CEO, India Labourline
Location: Bangalore
India Labourline
Position: CEO, India Labourline
Location: Bangalore
email: ceo_indialabourline@aajeevika.org
India Labourline is a national program headquartered in Bangalore, incubated by Aajeevika Bureau. It is a pioneering, phone-based public service providing information, counselling, crisis support, and emergency response to informal workers across India. Serving workers in construction, factories, retail, logistics, agriculture, vending and allied sectors, the ILL is supported by a strong, nationwide response network of trade unions and civil society organisations. ILL aims to become a nation-wide resource for workers’ protection, access to justice and livelihood security.
Aajeevika Bureau invites applications from committed and accomplished professionals as CEO, India Labourline (ILL). For more information, please visit: https://indialabourline.org/ ; http://aajeevika.org/
CEO, India Labour Line
The CEO India Labourline is a leadership position responsible for providing strategic direction and operational stewardship to scale India Labourline. The role demands organisational leadership, skills in systems strengthening, partnerships and external engagement. The role also involves building, mentoring, and managing ILL teams across the country, with a strong focus on capacity building, performance and well-being.
A critical responsibility for the CEO will be to strengthen India Labourline’s response ecosystem through new partnerships with labour organisations, civil society actors, legal aid providers, and allied institutions to enable timely and effective support for workers in distress. The CEO will also provide oversight of technology platforms and case management systems, ensuring reliability, data integrity, and continuous improvement. S/he will lead monitoring, quality assurance, and learning processes, using data and case insights to improve service delivery and inform strategic decisions.
Externally, the CEO is expected to represent India Labourline with government departments, donors, media, and sector stakeholders to build visibility and policy linkages. Finally the role will include managing donor relationships, reporting, and compliance, while contributing to resource mobilisation and long-term sustainability planning.
The CEO, India Labour Line becomes part of Aajeevika Bureau’s senior management team, participating in key strategic decision making and discussions that have a bearing on organisational outcomes.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A Postgraduate / PhD qualification in development studies, law, labour policy, management, or a related field.
- 12–14 years of relevant professional experience, including leadership roles within rights-based, mission-driven organisations especially in the space of supporting labour and access to justice initiatives at scale.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex operations.
- Strong communication skills, including experience with donor engagement, media management, research and policy.
- Comfort with technology and digital systems, essential for overseeing a nationwide helpline.
- Willingness to travel extensively to engage with state teams and partners.
The position is based in Bangalore. Familiarity with Bangalore’s professional ecosystem and its existing networks will be an advantage.
Compensation & Work Environment
India Labourline is a new initiative of Aajeevika Bureau and it offers a competitive compensation package aligned with leading nonprofit organisations in Bangalore. AB provides a supportive and innovation friendly work environment – it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across its organisational environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following to by March 8th, 2026:
- An updated CV with at least two professional references
- A covering letter outlining suitability for the role
Please post your resume / letter to email: ceo_indialabourline@aajeevika.org
Regional Coordinator (North)
Location: Delhi
Aajeevika Bureau
Regional Coordinator (North)
India Labour Line (ILL)
Location: Delhi
Last Date of Application: April 25, 2026
Aajeevika Bureau is seeking an experienced and committed colleague to join its India Labourline (ILL) team. The India Labourline is a phone based service to provide information, counselling, distress support and emergency response to informal workers throughout India. It is a powerful tool available to all categories of waged and self-employed workers in the large sectors of construction, factories, urban services, farm work, street vending etc. ILL helps thousands of workers resolve their wage disputes and ensures that they do not lose their rightful earnings to fraud and theft.
The India Labourline is managed by Aajeevika Bureau and supported by a large response network of trade unions and civil society organisations working on labour issues across the country.
For more information on Aajeevika Bureau and India Labour Line please visit
https://www.aajeevika.org/ and https://www.indialabourline.org
The Regional Coordinator (North) will be part of the India Labour Line’s leadership team to oversee and mentor the operations of the India Labourline in North India. They will provide the conceptual and operational leadership to the India Labourline as it becomes a national movement across multiple states and cities.
The specific roles associated with the post of Regional Coordinator are as follows:
- Management and administration of the India Labour Line operations including implementation of its expansion plans.
- Supporting the central operations of the India Labour L Quality control and monitoring of data and information coming to the helpline.
- Managing and Tracking the MIS data and ensuring quick resolution of cases registered. Tracking and oversight of critical cases for speedy resolution.
- Support the field teams to ensure that the Standard Operating Procedure for case resolution is being followed.
- Guiding and mentoring ILL’s field teams held by various CSOs across regions
- Networking and liaison with labour organisers, CSOs and lawyers in order to assure swift responses to distressed workers calling in from various part of the country.
- Relationship management with CSO partners holding the field teams. Networking with labour rights organisations in the region for greater visibility of ILL.
- Represent ILL in relevant forums and bring its experience to various platforms of policy significance.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a senior colleague to fill a leadership role to manage and upscale the India Labour Line agenda. An ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Post Graduate degree with training in law, labour studies, social work, development, management or related field. People with Graduate degree but significant experience & knowledge in the area of labour & migration will be considered.
- 5 to 10 years of work experience in the development sector, with preferably at least 2 to 3 years experience on the issue of labour, migration or legal aid.
- The applicants must be interested and passionate about workers’ rights, legal protection and social justice.
- Individuals with experience of managing and guiding large and multi-location field teams are likely to fare well in this role.
- The role requires a strong people orientation, administrative experience and a proven ability to nurture teams.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to write good quality reports is essential. The role will require fulfilling donor reporting requirements.
- A good grasp and comfort with data and technology is essential for this role.
Location & Travel: The position is based in Delhi but considerable travel to network and liaise with state teams will be needed. Professional connections and past / current experience of work in these geographies would be a big plus.
Salary: 9 to 10.5 lakhs p.a. depending on experience & qualifications. Somewhat higher salary may be considered for exceptionally experienced candidates.
We aim to be a gender just, equal opportunity employer with respect to building diversity in our teams. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and to mention this in the Cover Letter.
Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs with a covering letter to the following email id: jobs@indialabourline.org by April 25, 2026. Please note that resumes sent without a covering letter will not be considered.
Please also make sure that you write the position – Regional Coordinator (North) ILL – in the subject line of the email.
Programme Manager – Legal Programmes & Partnerships
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan
Aajeevika Bureau
Position: Programme Manager – Legal Programmes & Partnerships
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan
Last date to apply: 25 April 2026
About Aajeevika Bureau
Aajeevika Bureau is a labour rights and services organisation working with informal and migrant workers and their families across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Our work spans wages, migration, social security, occupational safety, and access to justice.
Through its LEAD Cell (Legal Education and Aid for Development), Aajeevika Bureau provides legal assistance to workers facing wage theft, workplace injuries, bonded labour, unfair contracts, and unsafe working conditions. LEAD also runs LabourLine, a national helpline that responds to and resolves thousands of labour-related cases every year.
About the Role
We are seeking a Programme Manager – Legal Programmes & Partnerships to lead and strengthen Aajeevika’s legal aid and labour justice programmes across western India.
This role is suited for someone who is passionate about designing, managing, and scaling programmes, working closely with field teams and partners, and translating legal support into measurable outcomes for workers. The role primarily focuses on programme leadership, coordination, legal knowledge and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Design & Management
- Plan, implement, and monitor legal aid and legal education programmes under the LEAD Cell.
- Ensure timely delivery of programme goals, budgets, and outputs across multiple locations.
- Strengthen systems for tracking cases, outcomes, learning, and impact.
Partnerships & Expansion
- Build and manage partnerships with workers’ collectives, lawyers, legal services authorities, law schools, employers, and civil society organisations.
- Identify new geographies and sectors for expanding access to legal aid.
- Support the design of collaborative models such as legal fellowships, para-legal programmes, and institutional tie-ups.
Team Coordination & Capacity Building
- Work closely with legal executives, field teams, and para-legal workers across centres.
- Support capacity building of staff and partners through training and mentoring.
- Facilitate coordination between legal teams and other programme verticals within Aajeevika Bureau.
Research, Learning & Advocacy
- Guide documentation, research, and publications on labour justice and legal systems.
- Use programme learnings to inform advocacy, policy engagement, and external communication.
- Represent Aajeevika Bureau in networks, forums, and policy discussions related to labour justice.
Who Should Apply
- Professionals with 7–9 years of experience in programme management within legal aid, labour rights, human rights, or development sectors.
- A background in law (LLB/LLM) is preferred, but candidates with strong programme management experience in legal or rights-based work will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multi-location programmes and partnerships.
- Strong organisational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English and Hindi (spoken and written).
- Willingness to travel regularly across programme locations.
- Experience working in Rajasthan and/or Gujarat is an advantage.
Remuneration
Compensation will be aligned with Aajeevika Bureau’s internal parity and the non-profit sector. We expect to offer a CTC of Rs. 7.2–8.4 lakh per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.Applicants are encouraged to mention their current and expected salary in their application.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send: A resume and a covering letter outlining their programme management experience and interest in labour justice
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Email applications to jobs@aajeevika.org
Subject line: Application for Programme Manager – Legal Programmes & Partnerships, Udaipur
If you’re interested in working with us, please write to jobs@aajeevika.org
