Manager - Indonesia

IDinsight; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,696,857 - 4,929,143; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive international health insurance

Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave

Professional development budget

Job summary

IDinsight is seeking a Manager to oversee client projects in Metro Manila, Philippines. The role involves strategic counsel, project management, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a graduate degree and 6-10 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and contributions to social impact.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of progressive work experience in product management or consulting.
• Experience managing iterative design cycles.
• Ability to synthesize complex findings into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client projects to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Manage project execution and ensure quality control.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Skills

Product development expertise

Stakeholder management

Exceptional writing and communication

Strategic leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in related fields

Job description

Manager (Indonesia)

About the Manager role

Managers and Senior Managers are dynamic leaders who drive evidence‑informed decision‑making at scale. These roles provide diverse, high‑impact experiences spanning strategic client advisory, technical excellence, team leadership, and organizational growth. We seek intellectually curious, resilient, and team‑oriented individuals who, in addition to developing professional and technical skills, are highly motivated to grapple with the difficulties and unpredictability of trying to improve lives at scale.

Responsibilities

Leading client engagements and building trusted advisor relationships

• Overseeing all aspects of client projects to deliver high‑quality outputs that drive social impact.
• Providing strategic counsel and establishing themselves as experts and trusted advisors to senior leaders in governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially impactful businesses.
• Managing client expectations, navigating complex stakeholder dynamics, and maintaining strong relationships throughout project lifecycles.

Driving technical excellence across projects

• Facilitating user research and co‑design workshops with government officials and project counterparts to surface user requirements and define prototype scope.
• Managing the design and iterative development of a dashboard interface with an AI‑assisted query layer in close collaboration with external technical partners.
• Conducting structured testing cycles with end users and overseeing tool deployment across a defined set of government units.
• Developing a monitoring framework to track usage, uptake, and early outcomes throughout the pilot period.

Managing project execution and team coordination

• Overseeing project management systems, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure efficient execution.
• Ensuring quality control throughout all project phases from design through final delivery.
• Managing full project budgets, strategically allocating resources to maximize impact and efficiency, and anticipating budget risks early and offering solutions to stay on track.
• Managing project and office‑related safety and security risk management for team members.
• Adapting project plans in response to field realities, client needs, and emerging challenges.

Mentoring and developing junior staff

• Professionally developing Associates and Senior Associates by providing regular coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities aligned with individual development paths.
• Building high‑performing, cohesive teams that deliver exceptional results.

Contributing to organizational growth and development

• Contributing to client development and external communications by identifying opportunities, generating ideas, and leading concept note and proposal creation.
• Contributing to IDinsight's organizational evolution by refining methodologies, piloting new approaches, and improving internal systems.
• Engaging in knowledge sharing, internal training, and cross‑office collaboration.

Qualifications

Credentials

• Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in computer science, information systems, economics, or related quantitative/social science fields.
• 6‑10 years of progressive work experience in product management, computer science, consulting, or international development, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong product development expertise, with history of managing iterative design cycles, translating user requirements into technical specifications, and coordinating with developers and data scientists.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills, with experience navigating complex partnerships across government agencies, donor organizations, implementing partners, and senior leadership.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical findings into strategic recommendations for diverse audiences, including executive leadership, donors, and policymakers.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership as a proactive problem‑solver who anticipates obstacles, develops innovative solutions, and drives initiatives forward independently.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff, providing technical guidance and building analytical capacity within teams.

Additional preferred qualifications

• Fluency in the local language(s) of country placement and/or prior in‑country management experience.
• Track record of peer‑reviewed publications, policy influence, or thought leadership in international development.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, or donor relationships.

Professional development

Skill and career development are core to IDinsight's values and long‑term impact strategy, and have been noted highlights of teammates’ experiences. IDinsighters receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership, support from talented peers, and are given considerable autonomy when ready. They maintain professional development plans and are given "stretch" opportunities designed to strengthen a variety of skills. Real‑time feedback is embedded in our culture and formal structure enables maximum professional growth. Additionally, teammates have access to an annual professional development stipend that they are encouraged to utilize to explore their career interests and develop their skills.

Nuts & bolts

Location

Manager positions will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with possible significant regional travel depending on project needs and organizational expansion.

Start date

Start dates will be mutually agreed upon, taking into account both candidate preferences and project timelines. This recruitment round is part of IDinsight’s efforts to build a pipeline of strong candidates, in anticipation of upcoming projects. While we do not have fixed start dates at this time, we expect opportunities to arise throughout the year. Candidates may be invited to join IDinsight as early as immediately or later in the year, depending on project timing and organizational needs. We welcome applications from individuals excited to contribute to our work and who have some flexibility around when they can start.

Work authorization

IDinsight is not able to sponsor work authorization for this role. Successful candidates will not require IDinsight to sponsor their work authorization in the office in which they'll be based.

Compensation

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experiences IDinsight is hiring for, and competitive within the global development sector. We are especially proud of the people‑focused benefits we offer including comprehensive international health insurance, including mental health coverage; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; relocation benefits; a travel stipend; technology and work from home stipends; a professional development budget; and more.

IDinsight’s commitment to reducing power asymmetries

IDinsight is committed to reducing power asymmetries in the social sector. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion reflects our understanding of the need for the sector to abandon unhealthy practices of the past. We wish to be part of a new generation of international NGOs who are honest about this history and transparent about our role in the present. Our commitment is also aligned with the impact of our work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDinsight is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create a diverse and supportive workplace.