CGPP Indonesia Secretariat Director

Position Title: CGPP Indonesia Secretariat Director

Hiring Organization: CORE, Inc. to be paid from the US

Type of Employment: Full-time consultancy.

Duration of Contract: November 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia (with frequent travel to project-supported regions)

Reports to: CGPP Global Deputy Director

Consultancy Purpose

The CGPP Indonesia Secretariat Director will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia and support CGPP National Program Manager and Provincial Team Leaders in operations in Indonesia to improve maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes in the selected districts of Papua and East Java provinces or any other selected CGPP work areas in Indonesia.

Serving as CGPP’s senior in-country representative, the CGPP Secretariat Director will maintain close coordination with government and the US Department of State (DOS) Foreign Assistance team.

The CGPP Indonesia Secretariat Director will provide leadership across all aspects of project planning and implementation and will maintain and strengthen CGPP's relationship with key partners and stakeholders. These include the Government of Indonesia’s Ministry of Health (and other relevant government ministries) the US Department of State (US DOS), UNICEF, STRIDES implemented by FHI 360, other Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners, and Wahana Visi/ World Vision (WV) Indonesia.

In fulfilling this role, the Secretariat Director will ensure that:

• CGPP activities address stated project objectives, support national MCH and polio priorities, and are aligned with global MCH and polio objectives; and

• The needs and concerns of CGPP field teams and the communities they serve for all program related needs are effectively communicated to decisionmakers at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

The Secretariat Director will be responsible for the following:

• Strategic Leadership

Provide strategic leadership for CGPP programming in Indonesia, in coordination with the CGPP global headquarters team, and CGPP National Program Manager including guiding the development of technical priorities and strategic plans that expand access to lifesaving services, strengthen routine immunization systems, and improve maternal and child health outcomes through integrated and sustainable approaches aligned with national and global priorities.

• Government and Donor Engagement

Lead institutional engagement with the Ministry of Health and relevant national and subnational structures, as well as with US DOS-Foreign Assistance.

• Secretariat Leadership and Capacity Strengthening

Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight performance management for the CGPP National Program Manager; ensure the adequacy and quality of capacity strengthening for field-level teams and guide continuous improvement of implementation approaches.

• Program Oversight, Quality, and Integration

Provide oversight to the CGPP National Program Manager to effectively track progress toward CGPP MCH and polio goals, ensuring high-quality, coordinated implementation across program areas, and guide adjustments to strategies and approaches based on performance, risk analysis, and evolving context.

• Planning, Budgeting, and Accountability

Review, approve, and oversee implementation of the activities as per approved annual work plans and budgets, ensuring coherence, feasibility, alignment with agreed priorities, and adherence to approved budgets, with proactive identification of risks and timely course correction as needed.

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, including planned CGPP assessments/ evaluations; ensure data quality and validation processes; guide the interpretation and use of data and evidence to inform strategic, technical, and operational decision-making; and work closely with the CGPP MEAL Officer to align workflows, strengthen MEAL capacity across secretariat and partner teams, coordinate partner support, and maintain MEAL standards in data quality and reporting across all partners.

• Partner Coordination and Representation

Serve as the focal point for strategic coordination and engagement with national and international stakeholders, including government counterparts, donors, and peer organizations; represent CGPP in relevant technical, policy, and coordination platforms; and sustain informal engagements with government counterparts and peer organizations, including cultivating ongoing informal communication channels to strengthen relationships, identify emerging issues, and foster trust and collaboration across stakeholders.

• Reporting and Knowledge Management

Ensure timely preparation and submission of required CGPP reports and briefings; validate monthly data updates, performance indicators, and partner-reported results; and oversee systematic documentation, timely synthesis, and dissemination of policy developments, coordination outcomes, and lessons learned as well as key discussions, decisions, action points, and follow-up items arising from all secretariat engagements – including technical coordination meetings, internal secretariat discussions, partner consultations, stakeholder engagements, and informal coordination touchpoints – to strengthen transparency, institutional memory, and accountability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership for complex, multi-partner initiatives, with strong analytical judgment and systems thinking to navigate ambiguity, risk, and competing priorities.

• Exceptional relationship management and diplomatic skills, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and manage alignment across diverse stakeholders, including government counterparts, donors, implementing partners, and civil society organizations.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and hold accountable senior and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, learning, and results in complex operating environments.

• Strong executive communication and representation skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information, brief senior decisionmakers and donors, and represent the Secretariat credibly in high-level national and international forums.

• Demonstrated capacity to convene, align, and harmonize partners around shared lifesaving priorities, ensuring integrated approaches and avoiding fragmentation or vertical implementation.

• Sound judgment and decision-making capacity, including the ability to make timely, evidence-informed decisions with significant organizational, financial, and reputational implications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting a secretariat or partnership platform, including stewardship of collective decision-making processes across multiple institutions.

• Demonstrated experience navigating complex political or institutional environments, including managing sensitivities across government, donors, and implementing organizations.

• Experience leading programs during periods of transition or uncertainty, such as scale-up, funding shifts, public health emergencies, or changes in government or donor priorities.

Required Languages

• English (Required): Advanced professional proficiency required, with ability to communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, and written reports with international stakeholders.

• Bahasa Indonesia (Required): Professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.

Travel

• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 30% to 50% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will supervise staff as assigned.

Working Relationships

• Within CGPP Indonesia (e.g., National Program Manager, MEAL Officer, Provincial Team Leaders), Wahana Visi leadership, and finance, procurement, and grants teams.

• External: Ministry of Health and relevant provincial, district, and local MOH, US DOS, GPEI partners, and others.

• CGPP Global Secretariat Team: Coordinate with the global secretariat team and Asia regional team and obtain technical guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or a related technical field.

• At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience, including at least five years in a senior management or leadership role, overseeing multidisciplinary teams in international and/or multicultural settings.

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for complex programs or initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience working with or supporting governance structures and engaging effectively with government counterparts and institutional partners.

• Proven experience in managing donor-funded programs, including compliance with donor regulations, financial accountability, audits, and high-quality reporting.

• Strong knowledge and experience in budget management and financial oversight.

• Technical expertise and demonstrated experience in maternal and child health (MCH), combined with strong familiarity with the Indonesian health system and context.

• Ability to use data, evidence, and learning to inform strategic decision-making and program improvement.

• Proficiency in standard office and data analysis software.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to represent organizations at senior national and international levels and to build effective partnerships with donors, government, and implementing partners.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.