Manager Programs - Persons with Disability

Azim Premji Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Azim Premji Foundation Bengaluru seeks an experienced professional to assess NGO partners and guide grant making across disability-focused programs. You will lead due diligence, ensure proposals meet Foundation guidelines, and support budgets and financial reviews with partner organisations.

The role requires strong communication, willingness to travel extensively, and a Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in the disability sector with programme implementation.
• Understanding of government interventions and schemes pertaining to disability is desirable.
• Experience in grant making/management and programme budgeting; fundraising welcome.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scoping and programmatic due diligence of organisations
• Review all proposals to ensure required information and the organisation's journey is captured
• Dialogue with partner organisations to understand effects of engagement
• Guide organisations in budget preparation and support the finance team with budget review and financial due diligence
• Lead the grant making process and ensure compliance with the Foundation’s guidelines and requirements.
• Manage the grant management process system through the entire lifecycle of a grant.

Skills

Clear communication

Travel willingness

Initiative and creativity

Self-motivation

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant area

Job description

• 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 clear 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.