Program Manager
BH-308995
Posted: 17/07/2025
- Competitive
- Indonesia Jakarta
- Permanent
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Batteries
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Energy from Waste / Biomass
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Power Generation, T&D
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T&D
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead the design and implementation of our appliance energy efficiency initiatives in Indonesia.
The Manager will oversee program strategy, execution, stakeholder engagement, and team performance. A key focus of the role is developing sustainable financial models—including microfinance mechanisms—to improve consumer access to high-efficiency, low-carbon products at affordable prices.
You will manage local and international collaborators, report to regional leadership, and contribute to both national and ASEAN-wide program goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage company engagement at the national and subnational level: Build, grow, and manage a diverse portfolio supporting appliance energy efficiency policies in Indonesia. Collaborate with the Senior Manager and members of leadership team to shape strategies and design programs aligned with company goals and national priorities.
• Build, manage and grow a high-performing team: Lead and mentor a results-oriented, problem-solving team that adapts effectively to dynamic environments and expands stakeholder engagement. Oversee day-to-day workflows, ensuring quality control and providing technical leadership to drive successful program execution.
• Develop strategic partnerships: Forge and strengthen partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, philanthropic institutions, bilateral and multilateral agencies, industry associations, and private sector companies to advance energy efficiency goals.
• Communicate impact: Collaborate with communications team to prepare and disseminate compelling stories of program successes, research outcomes, and lessons learned to diverse audiences.
• Drive business development: In close coordination with the Senior Manager and other colleagues, identify new business development opportunities, lead the development of proposals and projects, and communicate program progress effectively to donors and external stakeholders.
• Guide implementation and track progress: Develop work plans, detailed implementation plans, terms of reference, and monitoring and evaluation metrics. Monitor and evaluate project progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Keep the big picture in mind: Ensure that program design and delivery are aligned with the broader objectives of, its partners, and the sector’s strategic direction.
• Represent externally: Represent in external forums, including government consultations, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings, to build and strengthen partnerships at national and subnational levels.
Key Qualifications
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in program design and implementation within energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy, or energy sectors in the Indonesian context. Successful experience working with or for governments to support energy policy design and implementation is highly desirable.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business and climate finance, business administration, environmental economics, international relations, sustainable development, or public policy is required.
• Proven experience managing relationships with clients/partners and funders, as well as managing staff, contractors, and consultants. Prior experience managing a team is desirable.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach to designing and executing long-term initiatives, with a proactive, agile, and strategic problem-solving orientation.
• Excellent persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong report writing abilities and fluency in spoken and written English are essential.
• Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines. Strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including proficiency in Excel and/or other analytical software, with the ability to translate analysis into practical policy recommendations
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
The Manager will oversee program strategy, execution, stakeholder engagement, and team performance. A key focus of the role is developing sustainable financial models—including microfinance mechanisms—to improve consumer access to high-efficiency, low-carbon products at affordable prices.
You will manage local and international collaborators, report to regional leadership, and contribute to both national and ASEAN-wide program goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage company engagement at the national and subnational level: Build, grow, and manage a diverse portfolio supporting appliance energy efficiency policies in Indonesia. Collaborate with the Senior Manager and members of leadership team to shape strategies and design programs aligned with company goals and national priorities.
• Build, manage and grow a high-performing team: Lead and mentor a results-oriented, problem-solving team that adapts effectively to dynamic environments and expands stakeholder engagement. Oversee day-to-day workflows, ensuring quality control and providing technical leadership to drive successful program execution.
• Develop strategic partnerships: Forge and strengthen partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, philanthropic institutions, bilateral and multilateral agencies, industry associations, and private sector companies to advance energy efficiency goals.
• Communicate impact: Collaborate with communications team to prepare and disseminate compelling stories of program successes, research outcomes, and lessons learned to diverse audiences.
• Drive business development: In close coordination with the Senior Manager and other colleagues, identify new business development opportunities, lead the development of proposals and projects, and communicate program progress effectively to donors and external stakeholders.
• Guide implementation and track progress: Develop work plans, detailed implementation plans, terms of reference, and monitoring and evaluation metrics. Monitor and evaluate project progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Keep the big picture in mind: Ensure that program design and delivery are aligned with the broader objectives of, its partners, and the sector’s strategic direction.
• Represent externally: Represent in external forums, including government consultations, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings, to build and strengthen partnerships at national and subnational levels.
Key Qualifications
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in program design and implementation within energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy, or energy sectors in the Indonesian context. Successful experience working with or for governments to support energy policy design and implementation is highly desirable.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business and climate finance, business administration, environmental economics, international relations, sustainable development, or public policy is required.
• Proven experience managing relationships with clients/partners and funders, as well as managing staff, contractors, and consultants. Prior experience managing a team is desirable.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach to designing and executing long-term initiatives, with a proactive, agile, and strategic problem-solving orientation.
• Excellent persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong report writing abilities and fluency in spoken and written English are essential.
• Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines. Strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including proficiency in Excel and/or other analytical software, with the ability to translate analysis into practical policy recommendations
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.