SOLIDARIDAD NETWORK JOB VACANCIES 2025
Vacancy announcement for the position of “Senior Programme Manager – Palm Oil”, Solidaridad Network Indonesia
Location: Jakarta – Indonesia
About Solidaridad
Yayasan Solidaridad Network Indonesia is part of Solidaridad Network Asia, provides on scalable and economically effective sustainability solutions in agriculture and commodities sector in collaboration with the governments, businesses, and the community. We aim to drive sustainability from niche to norm in Asian and global markets and amongst Asian producers in a way that supports people, planet and profits.
Yayasan Solidaridad Network Indonesia through its programmes and projects, committed to address challenges in better working condition, increased employment, improved productivity, create a more just, equitable, and inclusive society, taking actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable consumption and production, leading to a healthier plant for current and future generation.
Job Description
The position reports to the Country Manager of Solidaridad Network Indonesia, in Jakarta – Indonesia.
Key Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent organization within relevant national and international stakeholder groups including industry, technical and certification and standard-setting bodies.
- Develop partnerships with the national, provincial and district governments of Indonesia programs that support smallholders and other stakeholders in producing sustainable agro commodities.
- Deliver, in partnership with local and private sector partners, field level projects that support smallholders to produce sustainable palm oil.
- Take a leadership role in development and the implementation of program/ project plans and activities in close coordination with program partners in post inception phase, Identify, assess and manage the risks to achieve success of the program.
- Develop strategies, guidelines, manuals and procedures for program implementation.
- Working closely with the team, assist in the development, publication, industry adoption, monitoring protocol and reporting framework.
- Monitor and review relevant program activities, the operational budget against the contract and program agreements and supervise the implementation of the plans.
- Lead partnership development and ensure regular dialogues with local partners, communities, relevant organizations, decision makers within the program’s environment in order to enhance and maintain good working relationship.
- Develop and inspire a team to implement strategy and to achieve objectives and targets.
- Preparation of high-quality project documents and reports and serve as the technical lead in proposal development, concept notes, investment committee notes and program summaries.
- Assist with the management of donor relations (where appropriate) and actively search for, develop and secure new funding opportunities.
Key Skills and Competencies
The person must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience working in a senior position in the Palm Oil Trade.
- Experience and good understanding of procurement of oil palm for the mills from the smallholders in Indonesia
- Proven track record and high proficiency in project management across various stages of project development and implementation (initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and completion).
- Proven track record and knowledge of palm oil-related sustainability issues, certification schemes and working with a cross-section of stakeholders.
- Proven managerial experience and experience in a technical advisory position.
- Strong network of government, and ministries
- Proven record of managing a team of staff and developing them personally.
The person should be/have:
- Extensive experience of working in Indonesia.
- A Team player and able to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information, to include the signing of Codes of Conduct for meetings and agreements as set-out with companies, donors and others.
- Ability to effectively deal with senior management and decision makers both internally and externally.
- To undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the grade of the post.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
Necessary Experience
The ideal candidate possesses at least 10(ten) years at the Senior Management level where the candidate is heading the programme section of the organization. Experience in the programme development is necessary. S/he will have strong leadership and the ability to manage and work with a big and diverse team.
Salary & Benefits
We will offer a best-in-class salary based on the candidate’s experience and suitability to our organization.
Interested candidates may send their resumes to info-indonesia@solidaridadnetwork.org not later than 18 May 2025 with a brief CV, a cover letter justifying your candidature in one page. Position applied for – “Name-SPM-Palm Oil” – should be clearly mentioned as a subject in the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
We will provide matching benefits including Festive Allowance, health insurance, social securities and healthcare based on skills and experience. The contract will be under Fixed-Term Contract as a full-time position.
Solidaridad aims to be an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.