Program Associate – Public Health & Disability Access
📍 Delhi NCR | 🕒 Full-time | 🎓 Early-career (1–2 yrs experience) 🗓️ Start Date: Immediate Location: Based in Delhi, with pan-India travel requirements. Compensation : Rs.30,000/m/ 6 days a week About Kara Foundation Kara is a nonprofit committed to improving access, inclusion, and independence for persons with disabilities. We currently run two flagship programs — one focused on assistive technology for blind students , and the other supporting mobility access for persons with locomotor disabilities. About the Role We’re looking for a sharp, highly organized early-career professional to help run the day-to-day operations of our assistive technology initiatives. As Program Associate , you’ll be the anchor on the ground in Delhi NCR — coordinating activities, supporting field training rollouts, maintaining databases, and handling outreach. You will report remotely to the Project Lead and work closely with our Chairman Trustee, supporting his daily program-related activities. This is a fast-moving, sometimes chaotic environment where processes are still being built. You will need to be adaptable and solutions-focused. Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Support Coordinate onboarding of training partners, vendors, and field teams Track training programs and mobility kit distribution timelines Follow up with collaborators via phone, email, and in person Support logistics planning for events, training sessions, and field visits Administrative Support Maintain updated databases , trackers, and documentation across both projects Compile data and summaries from online research, reports, and field updates Create PowerPoint decks and short reports for donors/internal updates Manage Chairman Trustee’s project-related follow-ups, schedules, and communications Be present and available on time each day for check-ins and coordination Who You Are Highly organized , dependable, and methodical Comfortable managing multiple tasks and timelines Able to take initiative, problem-solve on the go, and follow through independently Flexible and open to shifting plans and learning new systems Genuinely committed to inclusion, accessibility, and equitable public health Must-Have Skills Excellent English and Hindi (spoken and written) Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Sheets Strong coordination, follow-up, and time management skills Reliable, punctual, and self-directed Comfortable making cold calls, field visits, and follow-ups Based in Delhi NCR, with willingness for field and in-person work Preferred Background 1–2 years in program coordination, public health, education, or disability-focused roles Bachelor's degree (any discipline) Experience working with persons with disabilities is a plus Exposure to public health, education, or disability-focused programs Experience working with marginalized communities is a bonus To Apply Send your CV + a short note (100–150 words) on why you’re interested in this role to: 📩 rohini@kara.foundation
