Project Lead - GF3

General information

Job Title : Project Lead

Type of work : 6 month contract, can be extended/permanent based on performance

Work Location : Jakarta, Indonesia

Function : COO Office

Seniority Level : Mid-Career (> 5 years)

Responsible to : COO

About Edufarmers International Foundation

Edufarmers International Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on strengthening the

four pillars of food security: availability, desirability, access, and utilization of food. Through

innovative programs, Edufarmers aims to empower local communities and improve food

security by addressing critical issues in agriculture and public health. Edufarmers focuses on

two main areas: Agriculture Services and Development, and Stunting Prevention and Nutrition

AI Program.

One of Edufarmers flagship innovations under the Agriculture Services portfolio is an AIpowered

agronomy solution that equips smallholder farmers and extension workers with

actionable insights to improve productivity and sustainability. After demonstrating strong

results in Indonesia, Edufarmers is now expanding this solution to Thailand and Vietnam. This

regional scale-up reflects Edufarmers commitment to contributing to food security across

Southeast Asia by leveraging inclusive, data-driven technologies.

We are seeking a Project Lead who will lead the AI-agronomy Solution Project in Thailand

and Vietnam. This cross-border initiative marks a significant milestone in Edufarmers

regional strategy to scale proven, data-driven agricultural interventions across Southeast Asia.

The Project Lead will play a central role in ensuring this expansion meets delivery targets and

builds institutional knowledge and partnerships for long-term, systemic change. The job holder

will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the project, ensuring its success by a

strong focus on grant stewardship, effective partnership management, robust monitoring and

evaluation, and strong cross-cultural leadership. He/she will work closely with our tech

solution partners, partner NGOs in Thailand and Vietnam, and government officials to ensure

the solution is successfully localized and disseminated to smallholder farmers and agriculture

extension workers.

The Project Lead will report to our COO and will supervise Project Associates in Indonesia and

Technical Consultants in Vietnam and Thailand, while coordinating directly with partner teams

in Thailand and Vietnam

Key Responsibilities

1. Project and Grant Management:

Lead the overall management and implementation of the Agri-AI Solution project in

Thailand and Vietnam, ensuring activities are delivered on time, within scope, and in

alignment with Edufarmers strategic objectives and donor commitments.

Drive the execution of the three main project phases that are conducted by partners:

Technology Development & Localization: Lead efforts to integrate new crops (like

rice, maize, and coffee) and conduct targeted data collection.

Piloting AI Solution and Training of Farmers: Launch small-scale pilot programs and

oversee the development of localized training modules on AI usage and Good

Agricultural Practices (GAP).

Wider Dissemination: Lead the promotion of the refined Agri-AI and manage the

training programs to reach 200,000 farmers and extension workers.

Grant Management: Oversee the comprehensive management of the grant, including

financial planning, budgeting, and resource optimization to support efficient implementation

across both countries.

Partnership Management and Coordination: Build and maintain strategic relationships

with all key stakeholders in Thailand and Vietnam. This includes:

National NGOs in Thailand and Vietnam: Lead the identification, onboarding, and

coordination of partner NGOs in Thailand and Vietnam to implement field-level

activities, including data collection, training, and government liaison.

Government: Support local partners in engaging relevant government bodies at

national and subnational levels, to facilitate widespread adoption of the Agri-AI

solution.

Universities and Research Institutions: Collaborating with academic and research

bodies to acquire and validate region-specific agronomic datasets, such as in-situ

images of pests and diseases, which are crucial for the AIs localization.

Tech Partners: Working closely with our tech solution partners to refine and tailor the

AI, ensuring its features and communication style resonate with the local agricultural

landscapes and specific needs of the farmers.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Implement a structured M&E framework to track

progress against clearly defined outputs and outcomes. The lead will define, monitor, and

report on key metrics and KPIs, ensuring the project achieves its targets, such as the 15%

increase in productivity for trained farmers and the successful training of 30,000 farmers on

GAP.

2. Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure proper risk assessment, compliance

oversight, and contingency planning are embedded throughout the project cycle. This includes

financial compliance with donor requirements, safeguarding policies, and ensuring ethical and

secure use of digital and AI tools.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Masters degree in public policy, agriculture, or other relevant fields.
• Significant experience in international development project, operations excellence, and leadership/team management, typically gained over 5+ years.
• A proven track record in successfully leading a project from the design phase to implementation and reporting, while achieving targets.
• Experience working with technology-driven solutions, including familiarity with data privacy, AI ethics, and digital adoption challenges.
• Experience in working in multiple ASEAN countries, especially Thailand and Vietnam.
• Proficiency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia is mandatory, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills to bridge local differences and effectively manage partnerships across multiple countries.

Expected Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking/visioning: Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way and determine opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis.
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates stakeholders, provides clear direction, and fosters a collaborative environment to achieve shared goals.
• Project management & prioritization: Adept at planning, organizing, and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, resources, and budgets are optimized.
• Proactivity: Acts without being told what to do and brings new ideas to the organization.
• High standards & attention to detail: Expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of the best and does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Communication: Strong written and spoken communication, able to create and deliver powerful presentations.
• Financial stewardship & cost management: Skilled in budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring to ensure efficient use of resources and maximize program impact.
• Stakeholder engagement & government relations: Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other external partners.
• Risk management and compliance oversight: Ability to anticipate risks, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and develop contingency plans.

Expected Cultural Competencies

• Impact and customer oriented: Focus on impact for beneficiaries and other stakeholders (e.g., government, donors, and local partners).
• Collaboration: Able to lead a team, work with other teams in the organization, and sense opportunities to collaborate with external stakeholders.
• Fast-paced and entrepreneurial: Be practical, able to try, evaluate, and iterate the process when developing something.

Why Join Us

This role offers a unique opportunity to integrate technology and AI into agriculture, creating

scalable solutions for a regional challenge. You will be at the forefront of a movement to

significantly improve food security and directly influence the lives of thousands of families in

Southeast Asia. You will also lead a mission-driven team of experts and changemakers

committed to solving some of the regions most pressing challenges.