Country Head Indonesia

Lead Exposure Elimination Project (Leep); Indonesia; Remote; IDR 1,200,000,000 - 1,800,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid leave

Sick and parental leave

4% pension contribution

Health insurance

Annual team retreat

Remote, global team

Job summary

LEEP is seeking a Country Head to lead our Indonesia operations and drive large-scale reductions in lead exposure across the country. You will spearhead advocacy, build government relationships and coordinate work across government, industry and research sectors to deliver evidence, data, and technical assistance.

This senior role requires extensive government and policy experience, strong diplomacy, and the ability to collaborate with international partners to eliminate childhood lead poisoning

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in government, policy or public affairs in Indonesia.
• Direct exposure to regulatory processes and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy strategy with federal and provincial ministries and regulators.
• Represent LEEP with government, partners and media in Indonesia.
• Coordinate collaboration across government, industry and research sectors to maximize impact.
• Oversee country programs and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Skills

Policy experience

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English Indonesian

Strategic thinking

Public affairs

Job description

Application deadline: 15 November 2026
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: Full-time
Location: Remote; Indonesia preferred but not required. LEEP is currently unable to sponsor visas.
Time zone: Candidates must be located between UTC+5 and UTC+8.
Language: Full professional proficiency in English required; full professional proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia strongly preferred.

About the Role

LEEP is seeking an exceptional Country Head to lead our Indonesia operations and drive rapid, large-scale reductions in lead exposure across the country. As LEEP’s senior representative in Indonesia, you will lead our country operations and partnerships, spearhead our advocacy strategy, and build and maintain relationships with relevant government ministries and institutions. You will coordinate the delivery of evidence, data, training and technical assistance requested by government partners, and coordinate work across government, industry and research sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to make a transformational impact on public health in Indonesia, working closely with senior government officials, industry leaders and international stakeholders to eliminate childhood lead poisoning from paint.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Advocacy

• Lead LEEP’s advocacy strategy with federal and provincial ministries, bodies, regulators and policymakers
• Serve as LEEP’s primary representative with government, partners and media in Indonesia
• Provide high-quality information and technical inputs to support government decision-making
• Coordinate work across government, industry and research to maximise impact

Programme Implementation and Oversight

• Oversee implementation of research studies, regulatory advocacy and industry engagement programmes
• Develop strategies and execute high-quality approaches that achieve results in line with programme goals
• Monitor progress against country-specific objectives

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, key opinion leaders, regulatory bodies, policymakers and think tanks
• Engage with industry leaders, manufacturers and trade associations
• Represent LEEP at high-level meetings, conferences and policy forums
• Develop partnerships with local and international organisations

What We’re Looking For

• Mission-driven: passion for LEEP’s mission and values, and a strong commitment to meaningful, scalable impact
• 10-15+ years of work experience, including substantial work in government, policy or public affairs in Indonesia, with direct exposure to regulatory processes and senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of Indonesia’s political, regulatory and business landscape
• Exceptional stakeholder management and diplomatic skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication in English and preferably Bahasa Indonesia
• Strategic thinking with a proven track record of driving policy or regulatory change
• Experience working with international organisations or multinational companies

Other promising attributes: experience in environmental policy, public health or chemical regulation; an established network within Indonesian government and industry; familiarity with WHO, UNEP or other international health/environmental frameworks.

What LEEP Offers

• A chance to have a very large positive impact on the world
• 33 days of paid leave
• Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
• 4% pension contribution or equivalent
• Health insurance in places where government healthcare is limited
• Annual team retreat
• A flexible, supportive and close-knit remote team of 70+ people across five continents