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District Program Manager

  • Company

    Mobile Creches

  • Location

    Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    5 - 10 years

About Mobile Creches

Mobile Creches works with the children in the birth – 12 years age group, living on the construction sites & slums of Delhi (NCR). Our experience on ground, strengthens our voice to advocate for policy change. Till date, we’ve reached out to 7,50,000 children, trained 6,500 women as childcare workers, run 650 daycare centres & partnered with 200 builders. In the slums, we ensure childccare arrangements and health through community run creches and linkages with state services. We reach 14,000 children through these programmes every year.

Overview of the Role

The District Project Manager (DPM) will lead program operations in Gadchiroli district. The role requires strong leadership, program implementation expertise, and the ability to build transformative partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders at district and block levels. The DPM will oversee program design, supervision, team management, and quality assurance, ensuring that targets are met effectively and within timelines.

Job Description

Program Management:
• Lead the implementation of childcare programs across specified blocks in Gadchiroli, ensuring adherence to organizational protocols and quality standards.
• Establish new crèche centres as per project plans.
• Achieve and maintain minimum average monthly attendance of 75% children per crèche.
• Monitor child health outcomes—ensuring children attending =15 days/month for 4 consecutive months show measurable improvements.
• Roll out the Parents Engagement Program (PEP) on ECD, nutrition, and hygiene.
• Drive continuous quality improvement in areas such as infrastructure, staffing, and child learning environment.
• Conduct annual centre-level risk and safety assessments.
• Strengthen community participation via parent involvement, Creche Management Committees (CMCs), and awareness campaigns.
• Develop district-specific work plans, budgets, and strategies aligned with MC’s objectives.
• Address operational challenges proactively with strategic and adaptive solutions.
• Develop annual work plans, budgets, and context-specific strategies in alignment with organizational objectives and project management frameworks.
• Implement robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, conduct regular field visits to assess program fidelity, effectiveness, and progress.
• Review the program periodically, analyzing data, conduct case studies, and share success stories. Identify delivery gaps, take corrective measures, and ensure milestones and targets are met.
• Be flexible and ready to undertake any task related to the program, adapting to changing circumstances and requirements. Address program-related challenges promptly and effectively.

Stakeholder Engagement:
• Strengthening convergence with ICDS, Health, and Nutrition departments at district and block levels to improve service delivery and referrals
• Facilitate joint reviews and convergence opportunities.
• Position Mobile Creches as a key ECCD actor in the district.

Financial Management:
• Ensure optimal use of funds and resources across all operational centres.
• Lead project budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial forecasting.
• Maintain transparent and compliant financial records in line with organisational policies.

Team Leadership:
• The DPM will directly supervise block-level coordinators and district support staff
• Conduct staff meetings to set goals, assess progress, and build a collaborative culture.
• Encourage innovation, problem-solving, and accountability among team members.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project activities.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and electronic communication.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; fluency in Marathi (spoken and reading) and Hindi (spoken); knowledge of the local language will be an advantage.
• Excellent documentation, analysis, and presentation abilities.
• Strong people management skills and experience in leading diverse teams.
• Community engagement and mobilization skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability in challenging contexts.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and proactive work ethic.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with efficient time management.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Management, MBA, or an equivalent field.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in program implementation, preferably in Nutrition, Health, Sanitation, or Early Childhood Development in rural and tribal contexts. • Strong track record of leading teams, managing stakeholders, and achieving measurable outcomes.