Project Manager - Jenggala

Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International has operated in Indonesia since 1969, and in 2017, Yayasan Plan International Indonesia (Plan Indonesia) was established as the national entity of Plan International in Indonesia. Plan Indonesia is currently implementing Country Strategy 5 (CS 5) covering the fiscal year 2022 to 2027, where the country’s purpose is in line with the global Plan International’s Purpose “to advance children’s rights and equality for girls.” Plan is a dual mandate organization, in development and humanitarian. Plan Indonesia supports the humanitarian scale-up, aiming to be the NGO partner of choice to promote and support girls in emergencies. While Indonesia is a disaster-prone country, Plan Indonesia will support the needs and gaps experienced by children and young people, particularly girls in emergencies.

The Opportunity

The project manager will play a key role in ensuring the achievement of the project objectives which relate to the implementing the climate smart agriculture, livelihood, green skill, and gender responsive climate action in NTT and South Sulawesi. S/he is accountable for the successful implementation of projects with highest level of quality on Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) of GAC. S/he will support the Humanitarian Manager and the country leadership team in striving to strengthen YPII’s implementation of its mandate as a development organization and building the nexus between humanitarian and development. This role plays a critical role for Plan in Indonesia considering the country’s high vulnerability and exposure on climate change.

Key Responsibility :

1. Project Planning, Design and Development

• Support further project development relevant thematic area, and liaise with the Program Development Unit and Fundraising Department for resource mobilization for targeted donors.
• Provide facilitation and technical advisory during project development and acquisition process – with partners.
• Align the project design and implementation with Plan International principles on gender transformative and Programme and Influencing Quality Performance (PIQP).

2. Delivery of Project Implementation

• Lead the project delivery activities, while providing technical inputs to leverage project quality results and adhere to the value for money principle.
• Develop coordination and communication efforts with Area Implementation Managers NTT and PIA Manager to seek alignment with sponsorship program delivery and target.
• Lead the delivery and monitoring of financial management (budget planning and expenditure) of the project, achieving accuracy and reliability of financial reports, following Plan Indonesia’s and donors’ standards and compliance.
• Lead the monitoring of technical outputs from project, to ensure the quality and governance of mobilization of goods and services to support project activities.
• Identify and manage the project risks and mitigation strategy, and plans for measures as well as keeps updating the Project Risk Registries.
• Lead the project closure process, audit, and transfer of project assets, ensuring compliance with Plan International policies and donor guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to the existing financial, procurement, and administrative processes in line with prevailing YPII rules and regulations.

3. Advocacy and Influencing

• Lead the advocacy and influencing of the project thematic area of expertise to inform policies at sub-national levels, and enrich CSO discussions and public opinion, contributing to the effort to build Plan Indonesia’s thought leadership in child rights and girls’ equality.
• Identify opportunities for deepening the cooperation and collaboration with the Government, NGOs, International Organisations (such as UN Agencies), and development partners on the project-related topics.
• Participates in Plan Indonesia and PII global and national campaigns and works with strategic partners on these issues.
• Participate and represent Plan Indonesia in sub-national and national platforms or conferences, should this opportunity arise.

4. Reporting and Knowledge Management

• Ensure project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) Framework, through coordination and working together with MER Coordinator/Specialist to design the framework.
• Develop the quality and timely submission of periodic reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly and annually) as per Plan Indonesia’s and donor’s reporting schedule.
• Lead monitoring the implementation of projects by using agreed monitoring tools, in the M&E Framework, supervise and monitor the baseline, midline, and end-line reporting process for ensuring the feedback loops.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the development of quality knowledge products as part of learning and strengthening Plan Indonesia’s thought leadership in project thematic topics.
• Ensures quality standards of document keeping, retrieval, and sharing mechanism

5. Communication, Partnership and People Management

• Establish good practice of partnership management aligning with Plan International Guidelines for Building Better Partnership, from partner assessment process to monitoring the partnership risk and agreement promoting mutual accountability and compliance.
• Lead and coordinate with relevant government stakeholders at sub-national levels, as well as establish new strategic partnerships and forum with relevant stakeholders sub-national and national.
• Adhere to RASCI in decision-making and communication in the implementation of projects.
• Be the focal person for the contact with Regional and Global Hub for project thematic, establish a good network and exchange learning and ideas with other Plan International Country and National Offices and Regional Offices.

6. Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GESI)

• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation, and as principles applied in day-to-day work.
• Participate actively in capacity building and learning events on Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion.
• Submit required documentation (reports, checklists, action plans) to implement policy, standards, and approaches on Safeguarding and GESI.
• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GESI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Requirements for The Role:

Experience and Knowledge

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences, agriculture, business, economic, climate change or gender studies.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project implementation relevant to livelihood, agriculture and climate change, including budget management, monitoring and evaluation, and quality project reporting. Experience working to provide technical assistance in responding to climate-smart livelihood is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in coordination with Government agencies/offices, NGOs, and INGOs for livelihood, agriculture and climate change.
• Demonstrated knowledge in international development tools: programme logic, monitoring dashboard, and community empowerment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender transformative approach, gender-based violence, child rights, and inclusion.
• Affinity to work with and for children and young people.
• Understanding of Indonesian Government policies, laws, and institutions in climate change, livelihood, agriculture and/or environment
• Good oral and written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English is a must.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support staff.
• Ability to function efficiently and effectively with little day-to-day supervision.
• Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and people management.

Skills

• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise cross-functional team members (Project Officer, MER, Finance).
• Resilient with strong organizational and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a national and regional structure and maintain close coordination with regional teams (MER, Digital, Finance, Communications).

Location: Based at Kupang, NTT. It is important to note that YPII currently applies a mix of working from Home and working from Office arrangements.

Reports to: straight line to Humanitarian Manager

Closing Date: 29 April 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence, as we pride ourselves on our professional service. We will contact you as soon as we have reviewed your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interviews. Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in English by clicking the yellow “Apply now >>” button on this page. The application deadline is 29 April 2026.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People (PSHEA) policy.

Yayasan Plan International Indonesia is committed to protecting children’s rights and ensuring equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and a culture that promotes gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Please note that Plan International never sends unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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