Director/Executive Director @ Project 39A at NLU Delhi

(i) Executive Director 01 (One) A postgraduate or doctoral degree in Law.

At least SEVEN years of consistent, high-quality research experience in areas such as access to justice, legal aid, criminal justice administration, or allied fields.

A strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals.

Proven ability to lead research teams, manage institutional responsibilities, and monitor outcomes.

Demonstrated experience in drafting successful grant applications and securing competitive research funding.

Provide academic leadership and strategic direction for the Centre’s research, outreach, and policy engagement.

Oversee the day-to-day operations, including administration, budgeting, staffing, and project management.

Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary research team and ensure high-quality research output.

Represent the Centre in national and international forums and build networks with academia, civil society, and government institutions.

Lead efforts to secure grants and funding from prominent national and international funding agencies.

(ii) Director 01 (One) A postgraduate / doctoral degree in Law. – At least FIVE years of consistent, high-quality research experience in areas such as access to justice, legal aid, criminal justice administration, or allied fields.

A strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals.

Proven ability to lead research teams, manage institutional responsibilities, and monitor outcomes.

Demonstrated experience in drafting successful grant applications and securing competitive research funding.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director.

Assisting Executive Director in strategic planning, policy formulation, and day-to-day functioning of P39A.

Provide academic leadership and strategic direction for the Centre’s research, outreach, and policy engagement.

Oversee the day-to-day operations, including administration, budgeting, staffing, and project management.

Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary research team and ensure high-quality research output.

Represent the Centre in national and international forums and build networks with academia, civil society, and government institutions.

Lead efforts to secure grants and funding from prominent national and international funding agencies.