# Professional Recruitment Opportunity: Investing in Nutrition and Early Years (INEY) Phase 2
The Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), in partnership with the World Bank, is currently spearheading the Investing in Nutrition and Early Years (INEY) program. This vital initiative is designed to accelerate the reduction of stunting across Indonesia, specifically targeting children under five years of age. By improving the quality of nutrition and health services for adolescent girls, expectant mothers, and young children, the program aims to foster a healthier future generation.
Bappenas is now inviting highly qualified professionals to contribute their expertise as specialists for the second phase of the INEY program. Below are the key roles currently open for recruitment.
## 1. Liaison Specialist for Setwapres, Ministry of Finance, Kemendukbangga, and Coordinating Ministry for PMK
This role serves as a critical bridge between Bappenas and key government institutions to ensure the effective achievement of Disbursement Linked Results (DLRs).
* Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate intensively with the Secretariat of the Vice President (Setwapres), Ministry of Finance, and relevant ministries to ensure DLRs are verified against established protocols.
* Act as the primary interface for communicating progress, challenges, and bottlenecks to the Program Specialist.
* Collaborate with the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) during the verification process.
* Monitor the implementation of the Program Action Plan (PAP) and identify operational hurdles.
* Qualifications:
* Minimum Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Social Sciences, Public Economics, or Public Policy.
* At least 3 years of experience in project management, specifically in planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
* Proven experience in inter-ministerial coordination.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools, including SPSS, Stata, or Microsoft Excel.
## 2. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
This specialist will ensure that all INEY Phase 2 activities adhere to rigorous environmental and social standards to protect stakeholders and manage project risks effectively.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the implementation of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and Program Action Plan (PAP).
* Map social and environmental issues and manage the project’s integrated grievance mechanism.
* Develop and conduct capacity-building programs on the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) for project stakeholders.
* Monitor and document environmental and social impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
* Qualifications:
* Preferably a Master’s degree (S2) in Environmental Science, Social Science, Occupational Health and Safety (K3), or Anthropology.
* At least 3 years of experience in managing and monitoring social and environmental safeguards.
* Strong background in data analysis (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods).
* Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated proficiency in English.
## 3. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Early Childhood Education (PAUD) Support
Focused on the PAUD Holistik Integratif (PAUD HI) program, this role is essential for ensuring that early education initiatives contribute effectively to stunting reduction.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including baseline metrics and indicators.
* Review and analyze monitoring results to provide evidence-based policy recommendations.
* Strengthen the internal capacity of the Directorate of PAUD regarding program evaluation.
* Qualifications:
* Master’s degree (S2) in Early Childhood Education, Management, Statistics, or Research and Evaluation.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks in the education sector.
* Extensive experience in inter-sectoral coordination and statistical analysis software.
## 4. Public Policy, Advocacy, and Field Deployment Specialist
This position supports the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PMK) in analyzing data to drive national policy decisions.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze large-scale nutrition and stunting data (e.g., SSGI, SKI, e-PPGBM) to inform policy recommendations.
* Draft policy briefs for high-level officials, including the Minister and Deputies.
* Design innovative programs aimed at accelerating stunting prevention.
* Qualifications:
* Minimum Master’s degree (S2), with a preference for a Doctorate (S3) in Public Policy, Nutrition, Public Health, or Health Statistics.
* At least 5 years of experience in nutrition and stunting issues within a government or institutional setting.
* Proven ability to perform complex national-scale data analysis and translate findings into actionable policy insights.
* Strong English proficiency (minimum TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.5).
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are passionate about contributing to national health and nutrition development, please submit your inquiries or application documents to [email protected]. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the recruitment team.