Fwd: Innocence Network India, Job Opening

[Yashwant Zagade]

​Dear All,

Innocence Network India is looking for a Program Personnel. Please suggest/ recommend a suitable candidate and circulate this in your circle​. 

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Innocence network, India

​ (INI) ​

, is a collective of individuals and organizations working for the rights of those who have been wrongfully prosecuted or convicted, especially under charges of terrorism.  The Network is being facilitated by exonerees, senior members of the legal fraternity, policy practitioners, as well as civil liberties’ groups. The IN seeks reform at the criminal justice level to prevent the practice of unjust incarceration, aims to esta

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blish support mechanisms for exonerees to help rebuild their lives post release, and moot campaigns for justice in cases of wrongful prosecution.

In its 2nd year the IN is pushing for legal reform compensation and rehabilitation for those who have been wrongfully prosecuted, working closely with 8 innocents in rebuilding their lives-economically, socially, and educationally, and campaigning for justice in the 7/11 train blast case. It is now moving towards making a working structure and process within the network, starting a psycho-social support project, expanding the rehabilitation outreach across India, and intensifying its research, intervention, and advocacy work.

We are looking for a program personnel who would help us anchor IN activities. The Program Personnel will be working with and reporting to the IN core team. The position is Delhi based, but would require frequent travelling to meet with exonerees and their families and set up IN work across India. The position will entail intense documentation, monitoring, and execution of rehabilitation programs. Contribution toward IN's advocacy and fund raising activities will also be required. Legal

​ and Rights based​

knowledge will be an advantage but not essential. The candidate must have the ability to work and coordinate activities independently as well willing to work in a team. Ideal candidates would have a

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work experience of two years or more.

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Expected Salary can be between 25K to 35K​ per month depending on qualification and experience. 

Innocence Network, India believes in affirmative action and encourages people from marginalized backgrounds to apply for this post. Fluency of

​ oral and written​

communication in English and Hindi is a key requirement. 

Please find attached the IN draft bill with a brief on the Network. Those who are interested in applying,

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please write to

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 innocence...@zoho.com latest by 30th September, 2017.

Regards,

Manisha Sethi​