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About:
Emergence of an organization is always through an evolutionary process. NDMA has also gone through the same stages. The Government of India (GOI), in recognition of the importance of Disaster Management as a national priority, set up a High-Powered Committee (HPC) in August 1999 and a National Committee after the Gujarat earthquake, for making recommendations on the preparation of Disaster Management plans and suggesting effective mitigation mechanisms. The Tenth Five-Year Plan document also had, for the first time, a detailed chapter on Disaster Management. The Twelfth Finance Commission was also mandated to review the financial arrangements for Disaster Management.
On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers, to spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster Management in India.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister of India, is the apex body for Disaster Management in India. Setting up of NDMA and the creation of an enabling environment for institutional mechanisms at the State and District levels is mandated by the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness. The Indian government strives to promote a national resolve to mitigate the damage and destruction caused by natural and man-made disasters, through sustained and collective efforts of all Government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations and People’s participation. This is planned to be accomplished by adopting a Technology-Driven, Pro-Active, Multi-Hazard and Multi-Sectoral strategy for building a Safer, Disaster Resilient and Dynamic India.
Role:
Senior Consultant – Legal
Qualification:
- Master Degree in Law from a recognized University.
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification
- Applicants having experience as Practicing Advocate in a Court of law, preferably in Supreme Court/ High Court/ Law Firms/ Government Departments etc.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required for this position.
Responsibilities:
Increase in frequency of disasters in recent years has led to large number of Court Cases filed as PIL, Writ Petitions, etc. where NDMA is being made one of the Respondents. To defend the interest of NDMA before the Court of Law wherever NDMA is a party, there is a requirement of Senior Consultant (Legal) in Legal Cell of NDMA.
The Senior Consultant (Legal) will work as directed by NDMA to provide services in respect of legal matters of the Authority. The tasks/ job descriptions of the Consultant is as follows:
- Advice the Authority regarding the legal procedures and practices (e.g. Policies, Rules, Regulations, Arbitration and any other relevant law);
- Timely preparation/submission of reply / counter affidavit before the Court of law and liaison with the Govt. Counsels and other stakeholders.
- Assist the Authority in preparation of legal documents/ counter affidavit/ brief etc.
- Legal Scrutiny of documents given by the Authority;
- Close monitoring of the cases in various Courts and submit a monthly updated status;
- Appearing before the Courts and any quasi-judicial body, public authorities and other officers as representative of NDMA;
- Liaison with concerned SG/ASG/CGSC and provide legal submissions and vetting thereof on behalf of the Authority;
- Liaison with Ministries/Departments and States UTs on any legal matter;
- Strong communication, analytical and drafting skills Any other work relating to legal matters as per requirement by NDMА
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here. Last date to apply: 14-04-2026.
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