Company Description The Ability People (TAP) is a community-based, non-profit, disabled people’s organization based in Visakhapatnam, India, dedicated to social inclusion and justice for persons with disabilities. For over 14 years, TAP has advanced road safety, responsible Good Samaritan practices, and rehabilitation of crash victims, with a strong focus on integrating people with disabilities into society as equals. Through its flagship Ability Rehabilitation Center (ARC), TAP provides comprehensive support for individuals with mobility and other disabling conditions, guided by lived experience and global standards defined by the World Health Organization. A proactive Board of corporate leaders and community stakeholders ensures ethical conduct, accountability, and transparency across TAP’s initiatives and partnerships. TAP is expanding Ability Rehabilitation Centers nationwide, creating pathways to empowerment, higher quality of life, and meaningful community participation for people with disabilities.
Role Description The Executive Program Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Visakhapatnam Rural mandal, responsible for leading and coordinating TAP’s key programs and initiatives. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of rehabilitation, inclusion, and awareness projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, donor expectations, and community needs. Daily responsibilities include managing program timelines and budgets, supervising project teams, coordinating with the Board and partners, and preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.



The Executive Program Manager will build and maintain relationships with government bodies, NGOs, healthcare providers, and community groups, while ensuring all activities follow ethical, inclusive, and disability-sensitive practices. The role also involves collecting and analyzing program data, driving continuous improvement, supporting fundraising and grant-writing efforts, and representing TAP at meetings, events, and outreach activities in the region.
Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong program and project management skills, including planning, coordination, monitoring, and budget oversight.
- Candidates should possess stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse communities, partners, and Board members.
- Candidates should possess leadership and team management skills, with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and promoting inclusive, cooperative work environments.
- Candidates should possess analytical and reporting skills, including data collection, impact measurement, and clear documentation for donors and governance bodies.
- Candidates should possess knowledge or experience in disability inclusion, social justice, community-based rehabilitation, or non-profit program operations.
- Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, public health, management, public administration, or a related field are highly beneficial.
- Additional beneficial qualities include familiarity with WHO-aligned standards, grant-writing or fundraising experience, proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools, and fluency in English and local languages.

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