Field Development Officer

Background Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and girls' equality. In Indonesia, Plan International operates since 1969, and in 2017 Yayasan Plan International Indonesia (YPII) was established as a national entity of Plan International in Indonesia. YPII is currently implementing its Country Strategy 5 (CS 5) covering the fiscal year 2023 to 2027, where the country’s purpose is in line with the global Plan International’s Purpose “to advance children’s rights and equality for girls”. Our ambition is to enable at least 3 million girls and young women to learn (gain skills for work), lead (empower to take action on issues that matter to them), decide (have control over their own lives and bodies), and thrive (grow healthy and protected from violence). It means that we will take action to identify and facilitate the removal of obstacles that prevent children, especially girls, and young women from enjoying their rights and participating fully in Indonesian society. This goal will be achieved by implementing quality programmes and projects as well as influencing decision-makers and key stakeholders to make the required changes. The Opportunity We are looking for two Field Development Officers to play a key role in empowering children, young people, and communities to participate in local development processes actively. Working closely with village governments, youth groups, community organizations, and families, the successful candidates will support the implementation of child-centered and gender-responsive programs, strengthen community capacity, promote children's rights and protection, and contribute to building safe, inclusive, and child-friendly communities. The Field Development Officers will also be responsible for fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement, ensuring high-quality sponsorship communications, supporting community participation, and maintaining compliance with safeguarding principles and organizational standards. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for community development, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to create lasting positive change for children and young people. Accountabilities for The Role 1. Participation: children and young people, especially women to have knowledge and skills so that they are able to participate meaningfully in strategic decision making in the village. Strengthening children's and youth organizations such as the Village Children's Forum, Karangtaruna and other youth organizations, in order to be able to voice children's issues and youth leaders at the village and sub-district levels Ensure the representation of children and young people, especially women, in strategic forums in villages and sub-districts such as: Village and District Development Planning Deliberation Facilitate children's and youth organizations in villages and sub-districts to have medium-term work programs and annual work plans. Facilitating children and young people in villages and sub-districts to be actively involved in development programs in the village. 2. Social Community Preparation Preparing village communities, CBOs to support and participate in all stages of programs implemented in the village, both managed by CBOs, NGOs and other Mitra2 as well as those directly managed by the Plan. Preparing traditional figures, religious leaders. Community leaders to support all Plan Indonesia programs in villages. 3. Programs and Governance Identify issues related to children and young people, especially women in villages and sub-districts Propose project priorities in villages based on issues and mini CS Advocating and mentoring village governments to allocate village funds to support child-worthy village indicators Building networks with community-based organizations (CBOs) and civil society organizations, together advocating for stakeholders on Child-Friendly Villages Facilitate