[ Senior Program Manager (Core Programs)]

About YCAB Foundation

Founded in 1999, YCAB Foundation is the founding and flagship organization of the YCAB Social Enterprise Group. With a vision to break the cycle of poverty, YCAB utilizes financial inclusion as a primary instrument to expand and strengthen education for youth from urban low-income families. To date, YCAB has positively impacted over five million young individuals and empowered more than 200,000 ultra-micro women entrepreneurs. In 2024, YCAB Foundation retained its #28 ranking on the TOP 100 SGO/NGO list by TheDotGood, a global nonprofit rating agency based in Geneva, Switzerland.

About the Position

We are seeking a strategic and impact-driven professional to join us as Senior Program Manager – Core Programs. In this role, you will lead YCAB's flagship initiatives—vocational training, scholarship programs, and the Batik Learning Center—all aimed at enhancing youth employability and educational access. You will oversee end-to-end program delivery, ensuring relevance, quality, and sustainability across initiatives that run independently of donor funding. If you bring deep expertise in youth empowerment, skill-building trends, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Strategy and Development

Lead annual planning, budgeting, and program design for core initiatives: vocational training centers, scholarships, and the Batik Learning Center.
Ensure programs align with YCAB's mission and address real-time youth employability trends, particularly in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and creative industries.
Develop and update implementation frameworks, SOPs, and delivery standards for all core programs.
Identify opportunities to innovate or scale proven models based on insights, feedback, and market relevance.
Keep up-to-date with labor market trends and employer needs to ensure training remains relevant and aligned with emerging job opportunities.

Implementation and Team Oversight

Oversee day-to-day operations across all core programs, ensuring smooth participant selection, training delivery, and alumni engagement.
Manage and support trainers, facilitators, and program staff, maintaining high standards of service and learning outcomes.
Promote youth participation and incorporate their feedback to enhance program relevance and empowerment.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Improvement

Collaborate with the RME team to set KPIs, monitor progress, and gather feedback.
Use data and evaluation findings to drive improvements in program design and delivery.
Document lessons learned and generate recommendations for future program cycles.

Resource Mobilization & Proposal Development

Lead the development of proposals and funding applications to attract sponsorship and partnerships for core programs, ensuring financial sustainability.
Identify and engage with potential sponsors and funding sources aligned with YCAB's mission.
Work with internal teams to prepare budgets, reports, and compliance documentation for sponsors and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Coordination & Partnership Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions, vocational partners, community organizations, and alumni networks to enhance program quality and reach.
Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, HR, Communications, Procurement) to ensure effective program support and compliance.
Serve as the primary liaison for core program partnerships, fostering collaboration and alignment with YCAB's strategic priorities.
Represent YCAB in relevant forums, events, and sector networks to promote the organization and stay updated with best practices.

Sustainability and Resource Management

Ensure program delivery within budget, optimizing available resources to maintain program quality without relying on external funding.
Foster community ownership, alumni engagement, and cost-effective solutions to support long-term sustainability.
Coordinate with the Head of Program Management Division to explore internal efficiencies or strategic partnerships.
Strengthen pathways to employment or further education by building partnerships with job placement agencies, internship providers, or educational institutions.
Ensure inclusive practices are embedded across all programs to reach marginalized youth, especially girls and young women.
Contribute to knowledge sharing, policy discussions, and advocacy efforts to position YCAB as a leader in youth development and inclusive education.

Deliverables/Output:

Approved annual work plans and budgets for core programs.
SOPs and updated operational guidelines for scholarship, vocational, and Batik programs.
Regular program reports with performance data, outcomes, and recommendations.
M&E-driven adjustments to improve program quality and relevance.
Documentation of success stories, impact narratives, and alumni engagement.
Evidence of sustainability efforts (e.g., community partnerships, resource optimization).
Proposals and funding applications submitted to secure program support.
Active records of stakeholder and partner coordination.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.
At least 10 years of professional experience in program management within non-profit or educational sectors, preferably in areas like vocational training, youth development, or scholarship management.
Proven leadership in running sustainable programs without donor reliance.
Strong understanding of youth-centered program design, workforce trends, and inclusive education models.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
Skilled in program budgeting, reporting, and adaptive program management.
Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, especially with local communities and institutional partners.

Report to : Head of Program Management Division

Supervise : Vocational Coordinator & Scholarship Officer

Location : West Jakarta, Indonesia (Full WFO)

Applications close on July 30, 2025

Please submit your application by sending us a cover letter along with your latest CV to:

recruitment@ycab.org

Please put in your email subject: Senior Program Manager (Core Programs) – Your Full Name

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference everyday.

All applicants will betreated in confidential and only short-listed candidates will be notified

YCAB Foundation provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.

Regards,

Human Capital Department | YCAB Foundation

T. +62 21 5835 5000 | F. +62 21 5835 5001

Jl. Surya Mandala I no 8D, Sunrise Garden, Jakarta Barat 11520, Indonesia| www.ycabfoundation.org |

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