# Career Opportunity: Bappenas Opens Recruitment for INEY Phase 2 Experts
Stepping into a meaningful career path where professional expertise directly transforms national well-being is a rare and rewarding opportunity. The Directorate of Health and Public Nutrition under the Ministry of National Development Planning (KemenPPN/Bappenas) has officially launched an open recruitment drive for dedicated professionals.
This initiative is part of the Investing in Nutrition and Early Years (INEY) Phase 2 program—a collaborative national effort alongside the World Bank designed to accelerate stunting reduction, enhance health services, and optimize early childhood development across Indonesia.
If you possess a passion for public health, social policy, or data analytics, this comprehensive guide outlines the open positions, core responsibilities, and specific qualifications required to join this prestigious national mission.
## Overview of Open Positions in INEY Phase 2
Bappenas is seeking highly qualified specialists to drive multi-sectoral coordination, policy analysis, environmental safeguards, and educational monitoring. Review the detailed breakdown of the available roles below to find where your expertise creates the greatest impact.
1. Liaison Specialist for the Vice President's Secretariat, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Population and Family Development, and Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PMK)
This role acts as a vital bridge between Bappenas and key government bodies to ensure seamless execution and verification of Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs).
* Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain regular, intensive coordination with partner ministries to ensure DLRs are verified according to established protocols.
* Synchronize goals across various stakeholder ministries to align shared targets and overcome implementation bottlenecks.
* Coordinate with the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) during DLI verification processes.
* Monitor project action plans, identify operational hurdles, and facilitate tripartite problem-solving discussions.
* Core 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 proven experience in project management, focusing on planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
* Demonstrated track record of cross-ministerial coordination—experience with the Vice President's Secretariat or Ministry of Finance is strongly preferred.
* Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, Microsoft Excel, or advanced spreadsheets.
2. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
This specialist ensures that all INEY Phase 2 operations strictly adhere to environmental and social standards, risk mitigation frameworks, and grievance mechanisms.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the implementation of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and Program Action Plan (PAP).
* Identify social and environmental risks, map out affected stakeholders, and manage integrated grievance mechanisms.
* Mainstream Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) across Project Implementing Units (PIUs).
* Design and conduct continuous capacity-building programs regarding the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
* Core Qualifications:
* Post-graduate degree (S2) in Environmental Science, Social Science, Occupational Health and Safety (K3), Anthropology, or Sociology is preferred; strong Bachelor's graduates with relevant experience will be considered.
* At least 3 years of dedicated experience in managing social and environmental issues, preferably within the health or nutrition sectors.
* Strong familiarity with World Bank environmental and social policies or the ESF framework.
* Excellent communication skills, supported by English proficiency certification (TOEFL/IELTS) or written English samples.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Support for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen)
Focused on Early Childhood Education and Development (PAUD HI), this expert shapes the frameworks that measure educational and nutritional intervention outcomes.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Design comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks for PAUD HI programs.
* Establish accurate, measurable baselines, indicators, and targets.
* Review evaluation data to provide actionable policy recommendations for stunting reduction through early education.
* Strengthen the internal capacity of the PAUD Directorate regarding data-driven evaluation.
* Core 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.
* Proven 5-year track record in monitoring PAUD HI or related multi-sectoral programs.
* Advanced capability in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods data analysis using statistical software.
4. Public Policy Analysis, Advocacy, and Field Mobilization Specialist – Support for Kemenko PMK
This senior analytical role influences high-level nutrition policy by processing large-scale national datasets and crafting strategic interventions.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Develop innovative program frameworks and policy briefs to assist Ministers, Deputies, and Assistant Deputies in decision-making.
* Analyze large-scale national nutrition surveys and surveillance data (such as SSGI, SKI, e-PPGBM, and Satu Sehat).
* Synthesize complex data insights into clear, persuasive reports and strategic policy recommendations.
* Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives within the Deputy for Nutritional Improvement and Stunting Prevention.
* Core Qualifications:
* Master’s Degree (S2) in Public Policy, Public Health, or Health Statistics; a Ph.D. (S3) in related fields is highly prioritized.
* Minimum of 5 years of professional experience dealing with nutrition and stunting policies within governmental or institutional frameworks.
* Advanced technical skills in analyzing large national datasets and creating impactful policy papers.
* Active English proficiency demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or an IELTS score of 6.5.
## How to Apply and Important Notes
If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to Indonesia's national human capital development through the INEY Phase 2 program, submit your inquiries or application documents directly via email to:
* Official Inquiry Email: [email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates matching the technical criteria will be contacted for subsequent selection phases.