Public Partnerships and Advocacy Lead

Location:
Bengaluru, Karnataka (with frequent travel as required)

Reporting To:
Head – Public Policy, Research & Collaborations (PPC)

About the Role

The Public Partnerships and Advocacy Lead will drive APD's strategic engagement with governments, public institutions, academia, industry, civil society, and development partners to advance disability-inclusive policy and accessibility across India. The role focuses on building high-impact partnerships, leading government advocacy, supporting national policy reforms, expanding institutional adoption of accessibility initiatives, and strengthening APD's position as a thought leader in disability policy and systems change. The position also supports resource mobilisation, strategic communications, and programme coordination for the Public Policy, Research & Collaborations unit.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement national outreach strategies to expand the reach and adoption of Yes to Access (YTA) and other PPC initiatives.
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with Ministries,



State Governments, Urban Local Bodies, National Institutes, Government Universities, NGOs, academic institutions, industry associations, and development partners.
- Develop and operationalise APD's Government Engagement Strategy, identifying priority ministries, state governments, public institutions, and engagement pathways.
- Lead government engagement to advance accessibility initiatives, including Sugamya Sarvekshan, the Disability Indicator Framework, ESG Toolkit, Digital Accessibility Certification Board, and expansion of the CSR mandate.
- Represent APD in government consultations, policy dialogues, advisory committees, conferences, and public forums.
- Prepare high-quality policy briefs, consultation responses, advisory notes, presentations, advocacy decks, and strategic communication materials based on research evidence.
- Organise and facilitate high-level stakeholder consultations, e

📌 Public Policy and Advocacy Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Association of People with Disability (APD, India)
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