About the role
• Under this theme, we support organisations that address the diverse needs of Persons with Disabilities in urban, rural and tribal areas across India.
• Our areas of engagement include early intervention, special and inclusive education, vocational and livelihood opportunities, recreation, rehabilitation and assisted living, through institution based & community-based models, as well as access to rights and entitlements.
• Additionally, we focus on ecosystem development by supporting capacity building of caregivers, frontline staff, medical and rehabilitation professionals, and organizations committed to widening/deepening their work on disabilities, and by providing fellowships for persons with disabilities to work on advocacy issues. Roles and Responsibilities
• Conduct scoping and programmatic due diligence of organisations
• Review all proposals to ensure that the required information has been provided, including the overall purpose and the journey of the organisation
• Dialogue with the partner organisation to understand effects of their engagement
• Guide the organisations in budget preparation and support the finance team with budget review and financial due diligence where required.




• Lead the grant making process for the assigned organisations and ensure compliance with the Foundation’s guidelines and requirements.
• Manage the grant management process system through the entire lifecycle of a grant. What we are looking for: Candidates who have
• At least 10 years of experience working in the domain of disability with programme implementation and management experience.
• A explicit understanding of government interventions, initiatives and schemes pertaining to the disability domain would be desirable.
• Experience in grant making/management and program budgeting are preferred. Fund raising experience is also welcome.
• Made significant and long-lasting contributions in their area of specialization.
• Willingness to travel extensively for work.
• Master’s degree in a relevant area would be preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• a high level of self-motivation, initiative, and creativity.
• the ability to work with minimal supervision and solve problems independently or collaboratively as needed.

📌 Manager Programs (Bengaluru)
🏢 Azim Premji Foundation
📍 Bengaluru