Senior Program Manager

Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation & Research (IDRR)

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting to: The Senior Program Manager will report to the Executive Director –

Programmes on an interim basis. Following the appointment of the Director – Academics &

Skills, the role will transition to report directly to that position.

Travel Requirement

This position requires travel of approximately 40% of the work time across India, with a

primary focus on district and rural locations. The incumbent should be willing to undertake

regular field visits to APD centres, partner institutions, universities, hospitals, government

agencies and community programmes to support academic, research, partnership and

capacity-building initiatives.

About APD

About The Association of People with Disability (APD)

The Association of People with Disability (APD) is one of India's leading not-for-profit

organizations working towards creating an inclusive society where persons with disabilities

have equal opportunities to participate with dignity and independence.



Established in 1959,

APD has over six decades of experience in delivering high-quality rehabilitation, inclusive

education, livelihood, healthcare, community-based rehabilitation, advocacy, research and

capacity-building programmes.

Operating across Karnataka and beyond, APD impacts thousands of individuals and families

every year through integrated disability services that span prevention, early intervention,

education, skilling, employment, rehabilitation, assistive technology, policy advocacy and

community inclusion. APD works closely with government agencies, educational institutions,

healthcare providers, corporate partners and development organisations to build

sustainable and scalable disability-inclusive solutions.

Driven by the values of dignity, equity, inclusion and excellence, APD continues to be a

pioneer in advancing disability rights while creating creative models that influence

📌 Senior Program Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 Bengaluru