Head - Administration

Location: Delhi
Experience: 10+ years in administrative functions
Compensation: Competitive

The Antara Foundation

The Antara Foundation envisions a world where every mother and child gets a healthy start to life. They believe this is only possible by partnering with government systems and local communities to deliver health solutions at scale. Currently, the team works across central India, covering 8 districts and over 5,700 villages. They reach hundreds of thousands of women and children by helping the public health system deliver better quality care while simultaneously mobilizing communities to seek it. This is an energetic team looking to expand their footprint to new locations to deepen their impact.

Role

This is a strategic leadership position responsible for the backbone of the organization: Administration, IT, and Procurement. You will build and strengthen the systems that allow program teams to deliver critical health interventions smoothly across multiple districts.

Responsibilities

Oversee administrative operations across all offices to ensure facilities and support services function without interruption.
Manage the fleet of field vehicles by monitoring vendor performance, safety compliance, and maintenance schedules.
Lead procurement processes to ensure they are cost effective and aligned with donor guidelines.
Maintain strong vendor management systems, conducting periodic reviews of performance and contracts.
Update and refine standard operating procedures and internal control mechanisms for admin and procurement.
Provide oversight to IT operations, ensuring systems are secure and user friendly.
Guide the adoption of digital tools that improve organizational productivity and data security.
Mentor the Admin and IT teams to ensure high quality delivery and a culture of accountability.
Manage annual planning and budgeting for your functions.

Requirements

Postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
At least 10 years of experience leading administrative functions in medium or large organizations.
Demonstrated experience in facility management, vehicle fleet oversight, and procurement.
Ability to design and strengthen operational systems and processes with attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a young and passionate team dedicated to public health.
Role involves travel to intervention districts to engage with the work on the ground.
Work in an environment focused on creating impact at scale.