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About Us

Established in 1997, Sense International India (Sense India) is the first and only non-governmental organization dedicated to developing comprehensive services for persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities across the nation. For the last 29 years, we have partnered with individuals, families, caregivers, and global professionals to deliver innovative, practical solutions and drive systemic change.

Sense India is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. We maintain a strict commitment to child rights and safeguarding vulnerable adults from exploitation and abuse.

Job Summary

Youth and adults with deafblindness and multiple disabilities face compounding barriers to economic independence. Traditional vocational training models often fail to address their complex sensory needs. We are seeking a visionary, strategic, and deeply empathetic Manager – Livelihoods Programs to bridge this gap.

Reporting directly to the Head – Programs, you will design, pilot, and scale highly customized economic empowerment models. Your work will transform lives by creating realistic livelihood pathways—including supported open employment, sheltered workshops, family-based micro-enterprises, and inclusive skilling frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

- Program Strategy & Design: Pilot innovative skilling and vocational frameworks adapted for unique sensory needs. Ensure individual vocational plans (IVPs) are seamlessly deployed alongside our capacity-building teams.
- End-to-End Implementation: Oversee programmatic timelines, budgets, and operational quality metrics across education and vocational centers. Collaboratively build pre-vocational modules emphasizing independent living and financial literacy.




- Employer Engagement & Advocacy: Form alliances with corporate CSR foundations, inclusion employers, and state entities (NSDC, MSJE, SCPwD). Leverage the RPWD Act, 2016 to push for inclusive policies.
- Workplace Audits & Job Coaching: Conduct professional accessibility audits for potential employers and provide hands-on, continuous on-the-job support to both the employee and the organization.
- Capacity Building: Organize tactile, auditory, or visual training materials and lead training workshops for special educators, field staff, and families acting as co-entrepreneurs.
- M&E; and Donor Reporting: Track social and economic impact metrics, capture comprehensive beneficiary case studies, and author high-quality progress reports and funding proposals.

What We Are Looking For (Job Requirements)Education & Experience (Mandatory):

- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Rural Management, Development Studies, Special Education, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the development sector.
- At least 3 years specifically dedicated to managing skilling, livelihoods, or economic empowerment programs.
- Prior experience working in the disability sector is mandatory. Direct experience working with complex/multiple disabilities or deafblindness is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

- Proven expertise in project budgeting, monitoring frameworks, and fundraising proposal writing.
- Strong corporate networking, sensitization,



and negotiation capabilities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi. Knowledge of Indian Sign Language (ISL) or tactile communication methods is a major asset.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to multitask effectively across culturally diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel extensively to various grassroots project sites across India.
- Full IT self-sufficiency (Microsoft Office Suite).

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bengaluru, Karnataka (Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban District): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi. Knowledge of Indian Sign Language (ISL) or tactile communication methods is a major asset.
- Full IT self-sufficiency (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Prior experience working in the disability sector is mandatory. Direct experience working with complex/multiple disabilities or deafblindness is highly preferred.
- Current Location
- Preferred Location. Since the opening is for both Bangalore/Bengaluru and Ahmedabad
- Current CTC/Salary
- Expected CTC/Salary

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- project management within the development sector: 5 years (Preferred)
- skilling, livelihoods, or economic empowerment programs: 3 years (Preferred)
- disability sector: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

- Bengaluru, Karnataka (Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban District) (Preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Manager – Livelihoods Programs (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sense International India
📍 Bengaluru