Project Manager - Program MBG

Requirements and Qualifications

• You have at least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager, Program Manager, or equivalent.
• You have experience in catering operations, food service management, or supply chain management especially in large-scale or institutional food distribution contexts.
• You have worked in the NGO, nonprofit, or government program sector.
• You understand nonprofit financial accountability and are comfortable reporting to donors or government bodies.
• You can lead a diverse field team with varying levels of digital literacy.
• You work with data, you use it to make decisions, write reports, and track progress.
• You are a communicator and a problem-solver who does not give up when field conditions are not ideal.
• You are willing to be based full-time in Malang for the contract period.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree (S1) in any field; Management, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture, or Hospitality/Catering Management is preferred.

Added advantages (not mandatory):

• Experience in food, nutrition, or food security programs.
• Background in catering management, food service operations, or institutional supply chain (e.g., school feeding, hospital catering, or large-scale meal distribution).
• Understanding of cold chain logistics, vendor management, or procurement processes in the food supply chain.
• Familiarity with Runchise, Notion, Asana, or similar program management tools.
• Experience coordinating with BGN, Kementan, or other MBG-related government bodies.
• Networks in the East Java food or agriculture ecosystem.

Expected Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking/visioning: Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way and determine opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis.
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates stakeholders, provides clear direction, and fosters a collaborative environment to achieve shared goals.
• Project management & prioritization: Adept at planning, organizing, and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, resources, and budgets are optimized.
• Proactivity: Acts without being told what to do and brings new ideas to the organization.
• High standards & attention to detail: Expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of the best and does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Communication: Strong written and spoken communication, able to create and deliver powerful presentations.
• Financial stewardship & cost management: Skilled in budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring to ensure efficient use of resources and maximize program impact.
• Stakeholder engagement & government relations: Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other external partners.
• Risk management and compliance oversight: Ability to anticipate risks, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and develop contingency plans.

Expected Cultural Competencies

• Impact and customer oriented: Focus on impact for beneficiaries and other stakeholders (e.g., government, donors, and local partners).
• Collaboration: Able to lead a team, work with other teams in the organization, and sense opportunities to collaborate with external stakeholders.
• Fast-paced and entrepreneurial: Be practical, able to try, evaluate, and iterate the process when developing something.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute directly to one of Indonesia's most impactful national programs — affecting thousands of beneficiaries daily.
• Work with a passionate, professional team committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous impact.
• Build operational systems that set the standard for food program accountability in Indonesia.
• An environment that encourages innovation, learning, and genuine ownership of results.