Programme Coordinator

Puskapa; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidaridad in Indonesia seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the GCF palm oil initiative in West Kalimantan. You will plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate multi-year programs, translating strategic goals into executable workplans with clear milestones, and ensuring alignment with donor reporting requirements and impact indicators.

You will cultivate strategic alliances with government bodies, private sector partners, NGOs, and communities; supervise a diverse project team; manage budgets

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a senior position within the palm oil sector.
• Strong background in project and programme management with a track record of large-scale implementation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate palm oil projects in West Kalimantan.
• Produce regular project reports (quarterly and annual).
• Develop PMEL frameworks for sustainability programs.
• Ensure donor reporting alignment and impact indicators.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with donors, private sector actors, and civil society.
• Supervise the GCF project team and represent Solidaridad in stakeholder forums.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Agriculture/Forestry/Natural Resource Management

Job description

Solidaridad is a global network organization working on sustainable, resource-efficient and inclusive supply chain development. Solidaridad (www.solidaridadnetwork.org) is working for fostering sustainability and empowerment of smallholders and workers, by developing scalable and economically sustainable solutions in the agricultural and industrial landscape in close collaboration with governments, businesses and communities.

Responsibilities

• Project Management:
  • Planning, Implement, monitor, and evaluate various projects located in West Kalimantan.
  • Produce regular project reports; quarterly and annual reports.
  • Designing and implementing robust PMEL frameworks for sustainability programs.
  • Ensuring alignment with donor reporting requirements and impact indicators.
  • Translating strategic goals into executable workplans with clear milestones.
• Cultivating strategic alliances with donors, private sector actors, and civil society.
• Team Oversight: Supervise and ensure the optimal performance of the GCF project team.
• Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with provincial and district governments.
• Partnership Building: Build solid relationships with local oil palm companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Financial Compliance: Ensure project expense reporting complies with Solidaridad’s finance and administration reporting standards.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Senior Program Manager – Agriculture Carbon to ensure the high quality of all project deliverables.
• Representation: Represent the organization in essential stakeholder forums at both the provincial and district levels.
• Data Collection: Take responsibility for collecting baseline and endline data for the projects.
• Environmental Understanding: Demonstrate an understanding of biodiversity protection & conservation strategies and related issues such as sustainable commodity and jurisdictional approaches.
• Other Duties: Perform any other tasks assigned by the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

Extensive Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior position within the palm oil sector is typically required.
• Strong background in project and programme management, demonstrating a proven track record of successfully implementing, monitoring, and evaluating large-scale projects.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of certification schemes such as Rain Forest Alliance, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) systems.
• Strong understanding on biodiversity protection and conservation strategies.

Educational Background:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field like Agriculture, Agronomy, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management is essential.

Geographical Knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience working in Southeast Asia, particularly in Kalimantan, Indonesia, is a key qualification for this role.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of local regulatory environments, government systems, and community dynamics to effectively lead strategic commodity initiatives, especially within the palm oil sector.

Leadership and Management:

• This is a senior role that requires strong leadership skills to guide and inspire a diverse team.
• Must have a proven ability to manage and develop staff, and to make critical decisions.

Stakeholder Management:

• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is crucial including provincial and district governments, local communities, smallholders, international organizations, and corporate partners.

Strategic Planning and Systems Thinking:

• Developing long-term strategies that integrate environmental, social, and economic goals.
• Applying systems thinking to navigate interdependencies across supply chains.
• Anticipating risks and opportunities in dynamic policy and market contexts.
• The role involves overseeing significant budgets.
• Must be proficient in budget management, financial planning, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.

Communication and Reporting:

• Exceptional communication skills are essential for this role, enabling the Project Coordinator to effectively represent the organization in multi-stakeholder forums and strategic dialogues.
• Must be adept at preparing high-quality project documentation and reports tailored to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to coordinate seamlessly across functions, bridging programmatic, financial, operational, and technical teams, to ensure alignment, clarity, and timely delivery of project outcomes.

Problem-Solving and Adaptability:

• The palm oil sector can be complex and fast-paced, requiring a manager who is adaptable, resilient, and skilled at identifying and resolving complex issues and risks as they arise.

Capacity Building and knowledge transfer:

• Facilitating training and mentoring for field teams, partners, and smallholders, promoting peer learning and south-south collaboration, provide support on developing toolkits, manuals, and participatory learning materials.

Solidaridad aims to be an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.