Role: Director (Labour Rights), Bangalore
Experience: ***** Years
Salary: ***** 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 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:
***** 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, ****, on
Ground Zero
For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: **************

📌 Director, Bangalore (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Bengaluru