AddressEducate Girls | Job Description
Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Procurement & Administration
About Educate Girls:
Established in 2007, Educate Girls’ is a non-profit that focusses on mobilizing communities for
girls’ education in India’s rural and educationally backward areas. Educate Girls’ scalable,
replicable and sustainable program model resides on top of India’s ‘Right to Education Act’.
From a 500-schools pilot in 2007, Educate Girls has metamorphosed into a 24,000+ schools,
over 18,000 villages across more than 33 districts in the states Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,
Uttar Pradesh & Bihar.
Since inception, Educate Girls has enrolled 1.4+ million Out-of-school girls (OOSG); 1.9+ million
children have benefitted from the remedial learning curriculum. Over 18.6 million total
beneficiaries have been impacted from Educate Girls’ program model.
For more information log on to www.educategirls.ngo
In the next 10 years, Educate Girls aims to build one of the largest second-chance program -
Project Pragati - for adolescent girls and young women. The objective of Pragati is to create an
ecosystem to enable 10th grade credentialing and access to better life chances for adolescent
girls and women who have dropped out of the formal school-system. The goal is to transform
10 million lives in the next 10 years. For more information about the project, visit
https://www.educategirls.ngo/project-pragati/
Role Overview: The AGM - Procurement & Administration will play a crucial role in overseeing and
optimizing all procurement and administrative functions. Responsible for setting departmental
objectives, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, this
role is pivotal in driving cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness. Additionally, the role requires
leadership in streamlining processes, implementing best practices, and fostering a collaborative and
efficient work environment.
In this role, you will be accountable for:
Staff Management & Leadership:
Lead and develop a cohesive team that collaborates effectively with other departments.
Ensure alignment of team objectives with organizational KPIs for optimal performance and
efficiency.
Mentor and coach team members to deliver continuous improvement and cost reductions.
Procurement Management:
Establish a rigorous, accountable and transparent procurement system, which is compliant
with operations and Educate Girls policies and procedure
Set departmental objectives and monitor progress.
Drive technology advancements for procurement efficiency.
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
Ensure compliance with approval processes and proper documentation.
Provide training for project deliverables and efficient procurement practices.
Deliver timely MIS reports and cost analysis.
Administration:
Provide guidance on administrative, legal, and commercial matters.
Maintain a pleasant and efficient work environment.
Ensure adherence to administrative policies and safety measures.
Enhance field-level administrative efficiency.
Offer one-stop service solutions with speed and quality.
Supervise legal services, office operations, and security.
Asset Management:
Implement best practices for asset management.
Optimize general asset requirements for viability.
Provide cost-efficient assets and manage risks effectively.
Instill procedural discipline to minimize asset-related risks.
Other Core responsibilities
Liaise with:
Inter department within EG
Peer organization for Procurement & admin services
Government department for administrative services
Apply if you:
Master degree preferably in business management or equivalent Degree/diploma in material
management/CIPS qualification is an added advantage
At least 10 years of experience handling core procurement and vendor management at PAN
India level in decentralized environment
Strong techno-commercial skills with a keen financial acumen.
Proficiency in data analytics, interpretation, and presentation.
Knowledge of automating procurement and logistics processes is essential, along with a deep
understanding of industry best practices.
Adept at forecasting organizational requirements and procuring necessary resources
efficiently.
Expertise in strategic procurement management, facility management, and legal policies is
crucial.
Experience in reviewing and streamlining procurement and administrative policies is desired,
as well as proficiency in MS Excel. Familiarity with data analytics tools like Power BI or Google
Studio is advantageous.
Attributes to be successful in this role at Educate Girls:
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities are essential, enabling effective
collaboration and multitasking across internal departments.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a capacity for independent learning and problem-solving,
alongside adept coordination and liaison skills.
Proficiency in negotiation and strong analytical capabilities further enrich their skill set,
ensuring optimal performance in procurement and administrative endeavors.
Willingness to travel to the state / district / village level program geographies
Location: Mumbai (Head Office)
Annual CTC: Upto 20 Lacs based on experience and skills
Work Type: Full Time in a Work from Office set up
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Other Information Links
Founder Safeena’s TED Talk , April 2019
2023 WISE Prize in Education
Worlds First Development Impact Bond in Education
First TED Audacious Project to be chosen from Asia
Our Core Values : Integrity | Collaboration | Gender Equality | Empathy | Excellence
