Zenith Society for Socio Legal Empowerment (hereinafter ‘Zenith’) is looking to hire for two leadership positions:

1. Lead, Land Rights
2. Lead, Mool Suvidha & Financial Inclusion

We are a not-for-profit organisation working towards the social and legal empowerment of the Sahariya community, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG), in Madhya Pradesh. We support the Sahariyas in reclaiming their agency and assist them in their journey of attaining complete empowerment through initiatives including evidence-based research, litigation, and strategic advocacy.

About the positions:

Location: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh with travel to Sheopur and Shivpuri, also in Madhya Pradesh

Eligibility: At least 4-5 years of work experience in a relevant sector and additional competencies

Compensation: Between INR 40,000- 45,000 commensurate with competencies and experience

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

LEAD, LAND RIGHTS: The Lead of Land Rights will lead our efforts to strengthen the Sahariya communities’ access to secure land tenure and justice within land governance systems. The role combines direct legal engagement with broader institutional learning, ensuring that urgent land cases are addressed while also developing a deeper understanding of systemic failures in land governance.

LEAD, MOOL SUVIDHA & FINANCIAL INCLUSION: The Lead of Mool Suvidha & Financial Inclusion will lead Zenith’s efforts on strengthening the Sahariya communities’ access to basic services and fair financial systems. The role focuses on  addressing the gaps that prevent communities from accessing essential amenities such as water, food, and healthcare, as well as financial safeguards such as banking services and insurance.

For further details about these positions, please visit the link below to access the JDs and the application forms. Please note that only applications sent via the forms will be considered.

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