Partnership Facilitator II

Compassion International; Manado; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion International in Indonesia seeks a Partnership Facilitator to strengthen local partner ownership and capacity across Sangihe/North Sulawesi. You will nurture mutual trust, manage partner relationships, and mobilize resources to drive holistic child development.

This role requires 3+ years in community development or partnership management, strong English, and excellent communication. Flexibility in hours and willingness to relocate are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Indonesian citizen with relevant academic background.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in community development or partnership management.
• Experience working in Sangihe/North Sulawesi Province or remote settings; willing to relocate.
• Advanced Business English; strong writing and speaking skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite; internet-savvy.
• Flexible working hours; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of program cycle management across WASH, Education, Livelihoods, and grants.
• Ability to develop networks for partnerships and local resource mobilization.
• Knowledge of child protection issues is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Compassion International and local partners to strengthen ownership.
• Manage partnership relationships through established processes to improve outcomes.
• Mobilize internal and external resources to support partners.
• Promote holistic child development across all partnership activities.
• Work independently on moderately complex issues and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Business English

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Program cycle management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Christian Ministry, Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Area of Assignment: Sangihe/ North Sulawesi Province

This intermediate-level professional serves as the primary liaison between Compassion International and local partner organizations, playing a key role in strengthening local ownership and building the capacity and resources of partners to support children and youth within their communities.

The Partnership Facilitator develops and maintains relationships with partners characterized by mutual respect, trust, and collaboration. The role is responsible for managing partnership relationships through established partner management processes, supporting improved program outcomes, and promoting a holistic child development approach across all aspects of the partnership. This includes mobilizing internal and external resources to help partners achieve sustainable impact.

At this career level, the incumbent works independently on moderately complex issues, applies professional judgment, and contributes to continuous improvement of partnership effectiveness.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Qualifications

• Indonesian citizen

• Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Social Sciences, Christian Ministry, Management or a related field

• At least three years of experience in community development, partnership management, or relevant field

• Prior experience working in Sangihe/North Sulawesi Province or other remote settings, and willingness to relocate with family, is essential

• Bilingual with advanced proficiency in Business English (speaking and writing)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and comfortable with internet applications

• Flexible with working hours when necessary

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated integrity, initiative, and adaptability

• Skilled in program cycle management across areas such as WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education, Livelihood development, and grant management

• Ability to develop and maintain networks for partnerships, strategic alliances and local resource mobilization

• Knowledge and sensitivity to child protection issues is highly preferred

Commitment to Service

• Demonstrates a strong passion and commitment to serving children and communities experiencing poverty and vulnerability , particularly in remote and resource-limited settings

• Shows empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect when working with diverse communities

• Motivated by purpose-driven work that contributes to sustainable community development and child well-being

• Candidates with strong relationship-building skills, an understanding of local culture, deep community ties, and fluency in local languages will be given special consideration

Travel Requirements

• May be required to travel up to 50% of normal schedule