Sr Manager - Collaborations and Advocacy

About The Association of People with Disability

The Association of People with Disability (APD), India is a non-governmental organisation that’s transforming the lives of underprivileged people with disability since 1959. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, we run extensive programs in rural and urban Karnataka to enable, equip and empower children and adults with a range of disabilities including locomotor, spinal cord injury, speech and hearing, cerebral palsy, and to some extent, mental issues.  Till date, we have impacted 1 Million+  lives of people with disability with our lifecycle approach - early intervention, education, livelihood, rehabilitation, capacity building, and facilitating access to entitlements. We also develop strategic partnerships with NGOs (especially local), government, corporate and other bodies to augment the reach of our programs. We work closely with government at various levels to influence policy.

Job Description

Policy Analysis & Monitoring

• Track and analyse legislation, policies, budgets, and government orders
• Maintain policy trackers and produce internal briefings
• Identify inclusion gaps and monitor implementation of key frameworks

Advocacy, Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and execute advocacy strategies and campaigns
• Build and manage relationships across government, policymakers, think tanks, coalitions, and academic institutions
• Act as a key point of contact for ministries, departments, and commissions
• Identify and engage policy champions within government systems
• Represent APD in consultations, forums, and working groups
• Lead APD’s engagement with the Accessibility Coalition (joint advocacy notes, participate in working groups, co-host policy roundtables, joint recommendations)
• Drive advocacy across national, state, and local levels using YTA data

Government Relations & Execution

• Support national ministry engagement 
• Track government timelines (budgets, sessions, consultations)
• Translate policy inputs into government-ready formats (briefs, submissions, notes)
• Coordinate meetings, consultations, and government engagements
• Facilitate advisory channels and follow-ups

Convening, Coordination & Collaboration

• Facilitate dialogues between government stakeholders, communities, and partners
• Support government visits, consultation , and field engagements
• Coordinate with local bodies and partners on implementation initiatives
• Collaborate across internal teams and maintain institutional policy knowledge
• Mentor junior team members

Collaborations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and manage a strategic partnerships pipeline across government, donors, civil society, DPOs, academia, and private sector
• Identify and formalise partnerships through MoUs and joint initiatives, sustain long-term, trust-based relationships and collaborations
• Represent the organisation in networks, coalitions, and external forums
• Convene and lead the ESG + Disability Inclusion Working Group: develop ToR, recruit corporate and policy members, draft guidelines integrating disability within ESG reporting, and release final guidance document
• Lead regional government engagement (Sugamya Yatra 2.0): identify priority states, recruit regional coordinators, and support state governments in using YTA tools for accessibility monitoring

Donor Relations & Resource Mobilisation

• Lead proposal development, concept notes, and funding applications
• Manage donor reporting and engagement
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities

Communications, Advocacy Support & External Engagement

• Develop and execute communications strategies aligned with advocacy priorities
• Produce and oversee content: briefs, reports, op-eds, campaigns, and digital content
• Support media engagement, messaging, and public positioning
• Build and support coalitions and networks across sectors
• Facilitate joint advocacy efforts and multi-stakeholder engagement
• Engage with academic, private sector, and civil society partners to amplify impact

Events & Knowledge Management

• Plan and execute events, consultations, and public forums
• Manage the digital accessibility  Fellowship: design ToR, select fellows, oversee field research, and publish findings, present at public forums to inform state service delivery improvements
• Develop event materials and manage end-to-end coordination
• Maintain institutional content and communications knowledge

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Communications, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related field
• 5–10 years of experience in partnerships, communications, or external relations
• Experience in donor engagement, proposal development, and strategic communications
• Familiarity with development or policy sectors preferred

Core Competencies

Partnership Building:

• Strong relationship management across sectors

Strategic Communication:

• Uses communication as a tool for influence

Writing & Content:

• Clear, compelling, and adaptable across formats

Resource Mobilisation:

• Ability to position work for funding

Collaboration:

• Works effectively across teams and partners

Execution:

• Organised, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused

Adaptability:

• Thrives in dynamic, evolving environments

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