Senior Program Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Program Manager is accountable for ensuring projects align with the Country Strategy and The Foundation’s Global Strategy. This role contributes to strategic planning and oversees the Programs Department of the Indonesia Country Office to ensure a portfolio of projects are designed, delivered, monitored and evaluated in line with both the Country strategic priorities and organizational quality standards. The role will be a focal point for deepening The Foundation’s local implementing and strategic partnerships and ensuring the team upholds our Partnership Principles throughout our work while also driving key initiatives, advancing advocacy, ensuring compliance, representing the Foundation effectively and fostering a high-performing team culture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Program Manager will own the outcomes of : Provide strategic leadership, effective management, and coordination of programs to ensure maximum impact and alignment with country and global strategies, and partner priorities. Lead the development and design of new projects and collaborate with various FHF divisions to develop Project Design Documents, donor proposals, supporting resource mobilization efforts aligned with The Foundation’s strategic direction. Lead the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of eye health systems strengthening programs, ensuring GAPSED+ considerations, development effectiveness principles, research, and innovation for continuous learning, quality improvement, accountability, and evidence-based outcomes. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government, NGOs, universities and community organizations, along with donors and multilateral agencies and support advocacy for Health Systems Strengthening objectives, contributing to the Foundation’s role as a credible partner. Lead on country monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring compliance with internal timelines, donor requirements, and governance standards, managing program risks and fostering a learning culture among the team. Manage the Indonesia project budgets to ensure efficient use of resources for maximum impact, while providing technical support and strategic direction to the Program team for successful project delivery and alignment with The Foundation’s strategic direction. Provide strategic direction, supervision, and mentorship to program staff, fostering growth, development, and a culture of engagement and collaboration, while identifying training opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of program staff and implementing partners. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Relevant master’s degree (e.g., Health Management, International / Community Development, Public Administration, Sociology, Public health). Experience in international development and health sector i.e. non-communicable disease management Extensive experience in senior management and high-level leadership. Experience leading project cycle management – from design to evaluation, to ensure quality and impactful programs. Highly developed Monitoring and Evaluation skills Experience in mainstreaming GAPSED+ within international development programming. Experience in local partner capacity building in project cycle management. Experience in high level advocacy and dealing with a variety of Government ministries, local and international donor organizations, and other partners. Understanding of trends and standards in development work in Indonesia and wide knowledge in development and health concepts. Excellent co-ordination and communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills. Computer literate : experience in database management, and use of Microsoft packages. How we recognise your contribution Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr