Collaborations and Advocacy

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: Strong 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