Call for Applications | Project Manager | Writing Urban India Collective Project

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Project Manager under the HUPA Chair for Urban Poor and the Law for the specific purpose of managing the Writing Urban India Collective Project for the year 2024-25. This is a full-time contractual assignment (12 months) starting September 2024, based at the Centre.

The Collective

Writing Urban India is a collective of academic researchers and practitioners, anchored by HUPA Chair for Urban Poor and the Law at National Law School of India University working to develop a set of resources, models and knowledge artifacts that can eventually lead to the creation of a more ambitious network of scholars and practitioners. This future network is envisaged to build on the specificity of Indian urban experience to create credible opportunities for early career scholars and practitioners. Towards this end, building on existing collaborations and networks, the collective is setting up a fellowship for PhD scholars and practitioners interested in publishing on a pilot basis as well as curating a selection of thematic research outputs on Indian urban studies.

Writing Urban India is a collective effort funded by the Urban Studies Foundation, UK geared towards mentoring senior PhD candidates and recent PhDs towards writing their first journal article. This project involves two five day long in-person residential workshops housed at NLS Bangalore and smaller online workshops, sessions and other events in between.

Role & Responsibilities

Writing Urban India is seeking a Project Manager who will assist the collective in managing the fellowship program for PhD scholars and practitioners.

Specific tasks of this position will include:

• Preparing and managing a process, timeline and workflow for the fellowship in conjunction with the Steering Committee
• Setting up and managing a system of communication including digital mechanisms for sharing resources and outputs, having discussions in small and large groups
• Being the interface between the fellows and their mentors
• Anchoring logistics for two physical in-person workshops at Bangalore
• Reporting periodically to the Steering Committee
• The Project Manager will work under the supervision of Dr. Sushmita Pati and Dr. Anwesha Ghosh.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Master’s degree in the social sciences (e.g. sociology,economics,geography, anthropology) or equivalent with a keen interest in urban studies.
• At least 2 years of work experience, especially in managing research or implementation projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and be comfortable working with digital interfaces.

Desirable:
While the work can be remote, the University will prefer someone working out of Bangalore.

How to apply?

Please fill this application form and include the following documents:
An updated CV
A short statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 5:00 PM 11th September (Tuesday) 2024.