Job Description- Manager - Finance, Admin/procurement & logistics-Karnataka
Mobile Creches, (MC) a pioneer NGO, has been operational since 1969, providing childcare and health services to more than 15,000 children every year in the National Capital Region, through workplace and community-based crèches and daycare centres, every year.
MC pioneered the cause of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) and focuses on young children under six years in urban slums and children of migrant workers at construction sites. MC’s multi-pronged approach- providing childcare services to young children at worksites, urban slums, rural and tribal communities, working with parents and communities to amplify the ECD agenda, enhancing linkages with government ECD services, training the ECD workforce, influencing government policies, promoting research in the field of ECD; address both the short and long term needs of children. It is officially recognized as the National Creche agency by the government and is on the path of accelerating ECD services for the children of marginalized communities by scaling up in partnership with the government and other players in civil society.
Mobile Creches currently working with Govt Departments, CSO Partners and also have the direct intervention in Karnataka. The centres cater to children aged 7 months to 6 years, ensuring nutrition, health, hygiene, safety, protection, and early stimulation for holistic development, while also linking families to government entitlements. Growth-faltering, underweight, and wasted children are identified, referred to health facilities, and followed up for recovery. As an organization, Mobile Creches adheres to a strict safeguarding policy. All staff, volunteers, interns, vendors, consultants, etc. are obliged to be aware of the conditions of this policy, be a signatory to this, and follow the norms.
About the project:
Mobile Creches plans to establish a State Childcare Knowledge Hub to bring together key departments— including Women & Child Development, Skilling, Health, Labour, Education and Rural Development—to align policy, financing, quality standards and certification pathways for the childcare sector. The initiative will strengthen state capacity to develop and scale certified skilling pathways, registration systems and recognised childcare job roles aligned with national standards, enabling the transition of informal caregivers into a skilled and certified childcare workforce.
Through a pilot of publicly funded, quality childcare services, the programme will demonstrate how professionalised childcare systems can expand women’s participation in the care economy while improving access to quality early childhood care and development services. The initiative will generate evidence, operational tools, implementation frameworks and costed models to inform policy reform and support replication across states.
To know more about MC, please log on to www.mobilecreches.org.
Department- CCS-Govt Partnerships.
Designation: Manager - Finance, Admin/procurement & logistics-Karnataka
Position Overview: The Manager - Finance, Admin/Procurement & logistics will be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient implementation of project activities at all the projects in Karnataka. The role involves providing comprehensive support in accounts management, procurement, inventory management, and logistics coordination while ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency.
The Manager will work closely with the Sr.Thematic Lead, field teams, and the national team to ensure effective coordination and timely execution of programme activities.
Level: -
Reporting to: - Sr.Thematic Lead-CCS-Karnataka Reported by: - None.
Educational Qualifications: Graduate in business/accounting or any other similar discipline.
Total work Experience in the relevant field: Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience of accounts management and logistics management.
Job Description- Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Accounts Management :
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the project.
• Prepare and process financial transactions, including invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Reconcile accounts, track expenses, and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and statutory regulations.
• Generate financial reports and statements as required.
• Provide regular updates on budget utilization and financial performance.
• Assist in preparing financial forecasts and budget projections.
2. Logistics and Procurement Coordination :
• Plan and coordinate logistics for project events, meetings, trainings, and field activities.
• Oversee procurement of capital and operational expenditure items as per approved budgets, specifications, unit costs, and procurement norms.
• Conduct monthly stock audits.
Collect monthly indents from Supervisors and ensure timely supply of:
Ration, Medicines, Early Childhood ducation (ECE) materials Registers and records, Other programme supplies
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for quotations, procurement, and delivery.
• Support vendor management and negotiate pricing whenever required.
3. Documentation and Compliance :
• Maintain organized records of financial transactions, procurement, and logistics activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
4. Team Collaboration and Support ;
• Work closely with programme staff to understand operational and logistical requirements.
• Provide timely support and guidance on accounts and logistics processes.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Key Skills and Competencies :
• Proficiency in MS Office and other IT tools.
• Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems and bookkeeping.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in vendor management and procurement coordination.
• Good reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Fluency in Local Language, English and Hindi will be preferred.
Location: Karnataka Interested candidates may email their resume, cover letter, and last drawn CTC (mandatory) to hradmin@mobilecreches.org and manjunath.b@mobilecreches.org
Subject line: Application for Manager - Finance, Admin/procurement & logistics-Karnataka
Mobile Creches is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, including those with experience working in tribal and rural contexts.
Candidate Details- Karnataka – Fill out form: https://forms.office.com/r/w1x01GnJcy
We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Hence, early applications are strongly encouraged.