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. _____________________________________________________ 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 career 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. - Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on April 2, 2026, on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-(phone hidden)

📌 Director (Labour Rights), Bangalore (Karnataka)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Karnataka