Cruelty Response Coordinator

The Cruelty Response Coordinator is in charge of taking action in response to reports of cruelty to animals as well as other legal matters relating to the Trust.

General purpose of the role The Cruelty Response Coordinator is responsible for effectively and efficiently receiving and handling reports of cruelty to animals mainly in Udaipur, Rajasthan, as well as outside of Udaipur in important cruelty cases.

They are responsible for communicating with witnesses of the cruelty, collecting information and finding evidence, reporting cruelty to the police in an effective manner, and pursuing cruelty cases in the court as well to ensure appropriate judgements that further the cause of animal rights.

Additionally, this position assists in other legal matters of the Trust including Devsthan Vibhag, UIT, employee contracts, showcauses, warnings, enquiries and notices, etc.

a. Responds to reports of cruelty to animals received on our emergency helpline or through email or social media assigning priority based on time-sensitivity and level of severity

b. Files complaints and First Information Reports with the police where applicable and stays closely involved afterwards to ensure appropriate and timely action is taken by the police

c. Guides members of the public outside Udaipur by phone/email with ways they can assist in cruelty- to-animals matters and assists in filing of reports or FIRs

d. Ensures that thorough records are maintained for cruelty complaints reported to the Trust including how they were handled and concluded and prepares reports as required

e. Professionally represents Animal Aid to the public, volunteers, government agencies, the police, etc

2. Cruelty Prevention a. Plans follow up visits to ensure the cruelty is not recurring

b. Does community outreach and conflict resolution in cases of animal feeders being threatened or stopped from feeding, or neighborhoods hostile to dogs, etc, and files complaints when necessary

c. Educates the public about animal cruelty laws and animal protection whenever possible

a. Draft Representations to police or various government agencies b. Draft legal notices c. Submit RTIs d. Draft employee contracts, showcauses, warnings, suspensions, fines, termination, enquiries, etc

Experience, education and skills

1. LLB

2. Registration with the Bar Council of Rajasthan as an Advocate.

3. 2-3 years experience as a practicing advocate at the Trial Court.

4. Expertise in criminal law, municipal laws, Revenue & Tenancy Laws, labour laws and laws governing animal