Programme Coordinator – Indonesia

Location: Indonesia (Remote, with occasional domestic travel)
Reporting to: Head of Office, Indonesia
Contract: 12 months, with potential to renew
Remuneration: IDR 9–12 million/month, based on experience
Languages: Native/Near-native Bahasa Indonesia; Fluent in English

Overview

We are seeking a Programme Coordinator with strong project and people management skills to lead key initiatives in Indonesia. This is a senior programme role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on coordination, working across legal, operational, and capacity-building areas.

The Programme Coordinator will serve as the project lead for a multi-stakeholder regional initiative, coordinate internal and external contributors, and support the organisational operations in Indonesia

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation working to advance access to justice for migrant workers across borders.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Project Management

  • Lead a regional initiative, coordinating research and collaboration across teams, analyzing key information, and supporting decision-making on strategic directions.
  • Supervise the Indonesian programmatic team to  ensure smooth operations and follow-up on ongoing projects.
  • Support the development of new programmes, tools, and learning resources based on scoping findings and broader stakeholder needs.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Contribute to strengthening our work with community partners—such as unions and frontliners—through training, relationship-building, and information sharing.
  • Support stakeholder engagement efforts with grassroots groups, government bodies, academic institutions, funders, and the private sector.

Operational & Administrative Support

  • Help manage core programme operations, including grant and financial reporting, data tracking, and internal coordination.
  • Assist the Head of Office in maintaining organisational operations by ensuring the necessary systems for compliance, reporting, and administration are in place.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of programme or project management in the nonprofit, legal, education, or development sectors.
  • Education: Background in Law
  • Languages: Native/near-native in Bahasa Indonesia; fluent in English, including strong writing and communication skills.
  • Leadership: Experience supervising staff or volunteers, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing external partnerships (e.g., law firms, volunteers, frontline organizations).
  • Project Skills: Strong planning and organisational skills, with an ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Eligibility: Must be based in and legally allowed to work in Indonesia. We cannot sponsor work visas.

Personal Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across cultures and disciplines.
  • Self-motivated and accountable, able to follow through independently.
  • Positive, collaborative, and enthusiastic about working in a small, fast-paced NGO.
  • Committed to social justice, particularly for migrant workers and grassroots communities.

Terms of Work

  • Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for renewal based on performance and funding.
  • Location: Mostly remote work within Indonesia; occasional local and international travel may be required.
  • Working Hours: Full-time, based on an 8-hour day with flexibility.
  • Remuneration: IDR 9–12 million/month depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Professional Development: Mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities available

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, CV, and writing sample no later than 27 June 2025 to: salsa@forjusticewithoutborders.org. Only complete applications will be considered.