About the Organisation
Zenith is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards the social and legal empowerment of the Sahariya community, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG), in Madhya Pradesh.
Zenith supports the Sahariyas in reclaiming their agency and assists them in their journey of attaining complete empowerment and self-reliance by mitigating socio-legal barriers through initiatives including evidence-based research, litigation, and strategic advocacy.
About the Position
Zenith Society for Socio Legal Empowerment (hereinafter ‘Zenith’) is looking to hire for two leadership positions:
- Lead, Land Rights
- Lead, Mool Suvidha & Financial Inclusion
Location
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh with travel to Sheopur and Shivpuri, also in Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility
- Demonstrated commitment to working with disadvantaged groups or communities.
- An undergraduate degree in law, social sciences or allied disciplines is necessary.
- 4-5 years of experience in conducting research, policy analysis, and/ or advocacy in the rights-based or development sector.
- Strong understanding of how public delivery systems function, particularly in relation to welfare schemes and tribal development policies, is a must.
- Prior experience in a supervisory role is necessary.
- Prior experience in liaisoning with partner organisations as well as with donor organisations is preferred.
- Prior work experience with and/ or knowledge of challenges faced by PVTGs in accessing basic services and financial systems or comparable experience is preferred.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential. Must be proficient in both English and Hindi.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement programmes, projects, and work plans
- Lead a team comprising diverse individuals in identifying and resolving structural issues while simultaneously responding to urgent community needs
- Supervise operations and research
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.
Compensation
Between INR 40,000- 45,000 commensurate with competencies and experience.
Deadline
Deadline: 30th April 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
Contact
If you have any queries or face any issues in accessing the JDs or the application form, please write to us at opportunities@zenithsociety.in.
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