National Project Coordinator - NOB

Organizational Context

TRIANGLE Partnerships for Fair and Effective Labour Migration in ASEAN (TRIANGLE Partnerships) is a five-year (2026-2030) regional labour migration programme funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). It aims to ensure that ASEAN migrant workers’ access to skills development and protection is strengthened, and the effectiveness of regular labour pathways is enhanced, increasing the development impact of labour migration. The programme has a regional scope with a focus on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Country level programming will be pursued in eight countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Timor Leste. The National programme Coordinator (NPC) for Indonesia will be responsible for the development and effective implementation of the work plan for the TRIANGLE Partnership programme in Indonesia. This includes day-to-day implementation of the programme and realization of the programme’s outputs at the national level by prompting and coordinating the work of the implementing partners, and ensure their alignment with relevant priorities under Decent Work Country Programme and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Indonesia. The detailed responsibilities are outlined below.

Job Purpose

TRIANGLE Partnerships for Fair and Effective Labour Migration in ASEAN (TRIANGLE Partnerships) is a five-year (2026-2030) regional labour migration programme funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). It aims to ensure that ASEAN migrant workers’ access to skills development and protection is strengthened, and the effectiveness of regular labour pathways is enhanced, increasing the development impact of labour migration. The programme has a regional scope with a focus on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Country level programming will be pursued in eight countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Timor Leste. The National programme Coordinator (NPC) for Indonesia will be responsible for the development and effective implementation of the work plan for the TRIANGLE Partnership programme in Indonesia. This includes day-to-day implementation of the programme and realization of the programme’s outputs at the national level by prompting and coordinating the work of the implementing partners, and ensure their alignment with relevant priorities under Decent Work Country Programme and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Indonesia. The detailed responsibilities are outlined below. 1.Develop strategy and identify innovative interventions and approaches for delivering the objectives of TRIANGLE Partnership within the country and across major migration corridors. Consult with national-level tripartite partners, CSOs, academia and other stakeholders to identify appropriate strategies and activities. Identify interventions that deliver on the programme’s commitment to gender equality and inclusion. 2. Review and analyse country specific law and legislation, development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information. Assemble and edit basic data required for planning, reporting and negotiation of programme activities, considering different approaches and alternative methods for programme design, management, problem identification and problem resolution. 3. Organize, participate as a resource person, and represent the programme in national level consultative meetings, seminars and training workshops. Serve as a focal point for selected technical subjects and prepare speeches, make presentations and address meetings at the national and regional level on behalf of the programme. Represent ILO in the UN Network on Migration in Indonesia. 4. Provide inputs to and draft portions of terms of reference, policy briefs, research, tools, guidelines and other materials developed by the programme. Prepare background information, periodical reports, subject matter related technical reports and statistical data on status of programme activities and relevant developments in the country.

Responsibilities

1.Develop strategy and identify innovative interventions and approaches for delivering the objectives of TRIANGLE Partnership within the country and across major migration corridors. Consult with national-level tripartite partners, CSOs, academia and other stakeholders to identify appropriate strategies and activities. Identify interventions that deliver on the programme’s commitment to gender equality and inclusion. 2. Review and analyse country specific law and legislation, development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information. Assemble and edit basic data required for planning, reporting and negotiation of programme activities, considering different approaches and alternative methods for programme design, management, problem identification and problem resolution. 3. Organize, participate as a resource person, and represent the programme in national level consultative meetings, seminars and training workshops. Serve as a focal point for selected technical subjects and prepare speeches, make presentations and address meetings at the national and regional level on behalf of the programme. Represent ILO in the UN Network on Migration in Indonesia. 4. Provide inputs to and draft portions of terms of reference, policy briefs, research, tools, guidelines and other materials developed by the programme. Prepare background information, periodical reports, subject matter related technical reports and statistical data on status of programme activities and relevant developments in the country.

Work Experience

At least three years of experience in project management, supervision, administration and implementation of grant/cooperative agreement requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports to the programme donor). Experience from implementing projects and activities with ILO constituents, private sector and NGOs in Indonesia and Timor Leste would be an asset as would experience in the areas of gender equality, social protection, labour migration statistics, and skills recognition. Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures including experience working with officials of ministries of labour and/or education would be an advantage. Technical requirements: Strong knowledge on development issues more broadly and labour migration in Indonesia and Timor Leste more specifically are required. Knowledge of the policy making process.

Skills

- Good knowledge about social, economic development, including labor and employment, trends in the country - Ability to maintain good working relationships with all project stakeholders. - Ability to establish and maintain systems within project operations. - Demonstrated ability to manage technical co-operation projects of international organizations. - Ability to understand and effectively work with Government, workers and employers organizations, non-government organizations and UN agencies. - Ability to conduct action oriented research and write analytical technical report in English. - Ability to conduct policy discussion and high-level political processes. - Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to successfully advocate for and mobilize action to promote freedom of association and right to collective bargaining principles.

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