Program Officer (PO) Gender and Climate Justice

JOB VACANCY 

Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial (Humanis) is a Jakarta-based non-profit development organization across Southeast Asia. Humanis works with marginalized groups and frontrunners to exercise rights and freedoms, bring about changes, and influence decisions. True to its name, Humanis envisions a just and sustainable societies across the region. We believe every individual is guaranteed to their rights and respect diversity. To achieve this, we work in three impact areas: Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI), Climate Justice (CJ), and Civic Rights in the Digital Age (CRIDA). 

 

Humanis seeks qualified candidates for the position of: 

Title :  Program Officer (PO) Gender and Climate Justice 

Duty Station :  Jakarta, Indonesia 

Report to :  Project Manager 

Duration :  1 year (start in March 2026) 

 

Guiding Principles 

Humanis has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, assault, harassment and bullying and any behavior that undermines the dignity and well-being of individuals. The Policy entails a wide range of policies, procedures and activities seeking to address the welfare of staff, partner organization(s) and those come in contact with such as children (under 18 years old) and (vulnerable) adults. 

By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree to adhere to the Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial Safeguarding Policy and commit to upholding the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. 

 

Aim of the job 

The PO supports the full grant-making cycle, including contracting, disbursement, and monitoring of compliance and reporting. The role also supports the program’s administrative operations, logistics, and documentation to ensure effective and transparent implementation of the program. 

 

Functional context 

The PO works closely with the program team (PM, LISO, FO, Communication Assistant, DMEL Coordinator, Climate Advisor), to Program Development Manager (PDM) Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI), GEDI team members, other impact areas, Operations Manager, and other relevant Humanis staff. 

 

About the Project 

The project is a new four-year proposed initiative led by Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial (Humanis) with three (3) implementing partners, aiming to increase gender equality and women’s leadership in climate mitigation and adaptation in Indonesia.  

 

Women and girls in Indonesia are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis but are often excluded from participation in and leadership of climate action. The project supports 60+ women’s rights organizations and grassroots women’s groups, 2000+ feminist leaders and 6000+ direct beneficiaries, including Indigenous women, women with disabilities, smallholder farmers, fisherwomen, and women environmental defenders in urban and rural (coastal, forest and peatland) areas. It will be implemented across 13 climate-vulnerable districts in 8 provinces (Yogyakarta, Central Java, Bali, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, West Java, East Nusa Tenggara, and South Sulawesi) and at national level.  

 

The project theory of change builds on an extensive consultation process with women leaders and their organizations, as well as the project partners’ expertise, experience, and the priorities of the constituencies they represent. The project will deliver three intermediate outcomes to achieve its ultimate outcome:  

1. Strengthened capacity, safety, resilience, and collaboration of women’s rights organizations and feminist leaders;  
2. Enhanced ability of women’s groups and leaders to design and lead innovative climate solutions that support resilience and sustainable livelihoods (such as agroforestry, mangrove restoration, and peatland protection); and 
3. Increased integration of gender equality and women’s leadership in national and sub-national climate planning, policy, and financing.  

 

Together, these outcomes reinforce one another. Strong, resilient organizations and networks create confident leaders; women-led climate innovations create evidence and impact; and policy influence institutionalizes long-term change towards inclusive, gender-responsive governance. Through this, women’s participation and leadership become normalized, valued, and embedded in Indonesia’s climate action landscape, resulting in more inclusive, effective and sustainable outcomes that contribute to poverty reduction 

 

Roles and responsibilities 

1. Support the overall implementation of the program and its strategic activities.  
2. Administer grant agreements, including contract preparation, disbursement coordination, and compliance monitoring.  
3. Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all grant and program-related processes.  
4. Monitor partners reporting and provide support to ensure compliance with financial and narrative requirements.  
5. Coordinate logistics for meetings, learning sessions, and capacity-building activities.  
6. Support procurement and administrative needs in accordance with internal and donor procedures.  
7. Contribute to donor and internal program reporting 

  

Knowledge, experiences and competencies 

• Background in social sciences, environmental studies, feminist studies, or other relevant sectors. 
• Relevant academic level of working and thinking. 
• Relevant work experience: 3 to 5 years.  
• Experience working in project implementation and working in teams. 
• Expertise in a relevant sector, theme or region and/or methodology (co-creation, social innovation). 
• Work experience in an international environment. 

  

What do we offer?  

An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative. 

The Program Officer position  graded in Grade: 8-9 (from 1-16 Yayasan’s salary grade). 

 

We Welcome You to Apply 

 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from rightsholders and communities that have historically been excluded from access to employment including candidates who are gender and sexual minority, from ethnic and/or religious minority communities, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds 

 

Confidentiality Notice: 

Humanis handles all applications with the strictest confidentiality. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. Your CV and personal data will never be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, and the personal details of unsuccessful applicants will be securely deleted.