Head of Impact

at  Plan International

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Head of Impact will lead the strategic direction, development, and management of the Impact Unit, ensuring that Plan Indonesia’s programs deliver measurable and scalable impact aligned with its strategic goals. This role will focus on impact assessment, scalability of successful project models, and working closely with the Fundraising and Program Development Units to take the opportunity for innovative funding mechanisms. The Head of Impact will develop, guide, and manage systems that ensure data-driven decision-making, fostering accountability and learning across Plan Indonesia. This job requires someone with curious minds and a penchant for learning and innovation.

CAPACITY BUILDING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Lead internal capacity building on impact measurement, scaling, and data systems to equip the relevant team members to implement robust impact assessments and project scalability frameworks.
• Accountable for developing a knowledge management system that documents and shares best practices, lessons learned, and scaling experiences across Plan Indonesia.
• Facilitate cross-functional learning and provide the tools necessary for staff to understand and apply the concept of scalability, data-driven decision-making, and impact investment in their work.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

Reporting to Program Quality, Development, and Partnership Director, The Head of Impact will be responsible for:

• Leads a cross-functional team (3 direct reports) focused on impact measurement, scalability, and knowledge management.
• Has authority over impact frameworks, scalability models, and data systems. Key decisions on project scalability and investment proposals made in consultation with the Country Leadership Team and Program Team.
• Drives Plan Indonesia’s Country Management Team in impact-driven programming as well as enhances Plan Indonesia’s ability to secure new funding streams and improved positions in impact assessment.
• Externally represents Plan Indonesia in networks related to impact measurement and scalability.

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensure the Impact Unit operates within Plan Indonesia’s governance frameworks and adheres to all necessary risk management and financial protocols.
• Lead efforts to mitigate risks associated with scaling, impact investment, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring that systems are in place for ethical and responsible programming.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Data Science, Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management, or related fields.
• At least 7 years of experience in impact measurement, program evaluation, and scaling project models, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Proven track record of managing impact-driven projects with a focus on scalability and working with alternative financing models (impact investment, outcome-based funding).
• Excellent communication skills, both in Indonesia Language and English, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Experience managing partnerships with NGOs and academic institutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to Plan’s Safeguarding and Gender Equality principles, with a track record of embedding these principles in program design and implementation.
  Location: The post holder will be based in YPII’s office in Jakarta with some travel to our project implementation areas in and outside Jakarta, including in Eastern Indonesia. It is important to note that YPII currently applies a mix of Working from Home and Working from Office arrangements.
  Type of Role: 1-year Fixed term contract (PKWT) with the possibility for other years of contract extension
  Reports to: straight line to PQDP Director