# Career Opportunity: Expert Roles Available for the INEY Phase 2 Program at Bappenas
Building a healthier generation requires dedicated professionals, strategic coordination, and robust data-driven policies to combat national developmental challenges. The Directorate of Health and Public Nutrition under the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas is currently seeking qualified experts to join the Investing in Nutrition and Early Years (INEY) Phase 2 program. This collaborative initiative between the Indonesian government and the World Bank focuses on accelerating stunting reduction and enhancing maternal and child health services nationwide.
## Understanding the INEY Phase 2 Initiative and Bappenas
The INEY program addresses early childhood development and nutritional improvements for adolescents, pregnant mothers, and children under five years old. Bappenas, serving as the central agency for national development planning, oversees the execution of these vital initiatives. Professionals joining this program will directly contribute to policy formulation, cross-sector coordination, and effective project monitoring to achieve targeted developmental milestones.
## Open Positions and Detailed Responsibilities
Bappenas is hiring specialists across multiple strategic domains. Review the specific roles, duties, and qualifications below to find the right fit for your professional background.
1. Liaison Specialist for Secretariat of the Vice President, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Population and Family Development, and Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture (Kemenko PMK)
This role bridges communication and ensures strategic alignment between various high-level government bodies and the Ministry of National Development Planning.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate regularly with key ministries to guarantee that Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs) align with official verification protocols.
* Act as the primary communication bridge between Bappenas and partner ministries to resolve operational bottlenecks.
* Collaborate with the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) during Disbursement-Linked Indicator (DLI) verifications.
* Monitor the execution of agreed-upon program action plans and compile required administrative reports.
* Candidate Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (S1) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Social Sciences, Public Economics, Management, or Public Policy.
* At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in project management, focusing on planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
* Proven background in multi-ministerial coordination, preferably with the Vice President’s Secretariat or the Ministry of Finance.
* Proficiency in statistical and spreadsheet software such as SPSS, Stata, or Microsoft Excel.
2. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
This expert ensures that all project activities strictly adhere to environmental and social risk management standards.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the implementation of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and Program Action Plan (PAP).
* Map social and environmental risks, manage grievance mechanisms, and resolve community complaints.
* Integrate World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) standards into Project Implementing Units (PIUs).
* Develop and deliver capacity-building workshops for stakeholders regarding labor management procedures and environmental safeguards.
* Candidate Qualifications:
* Preferably a Master’s degree (S2) in Environmental Science, Social Science, Occupational Health and Safety (K3), Anthropology, or Sociology (Bachelor's degree holders with strong relevant experience will be considered).
* Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluating social and environmental issues, ideally within health or nutrition sectors.
* Strong familiarity with World Bank environmental and social policies.
* Excellent English proficiency supported by official certification (TOEFL/IELTS) or written writing samples.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Support for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendukdasmen)
This position focuses on tracking educational integration and early childhood development frameworks linked to the national stunting reduction strategy.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Design comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks for Early Childhood Education (PAUD HI) programs.
* Establish accurate baselines, performance indicators, and measurable targets.
* Analyze implementation results to generate data-driven policy recommendations.
* Provide technical capacity building to the Directorate of PAUD regarding evaluation methodologies.
* Candidate Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Master’s degree (S2) in Early Childhood Education, Management, Statistics, or Educational Research and Evaluation.
* At least 5 years of professional experience in designing educational monitoring and evaluation systems.
* Demonstrated expertise in PAUD HI program evaluations and cross-sectoral coordination.
* Advanced capability in quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software.
4. Public Policy Analysis, Advocacy, and Field Mobilization Specialist – Support for Kemenko PMK
This senior role drives high-level policy formulation and large-scale data analysis to improve national nutritional programs.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute strategic work plans focused on stunting reduction and nutritional governance.
* Build analytical frameworks using data from major national surveys (such as SSGI, SKI, e-PPGBM, and Satu Sehat).
* Author comprehensive policy briefs, research studies, and actionable recommendations for ministry leadership.
* Design innovative program concepts to enhance nutritional interventions across regions.
* Candidate Qualifications:
* Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, or Health Statistics (Ph.D. degree is strongly preferred).
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience working within ministries or large institutions on nutrition and stunting issues.
* Expertise in analyzing large-scale national datasets and visualizing data insights.
* Active English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or an IELTS score of 6.5.
## How to Apply
If you possess the required expertise and want to make a lasting impact on Indonesia's public health and nutrition landscape, submit your inquiries and application documents to the official secretariat email: [email protected].
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent selection stages. Take this opportunity to advance your career while contributing to national development goals.