Job Description:

• Strategic Leadership
  • As a member of HFH Indonesia Management Team, participate and provide input and support for the development of the country strategy.
• Strategic Planning
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for HFH Indonesia programs and operations in alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.
  • Provide visionary leadership to the organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
  • Champion the application and contextualization of the HFH’s global/AP strategy in Indonesia addressing the root causes that create and sustain the housing gap so that everyone has a decent place to live.
• Program Design, Development & Delivery
  • Align programmatic strategy to Indonesia National Government strategy for housing where applicable ensuring this contributes to the achievement of strengthened government systems to support access to safe land and housing.
  • Ensure further development of housing market systems, providing safe and accessible housing solutions for low-income sectors.
  • Lead high-quality program design incorporating project management standards and MEAL methods, and coordinate and execute implementation across various projects to ensure timely and quality delivery.
  • In collaboration with the Senior Management Team (SMT), ensure innovation, appropriate project budgeting, and efficient use and stewardship of project funds.
  • o Ensure integration of program interventions and efficiency in implementation and facilitate timely and accurate project tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Manage and oversee the preparation of program documents including proactive program and project risk management – from risk identification to risk assessment and implementation of effective and adequate mitigation measures.
  • Ensure compliance to donor requirements and quality reports to Habitat entities and donors.
  • Support the National Director in ensuring financial sustainability of the program and compliance with organizational strategies.
  • Analyze and keep abreast of development and political trends in Indonesia and the region, and recommend to the National Director for Habitat Indonesia’s engagement on the basis of geographic needs, strategic and organizational priorities.
  • Oversee that program resources are utilized in accordance to Habitat for Humanity’s standards and to the donor standards of ethics, integrity, accountability and financial sustainability.
  • Operationalize and oversee systematic documentation (knowledge management) of project/ program best practices, lessons learned and approaches and incorporate into new project/ program designs to enhance program delivery, responsiveness, and results.
• Partnerships Management and Advocacy
  • Strengthen and build existing and new strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of Habitat Indonesia’s organizational strategies and program framework.
  • Liaise with local, provincial and federal government entities and other key stakeholders on the ground for timely approvals of general and program agreements and ensure smooth implementation of the project.
  • Maintain collaborative relationships and partnerships I/NGOs, UN Agencies, Civil society, bi-lateral and multi- lateral agencies, donor communities and private sector in the implementation of the Habitat Indonesia’s programs.
  • Represent Habitat Indonesia in relevant fora, conferences, and meetings in consultation with the National Director.
• Resource Development and communications
  • Track and keep abreast of external trends and developments around Habitat’s Theory of Change and Program Framework and potential funding opportunities.
  • Support the implementation of Habitat Indonesia’s resource development and corporate communication strategies.
  • Strengthen existing and build new relationships with key donors and coordinate on donor funding with other relevant partners and alliances in Indonesia in consultation with the National Director.
  • Lead and co-create high quality and fundable concept notes and proposals for institutional and corporate donors and foundations with the Resource Development & Communication Teams.
  • Support the Resource Development and Communications teams in capturing project/program lessons learnt into new business development opportunities and partnership engagement.
  • Work closely with Resource Development & Communication Teams to maximize communication impact and outreach through generation of high-quality publications, program communication documents, and media mobilization.
• Servant Leadership and People Management
  • Model servant leadership and motivate the staff members to effectively manage their work in line with vision and resources.
  • Ensure that HFHI Core Values and Mission Principles permeate the organization at all levels, but especially at the local level with communities and families in need.
  • Create and maintain a learning and sharing environment and establish a safe environment for sharing ideas, solutions, and difficulties, and foster leadership at all levels to respond to challenges.
  • Effectively manage talents, ensure constructive team dynamics, and staff well-being. Supervise Habitat Indonesia’s program staff and create a culture of feedback, especially when resolving complex problems.
  • Promote accountability, and cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.
  • In consultation with the National Director, lead the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development of program employees.
  • Direct, plan, and coordinate the work of the technical and program staff including supervision and evaluation, training, and team building.
  • Design and develop a capacity-building work plan for staff and partners; and provide leadership to coordinate and manage the partnership.
  • Work with various Habitat for Humanity entities to ensure alignment of program operations and cross-learning among different entities

Minimum Requirements:

Education: University degree in civil engineering, architecture with a relevant field, such as international development or relations, public administration, management, , and/or social sciences.

Years of Related Experience:

10+ years of NGO or development sector leadership experience; 5+ years successful international experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, specifically in:

• Strategic programming, implementation of housing projects
• Working with governments/markets to transform and strengthen systems
• Disaster risk reduction and response, program, MEAL and Government Advocacy.
• Building relationships with external stakeholders such as Government representatives including National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Social Affair and other national NGOs.
• Developing and implementing projects funded by complex donors and of working and negotiating with large institutional donors, e.g. USAID, EU, etc.
• Master’s Degree
• In depth knowledge of Housing Market Systems
• Familiarity with construction and appropriate technology
• Proficiency in English

We encourage people of varied races, ethnicities, religion, ages, genders, and disabilities, to work with us.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethnical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work.

Serious and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application with a cover letter briefly explaining how your experience is relevant to this position.

Deadline: 31 January 2025