The Project Coordinator (PC) will be a core member of Aastrika Foundation and will work closely with the Senior Lead, Midwifery Initiatives. The PC is responsible for coordinating and liaisoning between the various stakeholders (the govt. district authorities, such as district health officers, medical college directors, medical superintendents of hospitals, the Govt. Nursing College principal, the Karnataka State Nursing Council, midwifery trainees and educators, clinical training sites, and other district authorities), who will play a part in the smooth functioning of the SMTI. Key Responsibilities: The PC is in charge of implementing the SMTI at the BIMS in Belagavi. The key jobs are detailed below: Work closely with Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences wings such as District Hospital, Nursing College, ANM training centre (TC) to coordinate smooth running and implementation of the SMTI. Provide technical and logistic support to field activities such as identifying the groups/teams for advocacy and sensitisation programmes. Conduct periodic meetings with relevant stakeholders to provide support, identify and rectify roadblocks, provide feedback to the field team and communicate issues to the AUHS team. Work with the International Midwife Educators (IMEs) and National Midwife Educators (NME) and students to help organise the training for each week into a specific format, so these lessons can be easily replicated in the future at all SMTIs. Ensure that all the infrastructure and teaching/training aids are in place prior to the training sessions and assist as needed. Liaise with the internal team as needed and ensure colleagues and supervisors are apprised of all aspects of the deliverables. Work with all the donor partners and other stakeholders, including the state and district government health teams to coordinate the implementation of state midwifery training institute at Mysuru Plan and coordinate with the AF team as needed to facilitate effective partnerships for all our initiatives. Support the district in preparing the Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) for the Midwifery Initiative. Gather and arrange all relevant information regarding SMTI's daily activities, document it, and work on the documentation in the assigned reporting format (Monitor and Evaluation) Identify challenges or roadblocks, and look at finding innovative solutions to ensure the smooth implementation of the programme. Contribute to other activities and take up roles/tasks as needed.

Job Description for Accounts and Administration Executive (12-month contract) Reports to: Director Finance and Operations & Lead Finance, Aastrika Foundation About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts and Administration Executive to join our team on a 12-month contract basis. This dual-role position is essential for ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of both financial operations and general office administration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, taxation, proficiency in relevant software, and excellent organizational skills to manage administrative tasks effectively. Accounting Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accurate recording of all financial transactions and maintaining company accounts & ledgers as per company accounting standards and GAAP. Handle daily financial transactions including cash receipts, bank and cash payments, and supporting documentation. Perform various reconciliations including bank, credit card statements, and monthly Debtors/Creditors ledgers and ensure proper categorization of expenses and income. Oversee accounts payable processes, including verifying and approving invoices, preparing payments, and ensuring accurate vendor details. Assist in payroll processing, ensuring accurate data entry, timely payments, and compliance with labour laws. Verify and validate petty cash and travel expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies and timely reconciliation. Prepare, process, and file various tax returns, including monthly and quarterly TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), GST (Goods and Services Tax), and Professional Tax, ensuring timely payments and compliance. Reconcile TDS and GST data with relevant statements (e.g., 26AS, GSTR 2B) and address any discrepancies. Coordination with Statutory Auditors for interim and annual statutory audit of the company. Assist with financial reporting, budget variance analysis, and provide necessary financial data for audits and other requirements. Manage bank relationships for KYC compliance, signatory updates, and documentation. Assist in programme procurement of goods & services as per company and statutory guidelines. Support asset register maintenance. Administration Responsibilities: Oversee general office administration, including managing office supplies, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination for office services. Assist in organizing company meetings, events, and travel arrangements as needed. Maintain and organize administrative files, records, and documentation. Procuring office utilities and refreshment materials on time, maintaining office cleanliness and Hygiene in coordination with Office assistant. Support administration, logistics, procurement activities as and when required. Maintain Inventory track and conduct periodic physical inventory checks. Required Skills and Qualifications: Education: Commerce Graduate or Master's degree in Commerce. Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in Accounting, taxation, and Administrative roles. Technical Skills: Proficient in Tally ERP 9, MS Office tools (Excel, Word, power point), Saral TDS and familiarity with Bank Portals, GST Portal, Income Tax portals. Knowledge: Sound understanding of accounting principles, Indian taxation (TDS, GST, Professional Tax), labour law compliance, and general office administration best practices. Attributes: High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and multitasking skills, ability to work independently, proactive, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.