Program Manager (PM) 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 Manager (PM) Gender and Climate Justice 

Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia 

Report to : Program Development Manager (PDM) GEDI 

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 PM is managing the Humanis portfolio for one of the GEDI programs. The PM leads the overall planning, implementation, regranting, reporting, and strategic direction of the program. This includes multi-stakeholder engagement, national advocacy, compliance with donor requirements, and coordination across internal teams. The PM serves as the main contact for the donor and represents the program externally. 

 

Functional context 

The PM works closely with the program team (PO, LISO, FO, Communication Assistant, DMEL Coordinator, Climate Advisor), PDM 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. Lead the strategic planning, overall implementation, and delivery of the program in alignment with its objectives, organization values, and donor expectations.  
2. Manage and supervise the program team, fostering collaboration and ensuring efficient implementation across roles, including across projects and impact areas in Humanis.  
3. Coordinate multi-stakeholder processes, including national-level advocacy and engagement with government, civil society, and private sector actors.  
4. Represent the program in external relations, including with the donor, rightsholders, stakeholders, and the program’s governance members.  
5. Oversee the regranting strategy, ensuring alignment with program goals and transparent, accountable processes.  
6. Supervise linking and learning activities across partners to strengthen cross-program knowledge and solidarity.  
7. Oversee capacity-building activities for partners in alignment with identified needs.  
8. In collaboration with the Learning, Impact, and Strategy Officer (LISO), measure program impact to inform campaign and advocacy strategy.  
9. Lead the coordination and facilitation of the annual Steering Committee meeting.  
10. Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting to the donor and other stakeholders including internally in Humanis.  
11. Ensure compliance with Humanis policies and donor requirements, including contractual agreement, safeguarding policies, communication guidelines, and financial accountability mechanisms and standards.  
12. Monitor program financial status to ensure sound budget management and accountability.  
13. Represent the program in external forums, advocacy spaces, and donor engagement meetings.  
14. Collaborate with the Program Development Manager (PDM) to support fundraising and further program development, particularly to secure additional funding for the project. 

 

Knowledge, experiences and competencies 

• Experiences with medium scale project management. 
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable country/ national regulations. 
• Knowledge of and affinity with gender, women empowerment, social inclusion, marginalization, climate justice, resource mobilization/ strategic partnership, lobby & advocacy.  
• Relevant academic background. 
• Excellent written and verbal English. 
• Administrative project management skills. 
• Excellent ICT skills ( Microsoft Office and database). 
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills. 
• Ability to perform complex tasks and priorities multiple projects. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. 
• Ability to analyses budgetary line items for compliance with budget guidelines.  

  

What do we offer?  

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

The PM position  graded in Grade: 10 (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.