Vacant : Program Manager

The William & Lily Foundation is currently looking for the best fit for the following position:

Position title: Program Manager

Purpose: To develop and manage programs that promote the strategic objectives of the William & Lily Foundation

About The William & Lily Foundation (WLF):

WLF is an Indonesian-based philanthropic foundation established in 2009 as an outgrow of the philanthropic legacy of William and Lily Soeryadjaya. As an active grant-making foundation, WLF works closely with implementation partners on three focus areas: education, healthcare and economic empowerment. WLF is committed to impactful and responsible interventions in its efforts to empower underprivileged communities across Indonesia. Although the scope of WLF philanthropic endeavors is countrywide, its current geographical focus centers on eastern Indonesia.

Location: The Program Manager will be based in the Foundation office in Jakarta. However, she/he will likely be required to travel occasionally to project locations (3-6 times per year), which may be as far as eastern Indonesia.

Key responsibilities:

·       Program Development: Lead and assist in the development of program initiatives

·       Project Management: Manage overall program development by creating and executing projects that further the foundation’s strategic objectives

·       Monitoring & Implementation: Assist in program implementation and track progress by communicating with field operators at different program sites as well as conducting site visits

·       Collaboration: Develop and maintain relationships with implementation partners and other potential partner organizations

·       Quality Assurance: Ensure that programs follow best practices and evidence-based lessons learned from the field

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

Required:

·       Bachelor’s degree minimum

·       Passionate about improving Indonesia and excited about WLF's desire to help underprivileged communities through education, healthcare and economic empowerment

·       Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English (reading, writing, and speaking)

·       Entrepreneurial drive and desire to build from the ground up

·       Strong analytical & critical thinking skills

·       Excellent organizational, planning and coordination skills and strong attention to detail

·       Ability to work within a team and independently

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

·       2 years of experience managing programs in fast-paced business (start-up) and/or NGO or non-profit (mission-driven) settings.

·       Master’s degree in related field

·       Ability to maintain a sense of humor under pressure

Benefits:

·       Competitive salary in the non-profit sector

·       Fully covered health in reimbursement basis

·       A nurturing learning environment with opportunities for professional development (opportunities in the form of courses or training workshops)

How to apply:

Please send your

1.     Your CV (or LinkedIn URL)

2.     Cover letter or URL link to a portfolio of your work (that you believe best reflects your passions, competency, and skillset) to admin @wlf.or.id

WLF is an equal opportunity employer. Review of applications will begin November 10, and the position will remain open until filled. 

Thank you!