About the organization:
Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia (YRII) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) headquartered in Jakarta, established under Notary Deed No. 8 by Buchari Hanafi, S.H., dated December 6, 2021, and approved by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights under Decree No. AHU-0039234.AH.01.12 of 2021, dated December 8, 2021. YRII originated from the operational experience of Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) in Indonesia as an international NGO and branch of Islamic Relief Worldwide headquartered in Birmingham, UK. IRW had been operating in Indonesia since 2000 and officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2003. This MoU expired in November 2021. To continue IRW's work and best practices, former IRW staff members founded YRII.
During its operations in Indonesia, IRW contributed IDR 659 billion to the Indonesian government and society, benefitting 1.7 million people across 8 sectors focused on improving social welfare: disaster management, livelihood improvement, public health and nutrition, clean water and environmental sanitation, education, seasonal programs, shelter, and orphan welfare—all contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Country Purpose:
Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia has been operating since 2003 and officially became Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia in January 2022. Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia aims to contribute to the social welfare of the Indonesian people and alleviate suffering through humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and community empowerment. The organization's main program areas include:
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH)
• Sustainable livelihood
• Health and Nutrition Child Welfare
• Shelter
• Child Welfare
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
• Climate Change
• Seasonal Program
YRII currently operates across several provinces, including West Nusa Tenggara, Aceh, Central Sulawesi, West Java, and Jakarta, with the potential to expand its geographical coverage in line with organizational development and strategic priorities. Programs are implemented directly by YRII or through partnerships with local organizations and other stakeholders.
Job Purpose:
Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia is seeking an experienced and strategic CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) based in Jakarta, Indonesia to provide overall leadership and management of the organization's humanitarian and development operations in Indonesia.
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees (BoT), the CEO will lead the implementation of the organization's country strategy, oversee program development and delivery, strengthen fundraising and resource mobilization, and ensure effective financial and operational management. The role is responsible for building a high-performing team, fostering strategic partnerships, and ensuring that organizational activities align with Islamic Relief's vision, mission, values, and principles, as well as applicable Indonesian regulations and donor requirements.
The CEO will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's long-term sustainability, strengthening its institutional capacity, and maximizing its impact on vulnerable communities across Indonesia.
Scope of the Role:
The CEO holds overall management responsibility and strategic oversight for Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia's operations in the country. The role encompasses strategic planning, humanitarian and development program management, fundraising, financial oversight, human resources management, risk management, and organizational compliance.
The CEO will provide leadership to the senior management team, including the Deputy CEO I (Head of Programme and Fundraising), Deputy CEO II (Head of Operations), PQMEAL Manager, and Head of Amil Zakat Body. The role also involves representing YRII in engagements with government institutions, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, institutional donors, corporate partners, and other strategic stakeholders.
To maintain a strong connection between organizational strategy and program implementation, the CEO is expected to dedicate at least 20% of their time to field engagement with staff and beneficiaries, and at least 20% to engaging existing and prospective donors, developing strategic partnerships, and advancing fundraising efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership and Program Management: Lead the implementation of the country strategy, annual country plan, and emergency preparedness plan in alignment with organizational priorities. Ensure programs are relevant, effective, and aligned with the organization's mission, thematic priorities, and beneficiary needs.
• Fundraising and Resource Mobilization: Develop and implement strategies to diversify funding sources, strengthen organizational sustainability, and achieve annual fundraising targets. Build and maintain strategic relationships with institutional donors, corporate partners, philanthropic organizations, and local donors, including Zakat, Infaq, Sadaqah, and Waqf.
• Program Quality and Impact: Oversee program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning to ensure quality, accountability, and measurable impact. Ensure timely development of project proposals, annual reports, and donor reports, while promoting continuous learning and evidence-based decision-making.
• Leadership and Human Resources Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Establish effective organizational structures and workforce plans, strengthen people management practices, and foster a supportive, inclusive, and participatory working environment that promotes staff well-being, professional development, and accountability.
• Financial and Operational Management: Oversee country-level budgets, financial performance, grant management, resource allocation, and organizational assets. Ensure effective financial controls, cost efficiency, timely reporting, and compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and applicable national regulations.
• Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness: Ensure appropriate organizational risk management, operational security, and emergency preparedness measures. Lead effective responses to emerging humanitarian crises and ensure the safety and security of staff and organizational resources.
• Representation, Partnerships, and Advocacy: Represent YRII at national, regional, and international levels. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs/INGOs, donors, media, private sector partners, and local communities to strengthen collaboration and program sustainability.
• Institutional Development and Compliance: Ensure organizational operations reflect Islamic Relief's vision, mission, values, and Code of Conduct. Promote accountability, safeguarding, compliance, institutional learning, and collaboration with Islamic Relief Worldwide's regional and global teams.
Candidate Profile:
We are looking for a strategic and values-driven leader with a strong track record in humanitarian and development work. The successful candidate will combine organizational leadership, financial and operational oversight, fundraising expertise, and the ability to build trusted relationships with donors, government institutions, partners, and communities.
The ideal candidate will be an inclusive and collaborative leader who can translate organizational strategy into measurable results, strengthen institutional sustainability, and foster a supportive environment where staff can perform effectively and grow professionally.
Essential Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in the NGO/INGO sector, preferably overseeing country-level operations.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and managing humanitarian or development programs.
- Proven experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, proposal development, and grant management.
- Strong financial management and budget oversight capabilities.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex organizational operations.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships with donors, government institutions, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- A strong commitment to Islamic values and the humanitarian principles of Islamic Relief.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- A master's degree in a relevant discipline.
- Experience working with international NGOs in developing countries.
- A successful track record of securing significant funding from institutional donors, multilateral organizations, corporate partners, or philanthropic institutions.
- Experience managing large donor-funded programs and complex grant portfolios.
- Experience in community development and thematic areas relevant to Islamic Relief's work.
- Knowledge of Arabic or French.
Accountability:
Islamic Relief (YRII) is a faith-based non-government organization and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, women & persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
All YRII team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field project.
Safeguarding:
Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Scheme to ensure that our operations and programs, staff, representatives, children, young people, and people at risk are protected against the risk of harm abuse, and SEAH. With a zero-tolerance approach, YRII is committed to responding appropriately and constructively to any information related to safeguarding issues during the recruitment process.
How to apply :
Please submit your application by completing the application form through this link:
https://forms.gle/KnbdMS14s2qsbPERA
Applications submitted directly to Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia Office will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The deadline for submitting applications : October 30th, 2026
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