Assistant Manager – Administration

Breakthrough is looking for Assistant Manager (AM) – Administration who will ensure smooth functioning of all the BT offices (center and state), manage and monitor office facilities and assigned support services to ensure their effective and efficient operation as well as maintenance. AM – Administration will report to the Senior Manager – Administration.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure maintenance and upkeep of premises, monitoring the facilities (e.g. electricity, telephone, internet, plumbing, pest control, insurance, office set-up etc.) and if faulty ensure it’s rectified,
• Ensure cleanliness and regular maintenance of all equipment and assets.
• Research cost of office stationeries, supplies, equipment and furniture and ensure that the procurement is completed in time and in a very cost effective manner.
• Consumption monitoring and keeping track of all issuance and retrieval from employees.
• Vendor management and coordination with all vendors.
• Assist in logistic preparation for meetings, trainings, workshops and conferences.
• Managing petty cash expenses
• Management of pantry and office support staff
• Managing and maintaining the BT office Assets and insurance
• Managing the Asset movements including the assets at state offices
• Procurement and Contracting for different program units of all BT offices
• Any other work assigned by the supervisor

Skills and Experience:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to details
• Strong networking and negotiations skills
• Accurate with strong attention to detail
• 5 to 6 years’ relevant experience

About Breakthrough:

Breakthrough was founded in 1999 with the mission of using arts and culture to bring human rights issues — especially violence and discrimination against marginalized groups — into mainstream conversation and inspire critical masses of people to take action for change. Its first project was Mann ke Manjeeré (An Album of Women’s Dreams), an award-winning music album and video compilation that stirred unprecedented discussion across India about women’s rights and brought the problem of domestic violence out from behind closed doors. Today, Breakthrough works to activate the critical mass of people who will deliver the culture change needed to make violence against women and girls unacceptable worldwide.

Over the years Breakthrough is working on preventing Violence against Women & Girls, Breakthrough has a deep understanding of the interlinkages between its various manifestations. Breakthrough has made innovative use of media, arts and technology including digital and mobiles to usher in social change to end violence against women and promote a culture of human rights. Strategic partnership with the Ministry of Women and Child Development for dissemination of our media and IEC products which ensures that the messaging reaches large numbers as can be seen by the Bell Bajao campaign that reached 130 million in Phase I and 110 million in Phase II. The support was received pro-bono and is estimated to be worth INR 150 million. The Ministry has adopted Breakthrough’s MissionHazaar campaign on preventing sex selection under its flagship “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign and is disseminating the TV spots, curriculum and communication guide in 12 Indian languages.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, caste, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.

To know more about Breakthrough, please visit – www.inbreakthrough.org

The candidate should have the ability to work in an informal atmosphere. Eligible candidates interested in this position may submit a resume accompanied by a cover letter, giving reasons in support of the suitability for the position, by email to indiajobs@breakthrough.tv