About the opportunity
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst and Nature Cluster Lead at UNDP Indonesia, the National Project Manager oversees the implementation and delivery of UNDP’s component of the Sustainable Landscape Programme Indonesia (SLPI) Phase II, which is supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The role leads the Project Management Unit, manages planning, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring, and coordinates closely with four landscape initiatives and government counterparts including Bappenas and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs. Key duties include managing a Public Financial Management workstream to align public finance with sustainable landscape priorities, establishing strategic partnerships, mobilizing resources, and advancing knowledge exchange and gender equality.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and compensation package aligned with UNDP National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9) standards
- One-year initial contract with possibilities for extension based on performance and project duration
- Professional leadership experience within a major multi-partner United Nations environmental and sustainable development programme
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Environmental/Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Forestry, Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience, OR a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 4 years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience at the national or international level in managing and implementing development initiatives or projects
- Demonstrated project management experience, including risk management
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and results-based reporting, including strategic management
- Experience leading and managing outputs and activities across all project management phases involving multiple partners and stakeholders
- Proven field experience in development and implementation initiatives at national, sub-national/state, local, or community levels
- Fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia is required
Required documents
- Completed online application submitted through the UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal
- Updated curriculum vitae and profile details documenting education and professional experience
When to apply
- Applications opened on October 19, 2026
- Application deadline is October 27, 2026, at 03:59 UTC (10:59 AM Western Indonesia Time)
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Candidate Experience job vacancy portal for Requisition ID 37560
- Review the tiered recruitment guidelines (open to internal and external candidates)
- Create an account or sign in to complete personal, educational, and professional background sections
- Submit the completed online application before the stated closing date
Additional information
- The position is based in Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia, with no mobility required
- The position operates under a tiered recruitment approach giving priority consideration to qualifying internal personnel
- Selected candidates will undergo background checks and must comply with UNDP Social and Environmental Standards and codes of conduct
- UNDP does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mid-career project managers with strong backgrounds in natural resource governance, forestry, sustainable agriculture, or environmental public policy in Indonesia
- Professionals with proven experience coordinating multi-stakeholder donor-funded initiatives involving Indonesian government ministries such as Bappenas or Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs
- Candidates skilled in public financial management, results-based management, and monitoring frameworks within international development contexts
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is an initial one-year National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9), requiring familiarity with fixed-term project lifecycles
- The application window is very short, spanning approximately one week from posting to closing
- Internal UNDP personnel are considered under tiered priority rules, which may influence external candidate placement
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional entry or advancement opportunity for development professionals aiming to manage high-level environmental policy and landscape governance programs. It provides substantial exposure to international donor reporting, cross-sector coordination, and public finance mechanisms, positioning project managers effectively for senior development roles across the UN system and international environmental agencies.
Our take
This opportunity is strongly recommended for experienced Indonesian development managers with a proven track record in sustainable commodities, public finance, and donor project operations who can mobilize quickly for a Jakarta-based assignment.
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