About Project Assistant to Support the Gender and Policing in Karnataka Project by NLSIU Vacancy
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a full-time Project Assistant position to work on the ‘Gender and Policing in Karnataka’ project. The position is up to December 2025 and will be based in Bengaluru.
About Project Assistant to Support the Gender and Policing
The gender and policing project 2025 involves working with the Karnataka State Police to strengthen the role of women in the state police. The project builds on earlier research conducted by NLSIU that documented the challenges policewomen face in service and recommended measures to enable a supportive and equitable work environment. Drawing from the findings of the research, the 2025 project involves working with the state police to design and deliver training on gender diversity mandates and principles; to strengthen the policies and processes on prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace, in compliance with the 2013 POSH Act; and to continue to build documentation of prevailing attitudes among police personnel (male and female) on mainstreaming the role of women in policing and on challenges in police station management due to increasing presence of policewomen. Overall, the project will contribute to strengthening institutional efforts at enabling gender mainstreaming in policing in Karnataka and offer insights for other state police departments in India.
Role description: Assistant to Support the Gender and Policing
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare reading material for the training sessions with the police;
- Input into policy briefs, papers, and other research on measures about women police;
- Develop outreach and awareness material on police department policies and initiatives about women police.
- Coordinate the organization of the training programs with the state police and resource persons;
- Maintain monthly progress reports on the activities and budget;
- Manage internal administrative coordination for the project, including ensuring timely internal approvals for all activities, compliance with procurement policies, coordinating all travel bookings, raising invoices, and submission of accounts, and ensuring completion of reporting requirements;
- Ensure timely reporting to the funders as per the agreed schedule and formats;
- Assist in any other tasks as required.
Qualifications: Gender and Policing in Karnataka Project, NLSIU
Essential
- Graduate degree, preferably in social sciences, law, public policy, communications, or allied disciplines
Desirable
- Master’s degree, preferably in law, social sciences, or public policy
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Excel sheets and budget documents
- Demonstrable interest (academic and/or professional) in and knowledge of gender equality legal and policy frameworks, principles, and concepts
Desirable
- Work experience in project coordination roles
- Prior experience of engaging with stakeholders, maintaining detailed records, and preparing comprehensive reports
- Fluency in spoken Kannada
- Flexibility in travel within Karnataka at short notice
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong execution rigour and operational skills
- Strong presentation and time management skills
How to apply
Please use the Google form here, and include the following documents:
- An updated CV
- A statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
- Contact details and designation of two references
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 60,000 per month.
Contact
For any queries, please write to recruitment@nls.ac.in