Job Information

Industry

Advertising

Salary

9LPA - 12 LPA

Date Opened

05/21/2026

Job Type

Full time

Work Experience

5 to 10 years of experience

City

Bangalore North

State/Province

Karnataka

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

560002

About Us

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Job Description

1. Policy Analysis & Monitoring

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Track and analyse legislation, policies, budgets, and government orders

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Maintain policy trackers and produce internal briefings

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Identify inclusion gaps and monitor implementation of key frameworks

2. Advocacy, Government & Stakeholder Engagement

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Support and execute advocacy strategies and campaigns

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Build and manage relationships across government, policymakers, think tanks, coalitions, and academic institutions

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Act as a key point of contact for ministries, departments, and commissions

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Identify and engage policy champions within government systems

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Represent APD in consultations, forums, and working groups

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Lead APD’s engagement with the Accessibility Coalition (joint advocacy notes, participate in working groups, co-host policy roundtables, joint recommendations)

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Drive advocacy across national, state, and local levels using YTA data

3. Government Relations & Execution

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Support national ministry engagement

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Track government timelines (budgets, sessions, consultations)

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Translate policy inputs into government-ready formats (briefs, submissions, notes)

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Coordinate meetings, consultations, and government engagements

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Facilitate advisory channels and follow-ups

4. Convening, Coordination & Collaboration

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Facilitate dialogues between government stakeholders, communities, and partners

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Support government visits, consultations, and field engagements

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Coordinate with local bodies and partners on implementation initiatives

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Collaborate across internal teams and maintain institutional policy knowledge

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Mentor junior team members

5.Collaborations & Stakeholder Engagement

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Develop and manage a strategic partnerships pipeline across government, donors, civil society, DPOs, academia, and private sector

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Identify and formalise partnerships through MoUs and joint initiatives,sustain long-term, trust-based relationships and collaborations

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Represent the organisation in networks, coalitions, and external forums

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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

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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

6. Donor Relations & Resource Mobilisation

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Lead proposal development, concept notes, and funding applications

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Manage donor reporting and engagement

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Identify and pursue new funding opportunities

7. Communications, Advocacy Support & External Engagement

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Develop and execute communications strategies aligned with advocacy priorities

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Produce and oversee content: briefs, reports, op-eds, campaigns, and digital content

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Support media engagement, messaging, and public positioning

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Build and support coalitions and networks across sectors

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Facilitate joint advocacy efforts and multi-stakeholder engagement

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Engage with academic, private sector, and civil society partners to amplify impact

8. Events & Knowledge Management

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Plan and execute events, consultations, and public forums

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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

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Develop event materials and manage end-to-end coordination

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Maintain institutional content and communications knowledge

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

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Postgraduate degree in Communications, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related field

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5–10 years of experience in partnerships, communications, or external relations

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Experience in donor engagement, proposal development, and strategic communications

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Familiarity with development or policy sectors preferred

Core Competencies

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Partnership Building: Robust relationship management across sectors

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Strategic Communication: Uses communication as a tool for influence

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Writing & Content: Clear, compelling, and adaptable across formats

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Resource Mobilisation: Ability to position work for funding

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Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and partners

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Execution: Organised, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused

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Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, evolving environments

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