Director (Labour Rights), Bangalore

Role: Director (Labour Rights), Bangalore
Experience: 12-14 Years
Salary: 18-21 LPA
Note: An impact-driven organisation fighting for the rights of India's unorganized workforce is hiring a Director — someone who believes in justice, dignity, and systemic change.

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Role Overview:

As a key member of the leadership team, the Director will provide strategic direction and operational stewardship to scale this national service for informal workers. The role blends high-level organisational leadership with systems strengthening, partnership development, and external engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Operations: Lead the overall strategy, growth, and day-to-day operations of the helpline.

• Program Planning: Guide national expansion and ensure robust counselling protocols, workflows, and performance systems.

• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary teams with a focus on capacity building, staff well-being, and professional development.

• Partnership Building: Strengthen the response ecosystem by coordinating with labour organisations, civil society actors, and legal aid providers to support workers in distress.

• Technology & Data: Oversee technology platforms and case management systems, ensuring data integrity and using insights to drive strategic decisions.

• External Representation: Represent the initiative to government departments, donors, and media to build visibility and policy linkages.

• Financial Stewardship: Manage donor relationships, reporting, compliance, and contribute to long-term resource mobilisation.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• Education: Postgraduate qualification in Development Studies, Management, Law, Labour Policy, Counselling, or a related field.

• Experience: 12–14 years of relevant professional experience, including leadership roles in rights-based or mission-driven organisations.

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and lead multidisciplinary teams.

• Communication: Strong engagement skills, particularly with donors and external stakeholders.

• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with technology and digital systems essential for managing a nationwide helpline.

• Travel: Willingness to travel extensively to engage with state teams and partners.

• Location: Based in Bangalore; familiarity with the local professional ecosystem is an advantage.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on April 2, 2026, on Ground Zero

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