Senior Program Manager Indonesia

Lead Exposure Elimination Project

Jakarta Pusat

Remote

IDR 900,000,000 - 1,000,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid leave

Sick and parental leave policies

4% pension contribution or equivalent

Health Insurance where government care

Annual team retreat

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lead Exposure Elimination Project is seeking a Senior Program Manager Indonesia to drive our lead paint elimination effort. The role works remotely with Indonesia-based partners, focusing on government engagement, regulation development, and industry collaboration.

You will lead workstreams, manage stakeholders, and travel within Indonesia 8–12 weeks per year to advance program goals. Strong English skills are required, Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

Qualifications

Experience working with Indonesian government institutions and ministries.
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and drive progress.
Highly autonomous with strong interpersonal skills and initiative.
Proficient in English; Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with Indonesian government partners to advance lead paint regulation.
Engage with industry manufacturers to promote lead-free transitions and compliance.
Design and implement project plans, troubleshoot barriers, and share learnings with the team.
Coordinate with partners, researchers, and consultants to gather data and reports.
Lead recruitment and manage partnerships with local organisations.
Participate in weekly calls and 1:1s with management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Policy engagement

Government relations

Communication

Remote collaboration

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Job description

Senior Program Manager Indonesia

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Department: Program

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Indonesia - Remote

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Full time

Location: Remote; Indonesia preferred but not required. We are currently unable to sponsor visas. Exact working hours to be confirmed based on location, in order to optimise for overlap with program partners and LEEP's team. Flexibility is essential.

Time Zone: Candidates must be located between UTC +5 to UTC +8.

Language requirements: Full professional proficiency in English required. Full professional proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is preferred.

Salary: Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g., Rp927,406,904 for Jakarta-based roles; $96,721 SGD for Singapore-based roles; INR 4,861,591 INR for Delhi-based roles; ฿2,014,426 for Bangkok-based roles.

Extra Information: You can find out more about the role by watching this video

LEEP is seeking an experienced program leader to drive our lead paint elimination program in Indonesia. Working at the intersection of government policy, public health and industry engagement, you will build relationships with government stakeholders, support the development and implementation of lead paint regulation, and work with paint manufacturers to transition to lead‑free products. Read more about our approach here.

This role is for someone who understands how to work effectively with the government in Indonesia, can navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and is comfortable taking initiative to turn ambitious goals into practical progress. You will have the autonomy to lead workstreams, solve problems and represent LEEP credibly with government and industry partners. A successful candidate will be one who is highly autonomous, has strong interpersonal skills, and who shares LEEP's values.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with governments to introduce and implement lead paint regulation (30%)
- Engaging with policy‑makers across multiple ministries and agencies, maintaining relationships that support progress towards program goals
- Working with government partners to plan and advance regulatory activities, taking account of their priorities, processes and constraints
- Preparing advocacy communications, educational resources, and presentations to support government decision‑making
- Representing LEEP in government meetings and stakeholder workshops, communicating evidence and recommendations effectively
- Project planning with government partners
- Conducting training, providing technical input and follow‑up support to help partners progress agreed activities
Industry assistance (30%)
- Engaging with all manufacturers in Indonesia, both large companies and small‑and‑medium‑sized enterprises
- Presenting the case for lead paint phase‑out and how LEEP can support
- Working in collaboration with LEEP's paint technologist to find solutions to manufacturers' requirements
- Finding suppliers of non‑lead based raw materials
Strategy and planning (15%)
- Designing a project plan to meet LEEP's goals and considering stakeholders' requirements
- Troubleshooting any program blockers and identifying creative solutions
- Sharing learnings with the LEEP team and constantly improving our programs
Research and data collection (10%)
- Conducting paint studies: finding and purchasing paints, preparing samples, and sending them to the lab, in collaboration with government partners
- Preparing study reports and summarising existing literature
Recruitment, partnership building and management (5%)
- Recruiting local consultants and/or building partnerships with local organisations, and managing these relationships
Engage in weekly all‑hands calls, program team meetings and 1‑1s with your manager (10%)

What We're Looking For

Passion for LEEP's mission and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful, scalable impact
Demonstrated ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, understand their perspectives, address concerns and work towards shared objectives
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Experience engaging and working effectively with government institutions in Indonesia, with an understanding of how to navigate institutional priorities, stakeholder relationships and decision‑making processes
Ability to identify barriers to progress, exercise sound judgement and develop practical solutions in ambiguous environments
Strong prioritisation skills, with a clear sense of how work ties into LEEP's broader goals
Enterprising, a quick learner, and creative problem‑solver
Comfort with risk and ambiguity, and working with a high level of self‑direction
Ability to remain focused and solution‑oriented in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to work independently in a remote, international team while collaborating effectively with colleagues and external partners
Willing to travel for at least 8 to 12 weeks per year (mostly within Indonesia)
Full professional proficiency in English

Other promising attributes

Full professional proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is preferred but not required
Experience living and/or working in low‑and middle‑income countries

Work Environment

Our culture is one of genuine care for each other and passion for our work and its impact. We are a team that values collaboration, openness, and mutual support, which creates an environment where everyone can thrive while contributing to meaningful work.

Though we are a remote team, we are supportive and close-knit. We stay connected through weekly team calls and 1:1 calls, where we have conversations about both non-work and work topics; we regularly share photos and celebrate milestones and successes in our Slack; and we come together annually for an in‑person retreat to strengthen relationships and reflect on our mission.

Our team of 70+ people is based across five continents and speaks over 10 languages. We have diverse expertise, from medicine to environmental health to international law.

Our work schedule is flexible. Some of the team work 9‑5:30, and some adjust their daily schedule around school pick‑up. We value work‑life balance and rarely contact team members outside their work hours.

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