Plan International
Indonesia is presently implementing its country strategic 4 (CS 4) covering
fiscal year 2017 to 2022,
where the country objective has been defined as “to identify and facilitate the
removal of obstacles that prevent children from enjoying their rights and
participating fully in Indonesian society”.
The organisation’s purpose is
to “strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls”.
This goal will be achieved by providing technical support and implementing
quality programs and projects through partnership. An effective and efficient
communications strategy is a must for Plan Indonesia to share the outcomes of
these projects to influence different actors, specially state authorities and
to position Plan’s profile within and outside at different levels – starting
from community, sub district, district to national, regional and
international levels.
Yayasan Plan International Indonesia invites highly
competent, experienced and committed professionals to fill the following
position:
Project Manager for BEST
(Better Parenting Education to Reduce Stunting)
Role Purpose
As the Innovation Project Coordinator, you will be responsible
for the management, delivery and continuous improvement of this innovation
product for ECD and nutrition working to reduce stunting in children in
Indonesia. This 6-month role will focus on the design and delivery of an
innovation solution, for parents and caregivers (including those with low
literacy levels and low connectivity) to reduce stunting. You will create a
vision for this product based on extensive consultations with users through
Human Centred user research and Plan International’s selected implementing
partner. You will coordinate the design, build, testing of the product in Indonesia,
as well as pilot planning and possible extension to lead the pilot. You will be
responsible for engaging with stakeholders and users to ensure they are clear
on the benefits of the product and that their feedback is being used to inform
ongoing improvements. You will lead monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and
develop a sustainability strategy for the product.
Accountabilities: Manage the BEST Innovation Project (including budget approximately
EUR 98,000 for the first 6 months). Develop and refine the product vision,
roadmap, and backlog of work regularly throughout the project's life cycle. Manage
selected partner organisation and work with them to: Explore and compare a
number of game types and communication channels to find what is most suitable for
the audience, incorporating learnings from previous attempts. For example,
scenario-based games hosted on Interactive Voice Response (IVR), and/or a
chatbot with visual imagery, Design and develop content and prototypes, testing
with parents and caregivers in the field in an agile and iterative way (includes
creating User Stories, defining the goals of Sprints and Releases), Pilot and
evaluate the solution in the field . Develop and lead the project M&E with
a view to gathering data to prove concept, secure funding and scale up post-pilot.
Lead in developing a sustainability plan for the product. Provide progress
updates internally (including Country Management Team & Global Hub Innovation
Team). Liaise with government to share progress.
Technical expertise, skills and
knowledge: A minimum of 2 years’ working
experience with demonstrated project management skills ; Fluent in Bahasa
Indonesia, the local language, and English, Experience as a product owner or
product management, preferably for digital products, Experience using
human-centered design and working in agile product development , Strong
problem-solving skills, A strong understanding of digital technologies and storytelling
for social impact, Experience in budget management , Willingness and ability to
travel to Central Lombok as required
Desirable
Experience working in and
applying human-Centered Design and Design Thinking to the international development
sector. Knowledge on stunting and nutrition. Prior project experience
developing mobile solutions (e.g. chatbots or IVR)
Education
University
degree
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only
short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interviews. Please
submit your letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae in English by
email not later than January 21, 2019
to: HRD.Indonesia@plan-international.org
Please fill the 'subject' column of the e-mails in
this format: (The Position)–(Your Name). File attachment
not later than 1MB.
Plan International Indonesia seeks to improve the
lives of the most marginalized, particularly girls, women, and people with
disability. We encourage people form diverse backgrounds and experiences,
particularly women and people with disability to apply
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