Habitat for Humanity Indonesia is a prominent nonprofit dedicated to improving housing for low-income families. Since 1997, the organization has built over 38,945 homes and supported more than 204,000 families. Aligned with the government’s “100-0-100” program to reduce slum areas and inadequate housing, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia works with individuals, groups, and businesses to promote safe, affordable housing. As part of a global network operating in over 70 countries, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia continues to drive positive change, empowering families to achieve stability and self-reliance.
Job Summary
The National Director (ND) will lead the Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Indonesia national organization (N.O.) in fulfilling its critical, complex role as housing expert, convener, and lead implementer of innovative housing solutions. The ND is accountable to lead, direct, develop and manage HFHI resources ensuring quality, effectiveness and accountability in line with Habitat for Humanity International’s (HFHI) policies, protocols and standards. This role is also responsible for developing the capacity of the N.O. to fulfill the purposes of Habitat for Humanity in Indonesia. The position enables sound organizational growth through effective strategic and operational development, with an emphasis on collaboration, innovation and quality programming in alignment with HFHIs strategic goals. The National Director must be a compelling, transformative leader with 10+ years of NGO or development sector leadership experience encompassing the following:
This position is accountable to the National Board of Trustees and HFHIs Area Vice President in carrying out the strategy, plans and program of HFH in Indonesia which are developed collaboratively with HFHI Area Office and approved by the Board as translation of HFH vision and mission.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Visionary Leadership
Cast a clear and transformative vision of the future of housing to build public and donor support; Shape the future direction and success of the organization by aligning the organization’s vision, mission, goals, and resources with a well-defined ambitious strategy; Lead organization in developing strategic positions on national housing deficits and intersecting issues (e.g., urban development, climate change) to inform strategy development; Leverage a clearly articulated value-proposition to drive public and institutional donor engagement and support of housing deficits and proposed solutions.
Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
Secure institutional funding to support evidence-based, innovative, systemic housing solutions; Solicit major gifts, cultivate donor relationships, and identify and secure funding sources, grants, and donations to support HFHI’s initiatives aligned to HFHIs vision and mission; Acquiring and allocating both financial and non-financial resources necessary to achieve the organization’s goals.
Program Management
Oversee the implementation and growth of innovative, evidence-based programming; Lead a structured approach to managing multiple interrelated projects and initiatives within the organization to achieve a set of strategic goals or objectives; Guarantee community empowerment and accountability in all programming through the implementation of the country strategy, Theory of Change and refined M&E in all programming; Guarantee a responsive and agile approach to all programming.
Board Relations
Collaborate with the board of directors, seeking their involvement in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and key decisions; Ensure transparency in communications, decision-making processes, and financial reporting to enable board members to make informed decisions and fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities.
Stakeholder Engagement
Leverage Habitat’s global influence and coordinate with HFH Asia Pacific Area Office and other regional National Organizations to grow key partnerships and strengthen advocacy efforts; Strengthen relationship and coordination efforts with national and local governments, NGO leaders, and other key development sector organizations; Cultivate and drive strategic, multi-sector coalitions for shelter innovation to advance and scale housing solutions.
Governance, Accountability, Ethics, and Operational Excellence
Oversee the installation of and adherence to high-quality safeguarding, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and other quality control measures; Ensure the organization’s ethical standards adhere to HFHl, international development, and national ordinance requirements; Champion an organizational culture of safety, inclusivity, and accountability; Ensure quality control measures, ethics, and related measures and practices function are integrated into staff training and talent management processes; Leverage previous experience with NGOs and matrixed governance structures to strengthen alignment and collaboration between NO board of directors and the global Habitat organization; Lead coalitions and implementing partners in establishing shared ethical and quality control standards to actively minimize the risk of harm to Habitat constituents and partners.
Advocacy and Public Relations
Actively support, promote, and champion HFHI’s cause; Work to bring about change, raise awareness, and influence decision-makers at various levels, such as government, corporate, or community leaders; Utilize a broad set of communication strategies and activities aimed at managing and shaping HFHI’s image, reputation, and relationships with various stakeholders, including the public, customers, investors, employees, and the media; Engage in public speaking, media engagement, and public relations efforts.
Team Leadership
Build a top-tier, people-centric leadership team that is highly competent and supportive; Guide and direct the leadership team toward common goals and objectives; Lead, coach, motivate, and manage the team to achieve specific tasks, projects, or organizational objectives; Create a collaborative and
Compliance and Reporting
Ensure the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and provides accurate reporting to stakeholders; Communicate relevant information, data, and findings to internal and external stakeholders; Present information in a clear, accurate, and transparent manner.
Organizational Culture
Shape and promote a resilient organizational culture through shared values, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and norms; Influence how employees interact, make decisions, and perceive the organization’s mission and vision; Ensure that the organizational culture is inclusive and safe, finding strength in diversity of culture, background, and talent and respecting all employees equally.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Candidate Profile
Willingness to lead and affirm the Christian mission and principles of Habitat for Humanity International.
Minimum Requirements
University degree in a relevant field, such as international development or relations, public administration, management, civil engineering, and/or social sciences.
Years of Related Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Requirements (in addition to minimum)
Ethics and Safeguarding
We require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
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