State Fellowship Manager
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Responsibilities Programme Leadership Lead the implementation and growth of the Samvidhaan Fellowship across Karnataka, ensuring high-quality programme delivery and measurable impact. Translate programme priorities into clear workplans, milestones, and performance goals for Fellows. Foster a high-performing learning environment through regular coaching, feedback, and peer learning. Coordinate with mentors, advisors, and subject matter experts to strengthen Fellows’ professional development.
Litigation & Access to Justice Provide strategic oversight of the Fellowship’s litigation and legal aid portfolio, ensuring timely, high-quality case management. Guide Fellows on litigation strategy, client counselling, grievance redressal, and legal interventions. Build and strengthen relationships with advocates, legal service providers, courts, and partner organisations. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of litigation and legal aid opportunities, including identifying cases with the potential for systemic impact.
Monitor case progress, referrals, documentation, and outcomes while ensuring strong quality assurance and knowledge management. Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the state-level representative for the Fellowship, supporting in cultivating trusted relationships with legal practitioners, institutions, and civil society partners. Identify opportunities to strengthen the Fellowship’s ecosystem through collaborations, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Capture insights and best practices to inform programme improvements and contribute to Nyaaya’s broader access-to-justice mission. Qualification & Experience Undergraduate degree in law. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in litigation, legal aid, programme management, or a related field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kannada. Strong understanding of litigation processes, court procedures, and legal aid ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor professionals, and manage multiple priorities. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities. Excellent planning, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace