# Career Opportunity: Expert Roles Available in the INEY Phase 2 Program at Bappenas
Contributing to national development and shaping the future of Indonesia's younger generation is a remarkable professional milestone. The Directorate of Health and Public Nutrition under the Ministry of National Development Planning (Kementerian PPN/Bappenas) has officially opened recruitment for several high-level specialist positions under the Investing in Nutrition and Early Years (INEY) Phase 2 grant program. This collaborative initiative between the Indonesian government and the World Bank focuses heavily on accelerating stunting reduction, improving health services, and enhancing childhood nutrition nationwide.
If you possess a passion for public health, social policy, or institutional coordination, this recruitment drive offers an exceptional platform to make a tangible societal impact.
## Overview of the INEY Phase 2 Initiative
The INEY program serves as a cornerstone strategy to tackle chronic malnutrition and support early childhood development across the country. By targeting adolescents, pregnant mothers, and infants aged zero to fifty-nine months, the program ensures comprehensive healthcare coverage. Bappenas, the central agency responsible for steering national development planning, is currently seeking dedicated professionals to fill four critical technical assistance positions.
## Open Positions and Core Responsibilities
Successful candidates will play an instrumental role in driving project milestones, coordinating across multi-sectoral government bodies, and ensuring compliance with international project frameworks.
1. Liaison Specialist for Setwapres, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Population and Family Development, and Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PMK)
This role focuses on maintaining seamless communication and strategic alignment across key ministries and government secretariats.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain regular, intensive coordination with the Vice President’s Secretariat (Setwapres), Ministry of Finance, and relevant coordinating bodies regarding Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs).
* Act as a vital bridge between Bappenas and partner ministries to communicate crucial updates, bottlenecks, and operational challenges.
* Coordinate verification processes with the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP).
* Monitor the implementation of the Program Action Plan (PAP) and assist in identifying operational roadblocks.
* Key Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (S1) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Social Sciences, Public Economics, Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
* At least 3 years of demonstrable project management experience, focusing on planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
* Proven background in cross-ministerial coordination, preferably with Setwapres or the Ministry of Finance.
* Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, or advanced Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheets.
2. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
This position ensures that all project activities strictly adhere to environmental and social standards, risk mitigation protocols, and grievance mechanisms.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the implementation of environmental and social requirements outlined in the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and Program Action Plan (PAP).
* Identify, map, and analyze social and environmental risks, ensuring robust stakeholder engagement.
* Oversee the integrated grievance redress mechanism and conduct debottlenecking analyses for incoming reports.
* Develop and conduct capacity-building programs regarding the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) for project stakeholders.
* Key Qualifications:
* Master's degree (S2) preferred in Environmental Science, Social Science, Occupational Health and Safety (K3), Anthropology, Sociology, or relevant disciplines (strong Bachelor’s degree holders with relevant experience will be considered).
* Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in managing social and environmental safeguards, preferably aligned with World Bank policies.
* Demonstrated capability in qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods data analysis.
* Strong communication skills backed by English language proficiency certification (TOEFL/IELTS).
3. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Support for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen)
This expert will design robust monitoring frameworks specifically targeted at early childhood education initiatives integrated with health services (PAUD HI).
* Key Responsibilities:
* Formulate comprehensive monitoring and evaluation concepts for the PAUD HI program.
* Establish accurate baselines, measurable indicators, and realistic targets.
* Analyze implementation results to generate strategic policy recommendations for stunting reduction via early education channels.
* Provide technical strengthening and guidance to the Directorate of Early Childhood Education team.
* Key Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Master's degree (S2) in Early Childhood Education, Management, Statistics, or Research and Evaluation.
* At least 5 years of experience in designing educational monitoring and evaluation tools.
* Extensive cross-sectoral coordination background spanning a minimum of 5 years.
* Advanced competency in statistical applications for quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
4. Public Policy Analysis, Advocacy, and Field Mobilization Specialist – Support for Kemenko PMK
This senior advisory role centers on high-level data analytics, policy recommendations, and strategic advocacy for national nutrition programs.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Develop analytical instruments and frameworks to process large-scale national nutrition surveys (SSGI, SKI, e-PPGBM, Satu Sehat, etc.).
* Conduct advanced data reviews to generate actionable policy briefs and recommendations for ministers and deputies.
* Design innovative institutional programs focused on stunting prevention and nutritional enhancement.
* Lead project teams to deliver exceptional analytical outputs on schedule.
* Key Qualifications:
* Master’s degree (S2) required in Public Policy, Public Health, or Health Statistics (Ph.D./S3 preferred).
* Minimum of 5 years of professional experience dealing with nutrition and stunting policies within governmental institutions.
* Expertise in large-scale national data analysis and policy paper formulation.
* Active bilingual proficiency in English and Indonesian, with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS 6.5.
## How to Apply
Professionals driven by a commitment to public service and national health advancement are encouraged to review their qualifications carefully. For inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please reach out directly via official email at [email protected]. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent selection phases.