Organizational Development (OD) Lead

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Organizational Development (OD) Lead

About Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM)

Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) is a collective movement dedicated to accelerating the growth of a sustainable investment ecosystem that prioritizes Indonesia’s local wisdom. Through multi-sectoral, multinational, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, KEM aims to drive transformative change that enhances community well-being while preserving forests, peatlands, and other vital ecosystems within its supply chain.

With 29 active member organizations, KEM has united stakeholders under a shared vision, emphasizing sustainability commitments: 100 jurisdictions implementing dedicated policies and planning for sustainability, 100+ businesses operating with sustainable practices and integrated into sustainable supply chains, and unlocking transactions, investments, or financing totaling USD 200 million.

Purpose of the Role

KEM is seeking an OD Lead to lead and oversee the HRGA unit and to serve as the Secretariat’s internal convener supporting closer alignment between all three divisions–Program, Institutional Building (IBU), and Impact & Engagement (I&E). Across both mandates, the aim is to uphold the rigor and accountability essential to KEM, while keeping the Secretariat’s day-to-day work light and free of unnecessary friction. Within the unit, this means streamlining, simplifying, and at times reducing existing business processes. While the role sits organizationally within Institutional Building, its mandate extends to bringing structure to how all divisions coordinate, consolidating existing alignment practices into one shared project management cycle, adapted to KEM’s nature as a multi-stakeholder coalition, with clear stages, requirements, and ownership that all divisions can use for planning and collaboration. This position will also lead key organizational development efforts that underpin both mandates, including redesigning meeting structures, conducting workload analysis, and manpower planning. The role also serves as a trusted, fair mediator for employee relations matters and cross-divisional tensions as they arise.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Responsibility	Key Deliverable(s)
Business Process Streamlining & Simplification Review existing operational workflows across KEM Secretariat to identify what can be simplified, consolidated, or removed — not just automated or added to. Champion selective, practical automation that reduces manual administrative burden while preserving accountability.	Process simplification roadmap. Automation implementation plan.
Project/Program Cycle Design & Convening Work with Program, I&E, and IBU to map how projects currently move from concept to close, identifying where alignment breaks down or happens informally, and consolidate this into one shared project/program management cycle with clearly defined stages. Define requirements and owners at each stage, balancing rigor and pace across divisions, adapted to KEM’s coalition nature. Roll out the cycle across all three divisions, ensuring it is understood and adopted rather than simply documented.	Documented project/program management cycle with defined stages, requirements and ownership. Revamped program tracker
Organizational Development (OD) Lead the redesign of KEM’s regular touchbase/coordination meeting structure, in consultation with the Secretariat team, to reduce meeting load while preserving alignment. Conduct workload analysis and manpower planning across divisions to inform staffing and resourcing decisions.	Revised meeting cadence and structure. Workload analysis report. Manpower plan analysis document.
Employee Relations & Cross-Team Mediation Develop and implement employee retention strategy, including cross-division harmony Serve as a trusted, fair mediator for employee relations matters and difficult cross-team or cross-divisional discussions. Support a healthy, low-friction working culture between IBU and other divisions.	Employee retention strategy Employee relations cases addressed and documented. Improved cross-divisional working relationships.
Unit Leadership Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to existing HRGA unit team. Represent OD unit in senior management discussions and organization-wide decision-making forums.	OD performance reports. Active participation in KEM Secretariat leadership discussions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in operations, governance, or HR leadership, including significant experience leading or overseeing multiple functions.
Demonstrated track record of improving business processes through simplification, consolidation, or automation — rather than expanding processes or adding new systems.
Experience designing or implementing structured project/program lifecycles or similar operating frameworks across multiple teams or functions.
Experience with organizational development work: workload/capacity analysis, manpower planning, and meeting or process redesign.
Proven ability to mediate employee relations issues and cross-team conflicts with fairness, discretion, and firmness.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
A firm, decisive leadership style that stays consistent with KEM’s collaborative, values-driven culture — comfortable holding boundaries without becoming rigid or adversarial.

Organizational Values — “GIVEE” (KEM Management Value)

All KEM team members are expected to reflect these values in their day-to-day work:

Grit	Driven by integrity, a growth mindset, and resilience. Upholds ethical standards, embraces learning, and turns challenges into opportunities — persevering to create lasting impact.
Inclusive	Fosters a supportive environment built on empathy and mutual respect, with open communication and ensuring all voices are heard.
Vibrant	Brings energy and welcomes diverse talents and fresh perspectives, contributing to an atmosphere where innovation thrives.
Empower	Builds trust and relationships, and supports inclusive discussions that strengthen collective effort across stakeholders.
Excellence	Upholds high standards of integrity, ethics, and competence, delivering responsive, high-quality, and relevant work.

Role Core Competencies

Process Simplification Mindset	Naturally looks to remove, consolidate, or automate rather than add — evaluates whether a new initiative is truly needed before building it, and is comfortable retiring processes that no longer earn their keep.
Organizational Development Acumen	Comfortable analyzing workload, meeting structures, and staffing needs, and translating findings into practical changes that teams actually adopt.
Cross-Divisional Systems Thinking	Able to see how the different divisions’ ways of working connect and where they create friction, and to design a shared framework that each division experiences as workable, without favoring one division’s working style over another’s.
Firm, Culture-Aligned Leadership	Able to hold clear boundaries and make difficult calls, while staying consistent with KEM’s collaborative and respectful working culture — firm without becoming adversarial.
Mediation & Employee Relations	Navigates sensitive interpersonal or cross-divisional issues with fairness, discretion, and steady judgment, helping teams reach workable resolutions.

Personal Attributes

Collaborative and relationship-oriented, while comfortable setting boundaries when needed.
Adaptive, pragmatic, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
Emotionally mature with strong judgment and self-awareness.
Able to balance strategic vision with operational realities.
Able to build trust and credibility with peer divisions and earn their buy-in without relying on formal authority over them.
Committed to continuous learning and principle-based leadership.

Term of Offer

Contract Period	6 months + 1 year (Grant-funded until 2027)
Contract Type	PKWT
Reporting Line	Reports directly to the Executive Director; oversees the HRGA unit. Works in close, ongoing partnership with Program and IE division leads.
Duty Station	Jakarta, Indonesia (hybrid), with travel as needed.
Benefit	Hybrid working arrangement based in Jakarta Opportunities to travel for project activities BPJS dan Health Insurance Budget for relevant learning & development

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter to karir@ekonomimembumi.co with the subject “[OD Lead] – [Full Name]” no later than 13 September 2026 at 23:55 WIB. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Equal Opportunity

KEM is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate based on gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.