Indonesia Program Manager

Clean Air Asia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental NGO in Jakarta seeks a Program Manager to lead clean air and climate initiatives. Responsibilities include project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical guidance. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 5+ years in relevant projects, preferably in environmental sectors in Indonesia. Competitive remuneration offered with flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project/program management in environmental sectors.
• Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience working with or in government institutions or NGOs in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of clean air programs.
• Manage project teams and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Oversee reporting processes for donors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Proposal writing

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Clean Air Asia is an international non-governmental organization leading the regional mission for better air quality, and healthier, more livable cities throughout Asia. Our mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia and contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable, and healthier region. We empower governments and cities by inspiring action and focusing efforts on the planning and implementation of solutions at scale, fostering regional cooperation to address issues of mutual concern, and ensuring the integration of air quality management across sectors and institutions. Our work focuses on implementing solutions that reduce air pollution, its detrimental health impacts, and mitigate climate crisis. We do so by providing policy guidance, building capacity, and making compelling cases for action among stakeholders at city, national, and regional levels. Since 2008, we have been a United Nations-recognized partnership comprised of more than 250 organizations in Asia and internationally, with six Country Networks (Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam). Our headquarters are in Manila, Philippines, and we have offices in Beijing, China, and New Delhi, India.

Clean Air Asia is expanding its portfolio on clean air and climate change in Indonesia. Under the Clean Air Asia Indonesia office, our portfolio includes promoting clean air action plans, providing research to formulate evidence-based policies, and implementing solutions to achieve clean air in cities.

We are currently recruiting a Program Manager on a full-time consultancy contract to join our dynamic team at Clean Air Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia. We are looking for a highly organized and results-oriented professional with experience managing and coordinating a range of environmental and development projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in program and project planning, implementation, and monitoring; proposal writing and development; as well as experience working with data analysis and stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors. Experience working with Indonesian government officials, managing project teams, and coordinating across multiple stakeholders is essential, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

II. JOB PURPOSE

To provide lead project development and implementation, management, and stakeholder engagement, as well as deliver outputs in accordance with Clean Air Asia’s standards.

III.RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the Indonesia Director, the primary duties of the Indonesia Program Manager will include:
Lead the overall design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clean air and climate-related programs in Indonesia.

• Develop project work plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure smooth and effective program execution.
• Manage project teams and consultants to deliver high-quality outputs in a timely manner.
• Oversee reporting processes for both donors and Clean Air Asia headquarters.
• Provide technical guidance on air quality management, emissions inventories, climate co-benefits, and evidence-based policy development.
• Represent Clean Air Asia in meetings with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, and academic institutions at both national and local levels.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, capacity-building sessions, and multi-stakeholder discussions.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities in line with Clean Air Asia’s strategic goals in Indonesia.
• Support proposal development and donor engagement processes.
• Collaborate with the communications team to promote program impact, visibility, and stakeholder engagement.

IV. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Climate Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project/program management in environmental or development sectors, preferably with a focus on air quality or climate change.
• Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects, donor reporting, and leading diverse teams.
• Experience working with or in government institutions, international organizations, or NGOs in Indonesia.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia’s environmental policy landscape, particularly related to air quality and climate change.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

V. OUTPUT/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Indonesia Program Manager will be engaged on a full-time basis for 12 months, from 1 November2025 to 1November2026, adhering to Clean Air Asia’s regular working hours and observing the official work calendar of its Indonesia office. While primarily based in Jakarta, the Indonesia Program Manager may be required to travel through stakeholder engagement, project monitoring, or field visits as necessary.

The Indonesia Program Manager is expected to oversee and ensure the timely delivery of all project components, including strategic work plans, progress and completion reports, stakeholder coordination documentation, and performance evaluations. Key deliverables include regular progress updates, detailed project documentation, and final project reports aligned with Clean Air Asia’s quality standards.

Monthly remuneration will be processed upon submission of an approved timesheet and invoice. Performance will be evaluated periodically in accordance with Clean Air Asia’s Consultant Performance Evaluation Guidelines as outlined in Section 6.3.6 of the Operations Manual.

VI. DURATION, REMUNERATION and OTHER BENEFITS

The selected candidate will be appointed for 12 months under a full-time consultancy contract, with the possibility of an extension based on funding and satisfactory performance. The remuneration is competitive but may vary subject to the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

VII. HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application through our portalhttps://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/indonesia-program-manageron or before 31October 2025. All applicants should state the reasons for their interest in the position, relevant details of qualifications and experience (inclusion of documents/files demonstrating previous work is encouraged), and contact details for three referees. We encourage early application as applications will be processed as they are received so the recruiting process may end earlier than the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.