Project Officer

UN Atlas; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Indonesia, through the INSIGHT project, is seeking a Project Officer to coordinate day-to-day activities, align work plans, budgets, and timelines, and act as a liaison among government, partners, and civil society.

The role emphasizes capacity building, knowledge management, adaptive management, and strong stakeholder engagement to strengthen environmental financing governance and advance sustainable development in Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex development projects with multiple partners.
• Familiarity with results-based management and UN procedures is desirable.
• Ability to organize workshops and prepare high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning and implementation according to work plans and budgets.
• Monitor progress, identify challenges, and liaise with government institutions and partners.
• Provide technical and programmatic support for evidence generation and knowledge management.
• Support adaptive management and procurement coordination to ensure project execution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Budget monitoring

Adaptive management

Capacity building

Communication

Job description

Work arrangement On-site / Duty station

Organizational Context

UNDP Indonesia champions national ownership of development programs, aligning with the Jakarta Commitment to strengthen aid effectiveness. All assistance is implemented by national entities, focusing on capacity development through institutional reform, leadership training, and public education. The INSIGHT project specifically aims to enhance the Indonesian Environment Fund (IEF) as a credible environmental financing institution, improving its governance, operations, and financial management for sustainable development outcomes.

Job Purpose

The Project Officer will provide crucial day‑to‑day support for the INSIGHT Project, ensuring activities align with work plans, budgets, and timelines. This role involves coordinating interventions, managing stakeholder relationships, organizing capacity-building events, and monitoring progress. The incumbent will act as a key liaison, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders and facilitating effective communication. By supporting project delivery, promoting innovation, and leveraging evidence and partnerships, the Project Officer will contribute significantly to strengthening environmental financing governance and advancing sustainable development impact in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer will serve as a central point for project coordination and implementation, ensuring timely delivery of activities and fostering collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. Key duties include supporting project planning and implementation according to work plans and budgets, monitoring progress, and identifying operational challenges. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders, including government institutions, development partners, and civil society, to facilitate consultations and maintain partnerships. Additionally, the officer will provide technical and programmatic support for evidence generation, knowledge management, and capacity-building initiatives. Strategic support includes contributing to adaptive management and identifying solutions to implementation challenges. Financial and operational support encompasses budget monitoring, facilitating procurement, and coordinating service providers to ensure efficient project execution.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of experience is required, with 8 years of relevant experience preferred. This includes demonstrated experience in implementing development projects with multiple stakeholders, project planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting. Experience in organizing workshops, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and preparing high‑quality reports is essential. Familiarity with UNDP procedures and results-based management is desirable.

Skills

Core values include respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability. Key competencies encompass self‑awareness, ethical conduct, collaboration, partnership building, strategic thinking, results‑driven performance, managing complexity, planning, professionalism, sound judgment, and adaptability. Specific expertise areas include community development, administration, logistics, procurement, and commodities.

Languages

Required English, Indonesian

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