Location: Chennai Education: Post Graduate (MSW and Master of Sociology are preferable) Experience: 8 years in the NGO sector Apply before: 20 June 2025. Interviews: The last week of June 2025. Join: After notice period with current employer. About Us HRF strives to foster an inclusive and diverse team and workspace, with a focus on historically underserved and under-represented communities. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, colour, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political belief, veteran status, disability, or special needs in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in programmes or activities. Most of the team, at all levels, are from the communities we work with. Our mandate, the work we do, and the locations we work in, require the team to have diverse skills, empathy with the poor, a human rights perspective, and the ability to work in stressful conditions. HRF commits to nurturing its staff and will provide opportunities to acquire new skills. Most of our work is hybrid (both onsite and online), including team meetings, training sessions, and national and international programmes. All positions require up to 50% intra-state travel. Senior positions will include up to 25% national and international travel. About you Those from historically under-represented communities, especially single women, are encouraged to apply. HRF and its programmes are safe spaces. We practice zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination, abuse, or violence. Key Responsibilities The coordinator is responsible for the following with regard to their thematic/domain specialisation: Implementing programmes. Production and distribution of newsletters and other Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials. Drafting briefing notes, approach papers (both drafted by civil society or government), amendments, policy to gain/institutionalise new rights or address human rights violations. Engagement and dialogue with government, decision makers, opinion leaders, administration, statutory commissions, etc., on thematics areas with a human rights approach. Documentation, collecting data and assisting in micro research. Engaging in fact finding (citizen’s investigation) regarding human rights violations. Represent HRF. Required skills and competencies Ability to undertake field travel (Up to 50% intra state, up to 25% national and international). Fluent English and Tamil (spoken, reading, and writing). Knowledge and understanding on issues related to our priority thematic areas. Experience in implementing and monitoring community development programmes. Organise training and orientation programmes. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of MS-Office and data management. Function as a team player. Ability to meet the reporting deadlines. Reports to: Senior Coordinator (Programmes) The annual CTC ranges from ₹180,000 (associates) to ₹600,000 (directors). Please note the following when sending in your application: 1. Application: Email your application with a covering letter to contact@hrf.net.in Mention the position you are applying for in the subject line. Include your latest CV, two references, expected salary, and how soon you can join. Mention if there are any special dietary restrictions, allergies, or accessibility requirements especially during travel. 2. We reply to emails within a week. If you don’t hear from us, it means that you have not provided the information requested. [Reading, comprehension, and writing are essential skills for all positions]. 3. Selection: The selection process includes an interview and a written test (or writing sample) of the level expected in the position applied for (unless it is a field position). A relieving order from the previous employer is required. 4. Probation: All appointments are subject to a probation period of up to six months. The probation period is a sort of ‘look in’ period on both sides, to best fit the person and responsibilities. It could mean anything from flexitime to thematic specialisation, or full time, part time, or short term, fixed term, or long term contractual appointment, or even reappraising career goals. During the probation period, either side can opt out with written intimation without a notice period. Show more Show less