About the Recruitment

RISE Foundation is an organization with extensive experience in creating safe spaces for civil society engagement in evidence-based advocacy through hearing forum strategies, dedicated to empowering young people in Indonesia as key actors in the movement for change and sustainable development. Supported by a proven track record in implementing social change initiatives simultaneously across multiple regions, RISE guides youth in gaining recognition of their equal rights and encourages their active participation, backed by measurable and accountable project management capabilities.

To expand the reach of the program and ensure long-term sustainability, RISE Foundation is offering a Program Development Officer job opportunity that involves supporting the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals. This role aims to bridge youth aspirations with strategic funding opportunities in an integrated, adaptive, and sustainable manner, with the following responsibilities and qualifications details:

Responsibilities

1. Support the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies to secure funding opportunities for youth movement programs.
2. Lead the preparation and development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, and other fundraising documents under the guidance of the Program Advisor.
3. Coordinate proposal development processes across relevant divisions, including Program, MEL, Finance, and Communications teams, to ensure integrated and high-quality submissions.
4. Conduct donor mapping, funding opportunity scanning, and analysis of donor priorities relevant to the organization’s strategic objectives.
5. Establish and maintain relationships with potential institutional donors, strategic partners, and relevant stakeholders to support program development and fundraising efforts.
6. Facilitate consultations and co-creation processes with youth organizations, communities, and partners to ensure meaningful participation in program design.
7. Support the development of program theories of change, logical frameworks, results frameworks, and implementation strategies for new initiatives.
8. Collaborate with the Program Advisor and program teams to identify emerging issues, strategic opportunities, and innovative program approaches.
9. Ensure all proposals and program development documents comply with donor requirements, organizational standards, and quality assurance processes.
10. Maintain and regularly update a funding pipeline, donor database, and proposal tracking system.
11. Prepare presentations, organizational profiles, capability statements, and partnership materials for donor engagement and resource mobilization activities.
12. Provide regular updates and reports to the Program Advisor regarding fundraising opportunities, proposal development progress, and partnership engagement.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Public Health, International Relations, Management, or other relevant fields.
2. Minimum 1 years of experience in program development, resource mobilization, fundraising, partnership development, or proposal development within NGOs, civil society organizations, or development agencies.
3. Knowledge and practical application of Theory of Change (ToC), Logical Framework Analysis (LFA), Results-Based Management (RBM), and donor-compliant budgeting would be an advantage.
4. Demonstrated ability to identify funding opportunities, conduct donor mapping, and support strategic partnership development.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, including proposal writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.
6. Strong coordination, facilitation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, donors, partners, and youth-led organizations.
7. Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
8. Available to be based in the Yogyakarta office. 

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit their application via email to recruitment@riseindo.org no later than 17 June 2026, 17:00 (Jakarta Time). The email subject line must state “Program Development Officer”. The application should include:

• (i) a cover letter; and
• (ii) a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant professional experience, qualifications, educational background, and other supporting information relevant to the position. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for interview.