Head of Stunting Program and Operations

Responsibilities:

• Develop world-class stunting reduction strategy and programs

a. Design evidence-based, high-impact stunting reduction activities and initiatives, drawing on

best practices from global and regional experience

b. Develop and continually update Theory of Change (TOC) of the programs for different target

beneficiaries and activities

c. Create framework to accelerate stunting reduction of a specific targeted areas such as

kabupaten, kecamatan, or village level

d. Develop schemes to integrate government’s and local initiatives and innovations with the

ZeroStunting program, such as puskesmas referral system, PMT (Pemberian Makanan

Tambahan), MBG (Makan Bergizi Gratis), etc.

• Setup the operations to run the program alongside the platform/technology.

a. Build system, business process, and SOP based on the program design and ensure seamless

integration with the technology and AI solutions

b. Ensure operational excellence for all of Edufarmers’ ZeroStunting program activities

c. Conduct assessment, setup operations, and lead the filed ops team to select areas and implement

appropriate interventions

d. Define, monitor, and report on key program metrics and KPIs through integrated dashboard,

including stunting reduction rates, program reach, beneficiary engagement, and operational

efficiency

e. Work with the finance team to create business planning and budgeting model for each

ZeroStunting initiatives

• Lead the development of ZeroStunting platform/technology (AI, app, website) with technology partners that can provide early detection of stunting, monitor child development, induce positive behavior change among parents, and provide education on nutrition and healthy life.

a. Develop solutions for beneficiaries.

b. Develop solutions for the operational team.

c. Develop solutions for health cadres.

d. Develop solutions for contributors and donors.

e. Explore potential partnerships with other organizations that already have platforms or technology

with similar objectives.

• Collaborate with the branding, marketing and impact team to increase public awareness and drive people to participate / contribute in stunting-reduction efforts

Requirement and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, public policy, or other relevant fields.

• Significant experience in program development, operations excellence, and leadership/team

management, typically gained over 7+ years, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role or

roles which requires leading team collaborations.

• Have a track record in successfully leading a project from the design phase, implementation phase,

to reporting, and able to achieve the target.

Expected Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking/visioning: able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way.

Determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends.

• Leadership: inspires and motivates teams and stakeholders. Provides clear direction, delegates

effectively, 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. Able to assess

competing demands, identify high-impact priorities, and deliver outcomes that advance the

organization’s strategic objectives.

• Proactivity: acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.

• Persistence: demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.

• High standards & attention to detail: expects personal performance and team performance to be

nothing short of the best, does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.

• Communication: strong written and spoken communication, able to create and deliver powerful

presentation. Proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English is mandatory, with excellent written

and verbal communication skills in both languages.

• Financial stewardship & cost management: skilled in budget planning, forecasting, monitoring, and

optimization 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 (national and local), donors, NGOs, and other external

partners; skilled at navigating multi-stakeholder environments to align priorities and ensure smooth

program implementation.

Expected Cultural Competencies

• Impact and customer oriented: focus on impact for beneficiaries and other stakeholders

(government, local stakeholders, donor, and other external partners).

• Collaboration: able to lead a team and work with other teams in the organization, open minded and

can 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?

As part of Edufarmers, you will be at the forefront of a movement to significantly reduce stunting in Indonesia, directly influencing the lives of thousands of families. This role offers the unique opportunity to integrate technology and AI into public health, creating scalable solutions for a nationwide problem. You will also lead a mission-driven team of experts and changemakers committed to solving some of Indonesia's most pressing challenges.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for applying to [email protected] by Monday, September 1st, 2025. Fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format [Head of Stunting Program] - (name of candidate).