those with little or no access to the justice system. It participates in the struggle for rights through its various activities including public interest litigation, advocacy, legal awareness programmes and investigations into violations, publishing 'know your rights' materials, and participating in campaigns.

LOCATION: New Delhi

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Academic. Post-graduate diploma / degree level studies in either (a) human resource management or (b) personnel management or (c) management, with specialization in HR / Personnel, or (d) Social Work, with specialization in HR / Personnel. 2. Experience. At least three years of experience in any field of application within HR, but with exposure to the whole of HRM. 3. Orientation. A social development perspective is required, with an understanding of the needs of HRM in the non-profit / development sector.

DESIRABLE

1. Work experience in a non-profit / development setting 2. Relevant project experience during post-graduate studies 3. Training, additional qualifications pertinent to the development context 4. Exposure / experience in Organization Development (OD) 5. Understanding of Human Rights perspective

ROLE

HRLN has two large offices in New Delhi and Mumbai with about 60 and 30 staff respectively. In addition there are nearly 20 small offices working as Chapters in many parts of the country, with staff ranging from 2 to 12. There are two main types of staff - lawyers and social activists. They are required to work in close collaboration for the effectiveness of the Network. The total number on the staff is over 200. There are some part time / contractual staff as well. Most management services are located in New Delhi. The HR function is a new one, and will be developed afresh. In addition to the important task of setting basic HRM procedural systems in place, the person will be required to accompany an Organization Development process being initiated for the future directions of HRLN. The organization offers a stimulating environment to be part of a significant social movement. It is also an opportunity to set up a new HRM function, and grow with the organization. Those interested in being considered for the position are invited to write directly (by e-mail only) to the Executive Director at the contact address given below, enclosing a full CV. An acknowledgement will be sent immediately. The covering letter must mention (1) the current total salary (and benefits) received, (2) the total salary expected, (3) the lead time needed for an interview, and (4) the possible joining date, if selected. All enquiries will be handled with strict confidence. An acknowledgement will be sent immediately. Further communications will be sent only to those being invited for an interview. All queries must be sent to the e-mail contact given. Telephone calls cannot be taken in connection with this search process. Mail contact: deepikadsouza@ hotmail.com/ deepika.dsouza@ hrln.org Human Rights Law Networke-mail: <documentation@ ichrl.org>