Youth Engagement Coordinator

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. In Indonesia, Plan International operates since 1969, and in 2017 Yayasan Plan International Indonesia (YPII) was established as a national entity of Plan International in Indonesia. YPII is currently implementing its Country Strategy 5 (CS 5) covering the fiscal year 2023 to 2027, where the country’s purpose is in line with the global Plan International’s Purpose “to advance children’s rights and equality for girls”. Our ambition is to enable at least 3 million girls and young women to be healthy, educated, empowered, safe and protected. It means that we will take action to identify and facilitate the removal of obstacles that prevent children, especially girls, and young women from enjoying their rights and participating fully in Indonesian society. This goal will be achieved by implementing quality programmes and projects as well as influencing decision-makers and key stakeholders to make the required changes.

About Youth Engagement Unit

Meaningful child and youth participation is central to Plan Indonesia’s work to advance children’s rights and gender equality. YPII has established various youth engagement platforms, including the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP), Youth Accelerator Fund, and Plan Indonesia Youth Network (PlaNet).

However, challenges remain in ensuring youth participation is meaningful, safe, inclusive, and accountable, including strengthening staff capacity, applying participation and safeguarding standards, managing resources, and building collaboration with youth-led organizations.

The Youth Engagement Unit (YEU) provides technical support and coordination to strengthen and institutionalize youth engagement across YPII’s programmes, advocacy, campaigns, and organizational initiatives.

Position Summary

The Youth Engagement Coordinator (YEC) provides technical and coordination support to strengthen meaningful, safe, inclusive, and accountable youth participation across Plan Indonesia.

The YEC will translate youth engagement strategies into practical tools, guidance, and implementation approaches, provide technical support to programmes and teams, strengthen the capacity of staff and young people, and foster partnerships and networks with youth-led organizations and communities.

Location

This role and project will be based in Jakarta. Candidates must be authorized to work in Indonesia, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Reporting And Supervision

The Youth Engagement Coordinator (YEC) will report to the Youth Engagement Manager (YEM) and work closely with the Youth Engagement Officer (YEO) to implement youth engagement activities, coordinate youth platforms and networks, maintain meaningful engagement with young people, and provide operational and technical support to programmes and projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Youth Engagement & Programme Development

• Translate YPII’s Youth Engagement Strategy into practical tools, approaches, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical guidance to youth-led groups and programmes on youth-led programming, campaigns, mobilization, and capacity building.
• Ensure meaningful youth participation across programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Document youth engagement outcomes, learning, and leadership journeys.

Youth Networking & Advocacy

• Coordinate and strengthen YPII youth platforms and networks, including YAP, PlaNet, YAF, and YCG.
• Build partnerships with youth-led organizations, youth champions, government, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Support youth-led advocacy, campaigns, influencing, and collective action on issues affecting young people.
• Maintain mapping and networks of youth groups and organizations.

Technical Support & Coordination

• Provide technical guidance on youth-centeredness, participation standards, tools, and quality assurance across YPII.
• Support youth engagement monitoring, research, learning, and evidence generation with MER and Impact teams.
• Contribute to fundraising through proposals, concept notes, pitch materials, and donor engagement.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach the Youth Engagement Officer (YEO) and coordinate with youth focal points and project teams.

Safeguarding, PSHEA, & GEDSI

• Ensure youth engagement is safe, inclusive, gender-responsive, and accessible.
• Embed safeguarding, PSHEA, GEDSI, and Plan International’s Code of Conduct across youth engagement activities.
• Support capacity building and compliance with safeguarding, PSHEA, and GEDSI standards.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience leading or coordinating youth-led programmes, campaigns, advocacy, or related initiatives.
• Strong experience in meaningful youth participation and designing/implementing youth engagement programmes.
• Experience in youth advocacy, policy engagement, and partnerships with youth-led organizations, government, and other stakeholders.
• Experience developing proposals, donor materials, and programme/financial reports, including budget monitoring.
• Good understanding of youth rights, GEDSI, PSHEA, and safeguarding principles.
• Strong facilitation, communication, coordination, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with young people and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media, and digital engagement platforms.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated team management, adaptability, organization, and ability to deliver quality work within deadlines.
• Candidates with minor physical disabilities are welcome to apply.

Please follow the link to the full role profile: JD - Youth Engagement Coordinator (FY27).pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence, as we pride ourselves on our professional service. We will contact you as soon as we have reviewed your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interviews. Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in English by clicking the yellow “Apply now >>” button on this page. The application deadline is September 4th, 2026 .

Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People (PSHEA) policy.

Yayasan Plan International Indonesia is committed to protecting children’s rights and ensuring equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and a culture that promotes gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Please note that Plan International never sends unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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