The Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA) is a collaborative of foundations seeking to amplify the power of people and the potential of forests for a just and climate resilient world. CLUA member foundations are the ClimateWorks Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Ford Foundation, Good Energies Foundation, and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies also awards grants in alignment with the CLUA strategy. By bringing together our resources and diverse expertise, CLUA supports policies, practices, and partnerships that halt and reverse forest loss, advance sustainable land use and development, and secure the rights and livelihoods of Indigenous and forest communities. For more, please visit climateandlandusealliance.org.
CLUA coordinates with other funders to accelerate progress toward shared goals of raising more support and moving more resources to organizations working to halt and reverse tropical deforestation by hosting Forests, People, Climate, a collaborative of philanthropic donors, civil society, and community-based organizations seeking to halt and reverse tropical deforestation while supporting just, sustainable development. Learn more at forestspeopleclimate.org
Position Description
The Lead Consultant is a full-time consultant position based in Jakarta and serves as the strategic and operational lead for CLUA’s Indonesia Initiative. As part of the organization’s leadership team, the Lead Consultant will guide the Indonesia Initiative Team through a period of strategic continuity and renewal.
Working closely with the other CLUA Initiatives, the Lead Consultant will coordinate grantmaking and monitoring while enhancing the relationship with national and sub-national government agencies, civil society leaders, Indigenous peoples and local communities, other donors active in this arena, and the private sector.
The Lead Consultant will be expected to provide thought leadership in the field of climate change, land use and Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights in Indonesia. Within the Indonesia Initiative Team, they are responsible for maintaining a culture of shared purpose, collaboration, mutual respect, and commitment to achieving the goals described in the strategy. Frequent travel within Indonesia is expected, along with periodic international travel.
Location
This consultancy is hybrid, based in Jakarta. The Lead Consultant must be able to regularly participate in meetings, either remotely or in-person. The position will require work across multiple time zones, and in close collaboration with colleagues around the world, including early and late calls and activities to support colleagues in the Americas, Europe and Indonesia.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
The Lead Consultant is primarily responsible for the following:
Leadership Strategy and Oversight
- Contribute actively to organization-wide strategy development, including coordination, adaptive learning, and visioning processes.
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of Indonesia Initiative strategies, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overarching strategic frameworks.
- Shape and oversee the strategic vision for the Indonesia Initiative, to ensure effective execution across program areas.
- Provide guidance and thought leadership on climate, land use, and Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ rights in Indonesia, and represent the organization in national, regional, and global forums.
- Contribute to strategic risk management and stakeholder positioning in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external experts.
- Work closely with the Development Team to support fundraising efforts and donor stewardship, including participation in donor engagement activities and events in Indonesia and across the Asia region.
Indonesia Initiative and Team Management
- Provide strategic and values-driven leadership to the Indonesia Initiative team, ensuring strong alignment with the organization’s mission, strategy, and organizational culture.
- Supervise, coach and support members of Indonesia Initiative through effective performance management and leadership development.
- Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, shared leadership, and continuous learning in which team members feel valued, supported, and empowered.
- Delegate responsibilities and set priorities in ways that promote balance, ownership, and effectiveness across functions and positions.
- Help strengthen internal capacity and clarify team roles to support a resilient and distributed leadership model.
- Ensure effective collaboration across geographies, thematic and functional areas.
- Contribute to a smooth leadership transition process, including knowledge sharing and continuity planning in collaboration with the outgoing Lead and Indonesia team.
Grantmaking and Monitoring
- Manage the Indonesia grant portfolio and budget to ensure strategic alignment, equity, learning, and effective resource allocation across program areas.
- Lead the analysis and definition of grantmaking strategies and priorities for the Indonesia Initiative, incorporating team input and adapting to changing context.
- Support and guide team members in managing grantee relationships and advancing intended strategic outcomes.
- Coordinate internal review processes and ensure compliance with legal, financial, and organizational requirements, including engaging external consultants when needed.
- Identifying funding gaps, strategic partners, and opportunities for new or expanded collaborative initiatives.
External Engagement and Partnerships
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, for example civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, government stakeholders, philanthropic partners, and collaborative platforms.
- Engage with a broad network of actors, including private sector representatives, academia, and media, to advance the Initiative’s impact.
- Provide strategic leadership for convenings, policy dialogues, multistakeholder platforms, and collaborative field-building initiatives aligned with shared objectives.
- Stay informed on movement dynamics, civil society priorities, and evolving opportunities for strategic positioning and impacts.
- Represent the organization in national, regional, and global forums.
Cross-Initiative and Cross-Department Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Program Teams across tropical forest geographies and globally, as well as with Communications, Operations, and Development teams.
- Participate actively in organization-wide processes, including reflection and planning, learning journeys, monitoring, strategic planning, equity and justice initiatives, and engagements with the Board.
- Lead or support cross-regional collaboration to promote knowledge management, learning, innovation, and collective impact.
- Participate in organizational meetings, virtually or in person, as required by the manager and broader team needs.
Preferred Experience & Competencies
Applicants will ideally have many of the following competencies and some of the following experience:
- A minimum of 15 years’ work experience in a leadership position in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector, with an extensive experience in Indonesia’s climate, land use, and/or rights-based sectors
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategy development and implementation in multi-stakeholder contexts and cross-functional teams, including navigating uncertainty, ambiguity, and organizational transition with clarity, flexibility, and steadiness.
- Deep understanding of movement dynamics, civil society priorities, and opportunities for funder alignment and influence.
- Experience working at the intersection of local, national, and international agendas—ideally with a mix of Indonesia-based and global or regional exposure.
- Proven capacity to build and sustain trust across a wide range of actors, including civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples’ networks, government stakeholders, and philanthropic partners.
- Deep cultural awareness and ability to navigate complex histories, positionalities, and power dynamics in multi-stakeholder spaces.
- Committed to equity, justice, and shared leadership, with an inclusive and collaborative leadership style.
- Experience navigating hybrid and remote work environments, and working across cultures and time zones.
- Skilled at strategically delegating, fostering trust, and creating a culture where people feel
- valued, supported, and able to lead in their own areas.
- Ability to travel and work outside of typical work hours (i.e. early mornings and/or late evenings) when required to accommodate various time zones
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English, and strong intercultural communication skills are essential.
Fees
The compensation range for this position is USD 126,000 to 150,000, gross, per year, depending on experience.
Equal Opportunity and Access
Equal selection opportunity is a fundamental principle at the Climate and Land Use Alliance, where selection and personal advancement opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. The Climate and Land Use Alliance does not discriminate against formerly incarcerated individuals.
Application Process
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities to apply. CLUA will complete an initial review of applications received by March 9, 2026, and on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled. To be considered, please apply online and submit a cover letter and resume in English.
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