1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Convening, Coordination & Collaboration

- Facilitate dialogues between government stakeholders, communities, and partners

- Support government visits, consultations, 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





5.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

6. Donor Relations & Resource Mobilisation

- Lead proposal development, concept notes, and funding applications

- Manage donor reporting and engagement

- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities

7. 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

8. 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: Solid 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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