Senior Program Manager

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time, Permanent Role based in Jakarta, Indonesia (Flexible work from home arrangements available).
• Closing Date: Friday, 19th December 2025.

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Program Manager is accountable for ensuring projects align with the Country Strategy and The Foundation's Global Strategy. This role contributes to strategic planning and oversees the Programs Department of the Indonesia Country Office to ensure a portfolio of projects are designed, delivered, monitored and evaluated in line with both the Country strategic priorities and organizational quality standards. The role will be a focal point for deepening The Foundation's local implementing and strategic partnerships and ensuring the team upholds our Partnership Principles throughout our work while also driving key initiatives, advancing advocacy, ensuring compliance, representing the Foundation effectively and fostering a high-performing team culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Program Manager will own the outcomes of:

• Provide strategic leadership, effective management, and coordination of programs to ensure maximum impact and alignment with country and global strategies, and partner priorities.
• Lead the development and design of new projects and collaborate with various FHF divisions to develop Project Design Documents, donor proposals, supporting resource mobilization efforts aligned with The Foundation's strategic direction.
• Lead the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of eye health systems strengthening programs, ensuring GAPSED+ considerations, development effectiveness principles, research, and innovation for continuous learning, quality improvement, accountability, and evidence-based outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government, NGOs, universities and community organizations, along with donors and multilateral agencies and support advocacy for Health Systems Strengthening objectives, contributing to the Foundation's role as a credible partner.
• Lead on country monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring compliance with internal timelines, donor requirements, and governance standards, managing program risks and fostering a learning culture among the team.
• Manage the Indonesia project budgets to ensure efficient use of resources for maximum impact, while providing technical support and strategic direction to the Program team for successful project delivery and alignment with The Foundation's strategic direction.
• Provide strategic direction, supervision, and mentorship to program staff, fostering growth, development, and a culture of engagement and collaboration, while identifying training opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of program staff and implementing partners.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Relevant master's degree (e.g., Health Management, International / Community Development, Public Administration, Sociology, Public health).
• Experience in international development and health sector i.e. non-communicable disease management Extensive experience in senior management and high-level leadership.
• Experience leading project cycle management – from design to evaluation, to ensure quality and impactful programs.
• Highly developed Monitoring and Evaluation skills Experience in mainstreaming GAPSED+ within international development programming.
• Experience in local partner capacity building in project cycle management.
• Experience in high level advocacy and dealing with a variety of Government ministries, local and international donor organizations, and other partners.
• Understanding of trends and standards in development work in Indonesia and wide knowledge in development and health concepts.
• Excellent co-ordination and communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate: experience in database management, and use of Microsoft packages.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the "Key Responsibilities", and "What you need to succeed" sections of the advertisement.

Applications Close:
Friday, 19th December 2025.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify academic qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
3. Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.