TUNTAS Program Manager

The TUNTAS Program Manager is the senior operational lead for the TUNTAS program, responsible for strategic direction, technical quality, and ensuring program investments align with Indonesia's education system and donor landscape. The role leads the design and delivery of technical assistance to district and provincial governments to reduce school dropout and improve educational outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall implementation of the TUNTAS program across target locations, in line with the approved program design, donor commitments, national education priorities, and Save the Children’s policies and quality standards
• Provide operational leadership, strategic implementation planning, and coordination across program components and locations
• Work closely with the Education Technical Advisor and relevant technical specialists to ensure education interventions are technically sound, contextually appropriate, inclusive, and consistently implemented
• Integrate life skills, dropout prevention, education continuity, and re-engagement pathways into one coherent program approach
• Systematically integrate Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), climate change, child protection, and child participation into program design and implementation
• Adjust work plans based on field data and monitoring results, resolve implementation issues quickly, and follow up on stakeholder feedback
• Coordinate the overall project, working closely with direct reports, local implementing partners, and stakeholders to deliver a high-quality program
• Develop a Detailed Implementation Plan for all program areas and ensure on-time delivery that meets quality framework and standards
• Ensure adherence to good programming guidelines, including international good practice
• Raise any implementation issues with the line manager, with recommendations for resolution
• Work with the Program Impact & Policy Department to maintain program quality framework standards and identify opportunities for scaling up work
• Coordinate external technical assistance visits from Jakarta-based and international staff, as well as the donor
• Ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting to the National Office and Save the Children Members
• Maintain a green rating on program KPIs, as reviewed monthly by Save the Children
• Develop program budgets and projections with the program and Finance teams
• Ensure effective and efficient use of project resources
• Regularly monitor budget vs. actual expenditure and proactively propose changes to expenditure plans and projections
• Apply appropriate controls to project resources, including accurate tracking of all expenditure and financial management and tracking for implementing partners
• Coordinate with the Finance unit to produce accurate and timely financial reports
• Review financial reports to confirm they match project activities
• Manage program implementation through local partners, applying the localization roadmap across its seven dimensions
• Secure the resources needed for program success, in line with Save the Children and donor standards
• Support the growth of SC Indonesia’s portfolio through staff capacity building, partnership and network development, and new funding opportunities
• Provide evidence-based, strategic input to proposal development, drawing on learning and evaluation from ongoing projects and regular assessment and research
• Provide input on Save the Children Indonesia’s strategic initiatives and innovations within its transformation journey
• Strengthen strategic partnerships with the Partnerships unit to increase the reach and impact of Save the Children Indonesia’s mission
• Work closely with the Awards, PIC, Partnerships, Finance, Supply Chain, and field implementation teams on partner assessment, transparent selection, and capacity building
• Directly manage relationships with partners that implement in more than one Save the Children Indonesia area
• Support the National Office in conducting partner capacity assessments and capacity-strengthening plans
• Represent the organization to partners, donors, and government as appropriate, and maintain good relationships
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective IT systems are in place and comply with SCI minimum standards
• Ensure HR policies are in place and implemented
• Work with the Safety and Security Focal Person to ensure security policies and procedures are understood and strictly followed
• Ensure Project Coordinators oversee maintenance of office premises, facilities, assets, and equipment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Ensure internal and external communication systems function effectively and efficiently
• Provide logistical support to guests and visitors, including partner organizations involved in SC activities
• Ensure all procurement is appropriate, timely, and transparent, in line with Save the Children policies and procedures and internal audit requirements
• Ensure efficient travel management for all personnel and visitors
• Contribute to implementing the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) within the Country Office
• Work with the Humanitarian team to strengthen organizational readiness for emergencies in program areas
• Coordinate the response to any prioritized emergency in the area of supervision
• Be available for deployment outside the normal role profile for emergency response, as required
• Collaborate with the MEAL team to develop program logframes, indicators, implementation plans, M&E frameworks, and related tools
• Ensure quality data collection tools and analysis of key program and project indicators, and build learning into programs
• Lead the development of program research and learning agendas as required
• Store learning materials and documentation and share them on time with internal and external stakeholders and children
• Oversee recruitment, training, and promotion of staff and ensure professional development opportunities
• Manage the performance of all direct reports through effective use of the Performance Management System
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and other development opportunities
• Recognize and reward outstanding performance
• Document below-standard performance with appropriate improvement plans
• Help ensure all project staff understand the brand and actively build and protect it
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with Save the Children Members and donors
• Work with Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Advocacy and Campaigns Departments to raise Save the Children’s profile
• Contribute to overall management of the Indonesia National Office as a member of the Extended Management Team
• Help build an organizational culture that reflects humanitarian and development mandates and values
• Give feedback on issues across Save the Children including financial management, communications, advocacy, and human resources
• Help build and maintain relationships with government authorities, donors, partner agencies, and NGOs
• Support field office compliance with Save the Children Quality Framework Standards and SOPs
• Share good practices and lessons learned across the country
• Take part in cross-functional working groups and contribute to Global KPIs and those agreed with the Indonesia Extended Leadership Team

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or a relevant field, and/or equivalent field experience
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience designing and managing education programs, ideally focused on foundational learning and teacher professional development, plus experience in non-formal education
• Strong knowledge of Indonesia’s education system and policy environment at national and sub-national levels
• Demonstrated experience working with government counterparts, development partners, and civil society organizations in the education sector
• Experience working with an international NGO or similar organization
• Extensive experience managing complex donor compliance, with solid knowledge of financial and budgetary control
• Extensive experience managing partnerships and strengthening implementing partners’ capacity through coaching and technical oversight
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop teams
• Experience integrating cross-cutting priorities such as GEDSI, child protection, and climate change education into program design and implementation
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and think and plan strategically
• Fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and strong written and spoken English, including experience producing high-quality technical reports and presentations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to build partnerships, facilitate collaboration, and represent programs in high-level forums
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to field locations
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles, including child rights, rights-based approaches, safeguarding, and accountable partnerships

Skills

• Education Program Management
• Teacher Professional Development
• Non-Formal Education
• Indonesia Education Policy
• Government Relations
• Donor Compliance
• Financial Control
• Budget Management
• Partnership Management
• Capacity Building
• Coaching and Technical Oversight
• Team Leadership
• Project Cycle Management
• Strategic Planning
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Technical Report Preparation
• Presentation Skills
• Child Protection Integration
• Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
• Climate Change Education

Languages

Bahasa Indonesia, English