Youth Engagement Officer - TechPath

Plan International; Bojonegoro; On-site; IDR 200,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Youth Engagement Officer to enhance AI fluency among young workers in Indonesia. The role involves recruitment, relationship building, and developing strategies to engage youth, particularly women from underserved backgrounds. The successful candidate will coordinate with specialists and manage recruitment processes, ensuring youth are supported throughout their journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in private sector engagement.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruitment and ensuring youth engagement.
• Developing a Youth Engagement Strategy aligned with project targets.
• Managing recruitment processes and supporting youth during reskilling.

Skills

Negotiation

Networking

Interpersonal Skills

Facilitation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Job description

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The rapid growth of the digital industry globally presents significant opportunities for Indonesia, a burgeoning economic nation. The Indonesian Ministry of Commerce projects the country’s digital economy to reach $146 billion by 2025, the largest in ASEAN, and create 3.7 million additional jobs according to McKinsey Global Institute. To support this growth, Indonesia will need nine million digital talents by 2030, averaging 600,000 new digital workers annually. Currently, there is a critical need for experts in AI and cloud computing.

Youth are pivotal in leveraging Indonesia’s demographic bonus to achieve its vision of becoming a developed country by 2045. However, many young Indonesians face challenges in accessing essential technology and digital skills, crucial for success in today’s job market. Rural and economically disadvantaged youth are particularly affected, with limited access to computers and the internet. Even those with access often lack sufficient digital literacy, hindering their job search and career advancement.

According to 2023 BPS data, 25.80% of Indonesian youth are classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), with female youth experiencing double the unemployment rate compared to males. This highlights the urgent need to bridge the digital skills gap and empower young Indonesians to thrive in the digital era. To address this need, we propose the "AI Fluency for Young Workers" program, an 18-month initiative aimed at enhancing AI fluency among young workers and recent graduates in Indonesia, particularly young women from underserved backgrounds.

To respond to these challenges, Plan Indonesia with support from Exxon Mobil will launch TechPath: Bridging Youth to STEM Careers. This program aims to support marginalized youth, particularly young women, to secure jobs in growing industries by acquiring market-driven technical and basic skills in IT sectors. With a target of 50 participants aged 18–29 years (80% women) through our digital platform, KitaKerja, we aim to reach youth living in Bojonegoro. Additionally, we will leverage digital platforms and social media to expand our reach and engage potential participants. KitaKerja can also track the progress and learning journeys of youth participants.

Role Purpose

The Youth Engagement Officer will be responsible for recruitment. She/he will ensure all recruited youth engage with the program from start to finish. She/he will initiate, establish, and maintain relationships with youth and/or youth organizations to support key project achievements. She/He will also coordinate with the TVET & Digital Learning Specialist and YEE MER & KM Specialist for monitoring the achievements of youth alumni.

Dimensions of the Role

• The post holder reports to the Project Manager.
• The role involves developing a Youth Engagement Strategy aligned with the project targets.
• Providing technical assistance and advice on training materials and approaches related to youth engagement.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with youth and youth organizations to support project goals.
• Performing other tasks as required by the supervisor.
• Representing YPII in forums and events at national, regional, and global levels as requested.

Accountabilities

Program Quality

• Providing technical input into youth engagement strategy, including design, indicators, and implementation plans.
• Developing and reviewing program guidelines, proposals, tools, and materials for youth engagement.
• Staying updated on youth engagement tools from Plan International, including utilization of MMIS for monitoring youth achievements.
• Mapping relevant youth organizations, building contacts, liaising, and collaborating with them.
• Implementing mechanisms for ongoing engagement with youth and stakeholders, providing opportunities for youth to voice their opinions.
• Managing recruitment processes, supporting youth during reskilling, and ensuring support continues through placement and post-placement stages.
• Alerting the Project Manager and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders regarding workplan variations.
• Developing and maintaining relations with youth organizations to support youth development.
• Creating a solid recruitment plan and ensuring high-quality results.
• Ensuring youth data is accurately maintained from enrollment through completion.
• Promoting the use of youth engagement platforms among youth and organizations.

Building Capacity

• Advising project staff on improving project quality.
• Providing capacity building for partners in youth engagement within economic sectors.
• Monitoring and evaluating partner and consultant performance related to youth engagement.
• Supporting continuous learning through workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Learning

• Documenting learning outcomes in project reports.
• Sharing best practices and incorporating them into future activities.
• Developing ToRs for youth engagement activities.
• Staying informed on current youth movement trends nationally and globally, including COVID-19 context.
• Seeking innovations and improvements in program practices for ongoing enhancement.

Networking and Advocacy

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with youth organizations to support project goals.
• Representing YPII in forums related to TVET and youth as requested.

Safeguarding PSHEA for Children and Program Participants

• Embedding Plan International’s policies on safeguarding in all project phases.
• Participating in capacity building on safeguarding policies.
• Submitting required documentation related to safeguarding and GESI policies.
• Practicing responsibilities under safeguarding policies and reporting concerns appropriately.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Project Manager: support and capacity building.
• TVET & Digital Learning Specialist: technical support.
• YEE MER & KM Specialist: coordination for monitoring data.
• GESI Specialist: GESI integration and monitoring.

External

• Implementing partners: support and capacity building.
• Consultants: review of deliverables.
• Private Sector Associations: engagement for placements and platform utilization.
• Youth communities: recruitment and capacity building.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in private sector engagement, especially with MSMEs and HR networks.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.
• Knowledge of industry labor trends during COVID-19 in Indonesia.
• Good interpersonal, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Judgment to handle conflicts appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Extensive networks with MSMEs and companies in targeted regions.
• Willing to be based in Bojonegoro, East Java.

Networks with youth organizations and youth (ages 18–29).

Physical Environment

• Based at the project site in Bojonegoro, East Java.

HOW TO APPLY:

All information will be treated confidentially. We will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. Please submit your application letter and CV in English by May 23rd, 2025.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken following Plan International’s PSHEA policies.

As a child-centered development organization, we are committed to children’s rights and protection from violence and abuse.

We promote equality and do not tolerate discrimination. We support gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion, fostering good practices and attitudes.

Note: Plan International will never request payment via unsolicited emails from candidates.