Country Head Indonesia

Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP)

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Remote

IDR 981,960,000 - 1,058,335,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid leave

Sick leave and parental leave policies

4% pension contribution

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance in places withLimited

Annual team retreat

Close-knit remote team of 70+ across 5

Job summary

LEEP is seeking a Country Head to lead our Indonesia operations and drive rapid, large-scale reductions in lead exposure across the country. You will act as LEEP’s senior representative, spearhead advocacy with ministries, and coordinate training, data, and technical assistance for government partners.

You will build partnerships with government, industry and researchers while engaging international stakeholders to eliminate childhood lead poisoning from paint in Indonesia.

Qualifications

Experience leading policy or regulatory change in Indonesia.
Strong stakeholder management with government and industry partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Indonesian preferred.
Ability to coordinate cross-sector teams and partnerships.
Background in public health, environmental policy or chemical regulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead advocacy with federal and provincial ministries, bodies, regulators and policymakers.
Represent LEEP with government, partners and media in Indonesia.
Provide high-quality information and inputs to support government decision-making.
Coordinate work across government, industry and research to maximise impact.
Oversee programmes and relationships across government, industry and think tanks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English communication

Strategic thinking

Diplomacy

Public affairs

Regulatory experience in Indonesia

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
Professional development opportunities
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

More Information

Salary Offer Dependent upon location and experience; open to negotiation. E.g., Rp981,960,251–Rp1,058,334,937 for Jakarta-based roles; $96,721 SGD–$110,376 for Singapore-based roles; ₹4,861,591 INR for Delhi-based roles; ฿2,014,426–฿2,298,816 for Bangkok-based roles.

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