Project Coordinator

Position: Program Coordinator - Early Intervention

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Travel: 4 to 6 days per month across Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Based on qualifications, interview performance, and relevant experience

About APD

Association of People with Disability (APD) is a non-profit organization committed to

empowering persons with disabilities through inclusive education, healthcare, rehabilitation,

livelihood, and advocacy. APD's Early Intervention Program supports infants and young

children with developmental delays and disabilities through early identification, therapy,

caregiver empowerment, community-based rehabilitation, and convergence with government

systems.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and

coordination of APD's Early Intervention Program across Karnataka. The role involves

working closely with partner organizations, government stakeholders, internal teams, and

communities to ensure effective program delivery, quality documentation, and timely

reporting. The position requires regular travel to partner locations and strong organizational,

communication, and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

 Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of Early Intervention activities across

partner organizations.

 Conduct regular field visits to monitor program quality, review documentation, and

provide implementation support.

 Prepare and maintain project reports, documentation, presentations, and program

records.

 Coordinate with internal departments, partners, donors, and government stakeholders

to ensure smooth project implementation.

 Track project progress, budgets, timelines, and compliance with organizational and

donor requirements.

 Support training, review meetings, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building

activities.

 Maintain project databases, beneficiary records, and monitoring information systems.

 Identify implementation challenges and support timely resolution through

coordination and follow-up.

Qualifications

Essential

 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW preferred).

 Candidates with qualifications in Sociology, Rural Development, Psychology, Public

Health, Community Development, or related fields are also encouraged to apply.

 Freshers and experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

Required Skills

 Fluency in Kannada (mandatory).

 Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

 Strong organizational, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

 Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

 Willingness to travel across Karnataka using public transport.

Personal Attributes

 Passion for working in the social development sector.

 Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.

 Strong problem-solving and time management skills.

 Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

 Commitment to APD's values of inclusion and community empowerment.