POSITION TITLE: Project DirectorLOCATION: Jakarta or Makassar, IndonesiaREPORTS TO: Portfolio Director, Human RightsWinrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock has a long work history of addressing environmental, economic and social issues in Indonesia. Winrock International is seeking a full-time Project Director for a U.S. Department of Labor-funded project that works with the government, private sector and civil society to strengthen labor protections and address concerns in the critical mineral supply chain in Indonesia.This position is not eligible for international allowances. POSITION SUMMARY:The Project Director will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a results-oriented project to promote responsible labor practices in the critical mineral supply chain in Indonesia and foster system-level changes that advance worker protections, address child and forced labor risks, and support grievance remediation. The Project Director is responsible for the overall technical strategy and project management and will report to Winrock’s Home Office. S/he will maintain systems for project operations; ensure that all deadlines are met and targets are achieved; and coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders. This includes private sector partners and industry associations, government ministries, subgrantees, and rightsholders, and serve as the primary POC for DOL. S/he will lead collaborative initiatives to ensure all approaches are sustainable and evidence based. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:· Establish and manage partnerships with national and local government entities, international and local businesses and businesses associations, civil society, workers organizations, and multi-sectoral groups and bodies.· Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve measurable improvements in responsible labor practices and reduce forced labor in mineral mining and processing.· Lead timely planning and implementation of project activities.· Design, convene, and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms (national and sub-national) to drive coordinated action and measurable improvements in responsible labor practices and forced labor reduction in mineral mining and processing.· Oversee a private sector engagement strategy spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream actors to reduce labor risks and improve labor management. Engage business associations and anchor firms to catalyze collective action, including supplier requirements, capacity building, remediation approaches, and shared learning· Oversee project subgrantees and compliance with Winrock, funder, and Indonesian policies.· Liaise with external stakeholders such as multilateral organizations, donors, and others to maximize impact and prevent duplication.· Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project implementation and recommend areas for course correction.· Oversee project budget and ensure that all financial activity is carried out in accordance with annual budget allocations, Winrock policy, and donor guidelines.· Maintain close communication with Winrock Home Office and provide ongoing formal and informal updates on project progress and escalate issues for timely resolution.· Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and management of project staff; build and sustain a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, coaching and mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.· Establish and manage performance management systems, including workplanning, regular check-ins, performance feedback, and annual reviews aligned with project objectives and Winrock policies.· Regularly travel to monitor and participate in project activities.· Other duties as assigned.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree or J.D. reflecting expertise in labor law, public policy, environmental science, engineeringWork Experience:· At least 10 years of experience working on international projects, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing operational and technical aspects of complex donor-funded projects.· Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining systems for managing project operations, including overseeing the preparation and submission of project deliverables, stakeholder and risk management processes, cost and schedule controls, and sustainability planning and implementation. Maintains working relationships with all project stakeholders and engages in coalition building and public-private partnership promotion.· Demonstrated leadership experience using adaptive management, evidence and innovation approaches in complex, multi-sectoral projects, delivering on time, on budget and to the highest ethical standards.· Experience in financial management and budget oversight,· Proven success in building and maintaining working relationships with all project stakeholders; engaging in coalition building; and empowering stakeholders to take ownership of key project outcomes for post-project sustainability of progress.· Strong facilitation, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.· Understanding of labor and mining issues· Demonstrated success in motivating and supervising diverse teams of employees.· Experience working with the private sector in the mining industry or on supply chains, including responsible sourcing expectations and human rights due diligence requirements.· Experience in coalition building and public-private partnership cultivation· Experience in strategic project planning and implementation of operational plans.· Experience designing and implementing or overseeing monitoring and evaluation systems.· Knowledge of U.S. Government regulations, policies, and procedures desired.· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be flexible, responsive, and confident in interfacing with staff members and external stakeholders to accomplish tasks.· Oral and written fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesian required.· Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications. Closing date is June 15, 2026. Applicants are thus encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal treatment for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law.  At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.

Winrock International is a development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues.

Project Director

POSITION TITLE: Project DirectorLOCATION: Jakarta or Makassar, IndonesiaREPORTS TO: Portfolio Director, Human RightsWinrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock has a long work history of addressing environmental, economic and social issues in Indonesia. Winrock International is seeking a full-time Project Director for a U.S. Department of Labor-funded project that works with the government, private sector and civil society to strengthen labor protections and address concerns in the critical mineral supply chain in Indonesia.This position is not eligible for international allowances. POSITION SUMMARY:The Project Director will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a results-oriented project to promote responsible labor practices in the critical mineral supply chain in Indonesia and foster system-level changes that advance worker protections, address child and forced labor risks, and support grievance remediation. The Project Director is responsible for the overall technical strategy and project management and will report to Winrock’s Home Office. S/he will maintain systems for project operations; ensure that all deadlines are met and targets are achieved; and coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders. This includes private sector partners and industry associations, government ministries, subgrantees, and rightsholders, and serve as the primary POC for DOL. S/he will lead collaborative initiatives to ensure all approaches are sustainable and evidence based. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:· Establish and manage partnerships with national and local government entities, international and local businesses and businesses associations, civil society, workers organizations, and multi-sectoral groups and bodies.· Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve measurable improvements in responsible labor practices and reduce forced labor in mineral mining and processing.· Lead timely planning and implementation of project activities.· Design, convene, and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms (national and sub-national) to drive coordinated action and measurable improvements in responsible labor practices and forced labor reduction in mineral mining and processing.· Oversee a private sector engagement strategy spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream actors to reduce labor risks and improve labor management. Engage business associations and anchor firms to catalyze collective action, including supplier requirements, capacity building, remediation approaches, and shared learning· Oversee project subgrantees and compliance with Winrock, funder, and Indonesian policies.· Liaise with external stakeholders such as multilateral organizations, donors, and others to maximize impact and prevent duplication.· Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project implementation and recommend areas for course correction.· Oversee project budget and ensure that all financial activity is carried out in accordance with annual budget allocations, Winrock policy, and donor guidelines.· Maintain close communication with Winrock Home Office and provide ongoing formal and informal updates on project progress and escalate issues for timely resolution.· Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and management of project staff; build and sustain a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, coaching and mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.· Establish and manage performance management systems, including workplanning, regular check-ins, performance feedback, and annual reviews aligned with project objectives and Winrock policies.· Regularly travel to monitor and participate in project activities.· Other duties as assigned.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree or J.D. reflecting expertise in labor law, public policy, environmental science, engineeringWork Experience:· At least 10 years of experience working on international projects, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing operational and technical aspects of complex donor-funded projects.· Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining systems for managing project operations, including overseeing the preparation and submission of project deliverables, stakeholder and risk management processes, cost and schedule controls, and sustainability planning and implementation. Maintains working relationships with all project stakeholders and engages in coalition building and public-private partnership promotion.· Demonstrated leadership experience using adaptive management, evidence and innovation approaches in complex, multi-sectoral projects, delivering on time, on budget and to the highest ethical standards.· Experience in financial management and budget oversight,· Proven success in building and maintaining working relationships with all project stakeholders; engaging in coalition building; and empowering stakeholders to take ownership of key project outcomes for post-project sustainability of progress.· Strong facilitation, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.· Understanding of labor and mining issues· Demonstrated success in motivating and supervising diverse teams of employees.· Experience working with the private sector in the mining industry or on supply chains, including responsible sourcing expectations and human rights due diligence requirements.· Experience in coalition building and public-private partnership cultivation· Experience in strategic project planning and implementation of operational plans.· Experience designing and implementing or overseeing monitoring and evaluation systems.· Knowledge of U.S. Government regulations, policies, and procedures desired.· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be flexible, responsive, and confident in interfacing with staff members and external stakeholders to accomplish tasks.· Oral and written fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesian required.· Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications. Closing date is June 15, 2026. Applicants are thus encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal treatment for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law.  At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.

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