Program Director – FCDO OCEAN (Indonesia)

Position description

Corus International is seeking a Program Director with significant experience addressing marine environment protection, marine resource sustainability, multidimensional poverty reduction, and gender equality and inclusion for a 4-year FCDO/UKAid funded program in Indonesia. The Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature Grants Programme (OCEAN) will focus on protecting and developing more sustainably used and managed marine ecosystems and services, a reduction in level of multidimensional poverty, and increased gender equality, disability inclusions and accessibility in coastal ecosystems. The Program Director will serve as the primary liaison with FCDO, the Government of Indonesia, other implementing partners, Corus’s headquarters, and relevant project stakeholders fostering collaborative working relationships. S/he will ensure the project’s goals, objectives, and strategy are successfully achieved and that contractual requirements are met on time and within budget. S/he will be responsible for directing the project team with an integrated vision, applying effective leadership and strategic planning skills, management experience, outstanding interpersonal skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. The Program Director will be responsible for supervision of the day-to-day work of staff, oversea project implementation to ensure quality programming. The Program Director will also ensure that all management systems, from technical to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) to finance, actively support timely and accurate project reporting and cost effectiveness for successful implementation of the project. The Program Director is also responsible for ensuring compliance with Corus’s policies and procedures and FCDO rules and regulations, including responsibility for ensuring sub-awardee compliance and monitoring the quality of program implementation. The competencies required to be successful in this position include a theoretical and practical understanding of marine ecosystems, climate change, ocean health and recovery that support improving livelihoods and lifting communities out of poverty; personnel and project management skills; the ability to motivate and lead teams; and the demonstrated ability to operate at advanced levels of authority and accountability for achieving results.

The position will be based in Indonesia and will report to the Managing Director. The Program Director will be expected to visit project sites periodically. Actual hiring is contingent upon signed agreement and FCDO approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management and Technical Leadership 60%
• Provide overall management, strategic direction, and technical leadership to the project to achieve expected results within budget and timeframe. Oversee the project’s technical components, ensuring high-quality deliverables, timely reports, and successful execution of activities.
• Oversee implementing partners, providing guidance on technical and programmatic issues, and ensuring effective integration of cross-cutting issues (e.g., gender) into project implementation.
• Lead and manage project teams (technical, program, finance, and operational staff), ensuring tasks, deliverables, and responsibilities are met. This includes hiring, supervising, mentoring, and coaching project staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Direct and oversee the preparation of annual work plans, project activity updates, and other project-related communication and reporting materials, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Donor and Stakeholder Engagement 20%
• Serve as principal liaison to FCDO and the Government of Indonesia, ensuring high levels of coordination with key stakeholders (including partner organizations at the national and subnational levels) on administrative, financial, and programmatic matters.
• Liaise with FCDO partners, other donors, and implementing partners to ensure coordination and harmonization with relevant marine ecosystem and climate change response mechanisms, private sector engagement, and donor-funded activities in Indonesia.
• Ensure compliance with FCDO rules and regulations, coordinating with the headquarters grants and contracts team to manage project compliance.
• Learning and Thought Leadership 20%
• Represent the project in all technical, policy, and programmatic fora at all levels (country, national, and international), identifying lessons learned and best practices for external dissemination.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marine/Environmental Science, Marine Conservation, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing and leading international development projects in environmental or conservation programs, with a strong track record in donor-funded projects. Experience working in FCDO project is preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government agencies, donors (e.g., FCDO, USAID), and private sector stakeholders.
• Strong staff leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and guiding multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of FCDO frameworks, gender equality policies, and localizing programs in Indonesia is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and oral).

Application instructions

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