Society for Labour and Development (SLD) – Fellowship Programme

Applications cloese  by 15th July, 2023.

Society for Labour and Development (SLD) is a labour rights and support organization based out of the National Capital Region. Established in 2006, SLD has a pan India footprint and primarily addresses the rights and aspirations of workers with an emphasis on women workers. We extend unconditional support to especially those engaged in the numerous global supply chains. The thematic areas of Labour Education, Gender-Based Violence, Inter-state Migrant Workers’ Rights, Global Production Network in the Garment, Leather and Seafood Processing Industries and Domestic Workers Rights are where SLD lays complete focus on with an aim to better the lives of millions. For more, visit: www.sld-india.org

Our Vision

SLD strives for a society where workers are aware, self-reliant, fearless, and live in dignity

1. 3 Senior Fellows (Delhi/NCR Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Ludhiana, Punjab)

Who are we looking for?

A smart go getter, who not only has the experience, but more importantly the interest and enthusiasm to work in the labour and development space with a strong gender and migrant rights focus. But most importantly, the candidate should be a people’s person with good communications skills (written and verbal) in English and Hindi and have the ability to work cross functionally. We hope to bring together a cohort of candidates who will bring fresh perspectives and real-time solutions to the challenges faced by marginalized groups in the country

Scope of work

The fellowship programme at SLD aims to target aspiring young minds, who are passionate about improving the lives of the working population and migrant workers. By bringing in young, smart, and creative professionals to shift the ecosystem in favour of migrant worker rights, this programme will give young people the opportunity to effect positive change at the grassroots level. The three-year fellowship programme’s primary objective is to improve the lives of migrant workers through a rights-based approach.

What to expect?

Workplace rights and dignity are essential human rights. But every day, millions of workers around the world experience abusive working conditions, pitiful wages, and humiliation and mistreatment at work. What rights do workers worldwide have? How are they different in India? What unique and disproportionate effects do women workers experience at work? How significant is the relationship between rights and the right to associate freely? And how do they relate to combating poverty, advancing equality, and encouraging civic engagement? In this programme, candidates will investigate these issues from a multi-level, interdisciplinary perspective. Candidates will gain knowledge and practical skills for advancing migrant workers’ rights through a thoughtful combination of in-person lectures, video lectures, readings, online resources, and interviews with researchers and labour scholars from across India.

Who can apply?

1. Individuals with graduate or Post Graduate degree in Social Science; Development Studies; Law; Social Work; Human Rights; Labor Studies; Gender studies; Business Economics or any equivalent degree in related field.
2. Fluency in English and Hindi; sound understanding of regional language will be an asset.
3. Basic understanding of field level research with minimum of one year of field experience or experience of working with communities at the grassroots are encouraged to apply.
4. Anyone who has an idea that would amplify voices and issues of migrant workers in India; or promote gender justice and democratic and constitutional rights, eliminate discrimination and violence based on hierarchies, are invited to apply.
5. Deep conceptual understanding of cross-cutting issues of the migrant labor communities is an added advantage.
6. Individuals hailing from smaller towns, semi-urban areas, rural outskirts, villages, remote areas, or difficult (socio-economic) areas. Additionally, residents of larger cities who lack access to financial and other resources.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and google platforms are desirable.
8. Knowledge of Analytical software’s like SPSS and SAP will be an added advantage.
9. Ability to travel as and when required in the field.
10. Individuals who have never received a fellowship will be preferred.
11. Applicant’s age should be 21 and above

What does the fellowship offer?

1. Monthly consolidated stipends (INR 30,000 for Senior Fellows; INR 15000 for Junior Fellows) will be given to selected candidates, enabling them to concentrate their efforts on developing creative solutions while putting their knowledge and abilities to use.
2. Fellows will also be assigned mentors who will guide and support them with their endeavors and concept ideas.
3. Training and perspective building sessions and workshops from time to time.
4. Access to a robust network of civil societies, NGOs, voluntary groups, workers’ collectives, government bodies.
5. Profiles will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis. Women/gender minorities/persons living with HIV AIDS and disability are encouraged to apply.

Send in your resume and cover letter at sld.recruitments@gmail.com . Please specify the position you are applying for: “Application for the position of Senior Fellow OR Junior Fellow and send in your applications latest by 15th July, 2023.

Your application should include a little bit about yourself, sharing what you would like to work on as part of the fellowship programme and how would you like your idea to be implemented towards addressing issues and challenges faced by migrant workers in India)

Any person interested to know more about the Fellowship may contact the Fellowship Lead on +91-9116156315 between 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM from Wednesday – Friday. You may also send us an email, SMS or WhatsApp message and the SLD team will get back soon.

2. 9 Junior Fellows (Delhi/NCR Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Ludhiana, Punjab)

Who can apply?

1. Individuals with graduate or Post Graduate degree in Social Science; Development Studies; Law; Social Work; Human Rights; Labor Studies; Gender studies; Business Economics or any equivalent degree in related field.
2. Fluency in English and Hindi; sound understanding of regional language will be an asset.
3. Basic understanding of field level research with minimum of one year of field experience or experience of working with communities at the grassroots are encouraged to apply.
4. Anyone who has an idea that would amplify voices and issues of migrant workers in India; or promote gender justice and democratic and constitutional rights, eliminate discrimination and violence based on hierarchies, are invited to apply.
5. Deep conceptual understanding of cross-cutting issues of the migrant labor communities is an added advantage.
6. Individuals hailing from smaller towns, semi-urban areas, rural outskirts, villages, remote areas, or difficult (socio-economic) areas. Additionally, residents of larger cities who lack access to financial and other resources.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and google platforms are desirable.
8. Knowledge of Analytical software’s like SPSS and SAP will be an added advantage.
9. Ability to travel as and when required in the field.
10. Individuals who have never received a fellowship will be preferred.
11. Applicant’s age should be 21 and above

What does the fellowship offer?

1. Monthly consolidated stipends (INR 30,000 for Senior Fellows; INR 15000 for Junior Fellows) will be given to selected candidates, enabling them to concentrate their efforts on developing creative solutions while putting their knowledge and abilities to use.
2. Fellows will also be assigned mentors who will guide and support them with their endeavors and concept ideas.
3. Training and perspective building sessions and workshops from time to time.
4. Access to a robust network of civil societies, NGOs, voluntary groups, workers’ collectives, government bodies.
5. Profiles will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis. Women/gender minorities/persons living with HIV AIDS and disability are encouraged to apply.

Send in your resume and cover letter at sld.recruitments@gmail.com . Please specify the position you are applying for: “Application for the position of Senior Fellow OR Junior Fellow and send in your applications latest by 15th July, 2023.

Your application should include a little bit about yourself, sharing what you would like to work on as part of the fellowship programme and how would you like your idea to be implemented towards addressing issues and challenges faced by migrant workers in India)

Any person interested to know more about the Fellowship may contact the Fellowship Lead on +91-9116156315 between 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM from Wednesday – Friday. You may also send us an email, SMS or WhatsApp message and the SLD team will get back soon.

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