Call for Applications: Project Assistant for Witness Protection Scheme in Karnataka – NLSIU Bangalore (Apply by June 9)

the criminal justice system, but their testimonies are often compromised due to threats or coercion. The Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (Section 398) mandates states to create their own witness-protection regulations. This project aims to:

• Conduct four stakeholder consultations, including three district visits (Belagavi, Udupi, Mysuru) and one at NLSIU, Bengaluru, involving police, judiciary, KSLSA, NALSA, NGOs, and think tanks

• Develop a comprehensive Stakeholder Analysis & Outcome Document with key insights, role mapping, and actionable policy recommendations

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and manage logistics for all consultations and field visits

• Draft briefing documents, interview guides, and reading materials

• Liaise with key stakeholders and maintain contact databases

• Collect, compile, and analyze consultation data; contribute to the final report

• Maintain timely progress and financial documentation per NLSIU and HSF standards

• Process internal documentation including approvals, invoicing, and reimbursements

• Provide support for additional research or administrative duties as needed

Required Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, public policy, social sciences, criminology, or related fields

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines such as criminal justice, law, or public policy

Required Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated academic or professional engagement with criminal justice or access-to-justice themes

• Working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with basic budgeting

Preferred:

• Experience in fieldwork or project coordination

• Exposure to working with justice-sector actors and report-writing

• Proficiency in spoken Kannada

• Willingness to travel across Karnataka at short notice

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Effective time management and coordination abilities

• Detail-oriented in budgeting and documentation

• Capable of working independently

How to Apply

Submit your application through the Google Form. Include the following:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words)

• Contact details and designations of two referees

Salary

Remuneration will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 per month.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by June 9, 2025 (5 PM IST).

Contact Information

For further questions, please email: recruitment@nls.ac.in

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