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Last Date: 25th April, 2026
Mining, Business and Sustainability (ESG) – Development of a Course and Associated Teaching materials (Project: Co-development of a Joint Qualification and Book on Mining, Business and Sustainability)
1. Designation: Project Facilitator
2. About the Project
This project, funded by the British Council under the Going Global Partnerships (GGP) Industry-Academia Top-up Grants (2025–2026), brings together SOAS University of London and National Law University Delhi (NLUD), alongside academic and industry partners, to co-develop a joint academic qualification and a book on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
The project builds on prior collaboration on mining, business and sustainability and aims to create a high-quality, transnational educational offering for graduate students and sustainability professionals. It focuses on developing a joint advanced course covering ESG regulation, sectoral practices, international frameworks, and comparative perspectives across jurisdictions such as India, the UK, and beyond.
In parallel, the project will produce a book-length publication on legal and policy frameworks related to ESG, designed as both a teaching resource and a wider academic contribution.
Key activities include curriculum design, expert consultations, pilot delivery of the course, and integration into a future joint postgraduate programme. The project contributes to global sustainability goals by strengthening capacity in ESG education, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and promoting responsible business practices in areas such as climate action, labour, and environmental justice.
3. Role
The Project Facilitator will play a central coordination role in supporting the development of the ESG course and accompanying publication. The facilitator will work closely with academic leads and partner institutions to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, particularly the compilation and editing of course modules and book content.
The role involves managing communications across partners, contributing to content development, and ensuring coherence between course materials and publication outputs. The facilitator will also support administrative and logistical aspects of the project, including consultations and collaborative activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
4. Responsibilities
- Coordinate development of ESG course modules and support compilation of teaching materials
- Assist in editing and organising contributions for the book-length publication
- Liaise with project partners, subject experts, and contributors across institutions
- Support planning and delivery of consultations, workshops, and collaborative activities
- Ensure timely progress of project outputs in line with agreed milestones and deliverables
5. Qualifications
- Essential: Law graduate (LLB) with demonstrable knowledge or interest in environmental law, sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Desirable: LLM/ PhD degree in law; prior experience of working on an environmental law project
- Strong research, writing, and editorial skills
- Experience in academic coordination, project management, or curriculum development
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international and interdisciplinary environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
6. Duration : 14 months
7. Remuneration: INR 40,000/- p.m (Note: Immediate availability will be preferred. The selected candidate should be able to join at the earliest possible date upon selection.)
8. Application Process: Candidates would be required to submit the following
- Copy of their latest CV
- Copy of their graduate/post graduate degree certificate
- Any published/unpublished sample of their writing in the area of environmental law
- A 500-word SOP on their suitability for this position
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Candidates who do not receive any communication should consider that they have not been shortlisted.
Last Date: 25th April, 2026