Tanoto Foundation is an independent family foundation committed to catalyzing systems change in education and human development. We are impact-first, collaborative, and evidence-based, investing for the long term to strengthen institutions, empower leaders, and improve outcomes at scale.
As our work in Indonesia continues to grow in ambition and influence, we are strengthening our strategic planning, intelligence, and partnership capabilities.
The Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships leads Tanoto Foundation Indonesia's strategy, business intelligence, and strategic partnerships agenda.
This role provides senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights to guide portfolio decisions, identifies emerging trends and risks in the education and development landscape, and builds high-value partnerships that advance Tanoto Foundation's mission and positioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead country-level strategic planning and portfolio reviews, aligned with Tanoto Foundation's global strategy.
- Translate data, research, and sector intelligence into clear strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
- Oversee business intelligence, sector landscaping, thematic analysis, and research synthesis.
- Work closely with Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) to strengthen Tanoto Foundation as a learning organization.
- Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with government, development partners, philanthropy networks, and research institutions.
- Support thought leadership, policy engagement, and strategic communications in collaboration with internal teams.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team covering strategy, partnerships, and intelligence and insights.
Requirement
- 15+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or people-management role.
- Master's degree in education, public policy, development studies, economics, or a related field.
- Strong background in education, philanthropy, development agencies, or multilateral organizations.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, research, or portfolio-level analysis.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong understanding of Indonesia's education and development landscape.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); fluent in Bahasa Indonesia.
Why Join Us
- A senior leadership role with real influence on national education outcomes.
- The opportunity to shape strategy, partnerships, and thought leadership for a leading foundation.
- A mission-driven, collaborative environment with strong global linkages.
