Senior Project Manager - SEAFOAM, Climateworks Indonesia
Job No.: 494643
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: IDR 39,513,600 – 49,987,350 monthly gross salary HEW Level 08
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Climateworks Centre Indonesia is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of high-impact SEAFOAM-funded projects, with a strong focus on influencing government policy and strengthening local capacity for ocean-climate action. Reporting to the Program Impact Manager – Ocean, the role requires close collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government, academia, and civil society, to deliver systemic change and meaningful emissions reductions aligned with Indonesia’s climate goals.
In this role you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of SEAFOAM projects, from initial scoping to final evaluation, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic objectives. You will provide expert insights on Indonesia’s ocean-climate policy landscape, adapt to evolving political contexts, and proactively offer advice to senior leadership. Responsibilities also extend to building strong stakeholder relationships, developing policy-aligned project outputs, and producing impactful research, reports, and presentations. You will also play an active role in securing new funding opportunities, enhancing regional cooperation, and contributing to Climateworks’ broader program development, while monitoring project risks and supporting continuous improvement across initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will have deep expertise in marine affairs, ocean policy and sustainable development, alongside a strong track record in managing complex projects from inception to delivery. Your ability to influence policy, navigate Indonesia’s ocean governance landscape, and foster strategic partnerships will be key. You will bring exceptional communication skills, both written and interpersonal, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
About Monash University, Indonesia
In establishing the Monash Indonesia campus the University is continuing its commitment to being a truly global university. This new Monash campus joins a dynamic network alongside the highly successful Monash University Malaysia, as well as our partnered campuses in Suzhou, China, and Mumbai, India.
The campus makes a strong and distinctive contribution to Indonesia’s social, economic and technological development. Through the addition of this campus to our global network, Monash is cementing its position as a truly global university focused on making a positive global impact. Indonesia is a key partner for Australia and the University, and we’re committed to building our existing, and forging new, lasting relationships.
Monash Indonesia builds and strengthens existing ties between Australia and Indonesia, and offers staff, students, alumni, and partners collaborative opportunities with a world top 50 university operating across five countries in the Asia Pacific region. We are paving new pathways for students who desire a global education and to be awarded at the conclusion of their studies with a world-class Monash University degree.
You can learn more about Monash University, Indonesia and the campus.
About Climateworks Centre:
Climateworks Centre is an expert, independent adviser, acting as a bridge between research and action to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions for Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. It was co-founded in 2009 by The Myer Foundation and Monash University and works within the Monash Sustainable Development Institute.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Enquiries: Etwin Sabarini, Program Impact Manager Ocean, Etwin.Sabarini@climateworkscentre.org
Position Description: Senior Project Manager - SEAFOAM
Applications Close: Monday 12 May 2025, 11:55pm WIB
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