Country Launch Manager

Jobtailor; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PxD is seeking a senior program leader to drive the organization’s founding presence in Indonesia, including entity setup, banking, regulatory matters, and local strategic direction.

You will own end-to-end program management, build partnerships with government agencies, donors, and academic partners, and contribute to fundraising and external communications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in management, policy advisory, international development or public sector strategy.
• Experience leading digital development or data-driven programs.
• Strong writing and communication in English; Bahasa Indonesia proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end management of new programs from design through delivery and impact measurement.
• Lead or contribute to evidence-based program design and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop funding proposals and donor-facing materials.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government agencies, donors, and local partners.

Skills

Program management

Evidence-based program design

Digital transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics/Public Policy/BD

Tools

Digital platforms

Data systems

Cloud-based apps

AI

Mobile technologies

Job description

• Support development of PxD's founding presence in Indonesia, including entity setup, banking, regulatory matters, and local strategic direction
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government agencies, donors, and local partners
• Represent PxD in donor meetings, academic partnerships, policy roundtables, and other external forums
• Develop and manage partnerships and service provider relationships
• Develop funding proposals and donor-facing materials
• Lead or contribute to evidence-based impact strategy and user-centered program design
• Own end-to-end management of new programs from design through delivery and impact measurement
• Lead rapid iteration of products and services tailored to the Indonesian market
• Contribute to budgets, timelines, resourcing, vendor and partner agreements, and delivery milestones
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and management of a high-performing cross-functional team
• Contribute to internal and external communications and fundraising
• Codify institutional insights, share best practices, and mentor junior staff

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex programs and partnerships within the Indonesian context, with a strong focus on evidence-based program design, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in navigating regulatory environments and leading high-performing teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Current and ongoing work authorization in Indonesia
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, International Development, Technology Management, Digital Transformation, or a related field
• At least 7 years of professional experience in management, policy advisory, international development, public sector strategy, digital transformation, or agriculture
• Proven experience leading digital development, technology-enabled service delivery, or data-driven programs
• Familiarity with digital platforms, data systems, cloud-based applications, AI, mobile technologies, or digital public infrastructure
• Strong understanding and experience of evidence-based program design, research methodologies, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) approaches
• Proven ability to build and manage senior-level relationships with government institutions, donors, research organizations, and external partners
• Experience navigating local regulations and ensuring legal and operational compliance
• Experience leading and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, including within a matrix management structure
• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets, operational plans, and competing priorities
• Experience supporting the setup of a new country office, market, or program from the ground up
• Tenacity and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities and delivering under tight timelines
• Experience contributing to external communications, fundraising, or donor-facing materials
• Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, advanced presentation skills, and ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
• Working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia
• Willingness to travel to field sites
• Right to live and work in Indonesia

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex programs and partnerships within the Indonesian context, with a strong focus on evidence-based program design, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in navigating regulatory environments and leading high-performing teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Program Management
• Evidence-Based Program Design
• Digital Transformation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Budget Management

Hard Skills

• Program Design
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Data-Driven Programs
• Digital Development
• Policy Advisory
• Operational Compliance
• Budget Management
• Research Methodologies
• International Development
• Public Sector Strategy

Soft Skills

• Tenacity
• Self-Motivation
• Proactive Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Team Leadership

Industry Keywords

• International Development
• Public Policy
• Agricultural Economics
• Business Administration
• Digital Public Infrastructure

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Platforms
• Data Systems
• Cloud-Based Applications
• AI
• Mobile Technologies