General Manager

Yayasan Jejak Pulang in East Kalimantan, Indonesia is a foundation with the mission to rescue orphaned orangutans so they can later be released back into their natural habitat, and to find ways for local communities to reconcile traditional values of sustainability with modern benefits. Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance.

As a leader of the Senior Management Team, you will lead 4 divisions: External Relations, Operations & Enabling Units, and the Activities at Release Site. We are looking for an experienced manager who will be the central hub, integrating and aligning all departments to work towards Yayasan Jejak Pulang’s goals according to annual plans. You will work with the Board on strategic planning and report to the Board on their implementation progress.

Your contribution will be:

• To enable operations of YJP to run smoothly and in a coordinated fashion so that YJP can achieve its goals of orangutan rehabilitation and successful reintroduction into the natural habitat.
• Create and maintain processes that enable orangutans and caregivers to be safe and supported by the rest of the organization, both in the Forest School area and at the Release Site.
• Create and organize a safe work environment.
• Integrate the various departments so that the organization is aligned, the departments are mutually supportive, and YJP can achieve its desired impact. Guide and oversee the inter-departmental cooperation, coordination, and communication.
• Lead the organization in a transparent, fair, inclusive, and inspiring manner, living the notion that despite hierarchical levels, the members of the organization are essential like parts of one body.
• Responsible for the enhancement of Jejak Pulang’s image by being active and visible to stakeholders, and by working closely with other professional, civic, private and governmental organizations to emphasize the vision, mission, and overall strategy of YJP.
• Annual and 5-yearly plans for activities and finances enable and support alignment with the YJP strategy and the development of financial plans and project plans.
• Deliver results in accordance with the plans and maintain standards so that YJP continues to be attractive for donors, esp. Animal Welfare organization Four Paws, its main donor.
• Effective communication with and reporting to the Boards as well as translating the advice from Pembina and Pengurus into actions and results.
• Support and assess the department heads in their leadership functions and disseminate the spirit of YJP.
• Responsible for staying in compliance with all laws and regulations. Create systems to monitor all of this.

Your qualification & experience:

• Indonesian (strongly preferred)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• At least 5 years in leadership/management, preferably in business environment or international NGO.
• High level strategic thinking and planning ability as well as time management skills, delegating and conflict resolution competencies.
• Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills, transparent and high integrity leadership and demonstrated ability to integrate diverse areas of work and characters.
• Willingness and ability to learn about orangutans, animal welfare and conservation.
• Financial management skills and legal-compliance frameworks of the non-profit organization.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.

Our offer includes:

• Opportunity to truly contribute to conservation and animal welfare.
• Pleasant and interesting work environment
• Demanding work with a high degree of personal responsibility
• Extensive design options in an expanding environment
• Adequate NPO salary for this position

We are dedicated to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Be part of a good cause and apply for your next professional challenge with your CV in English by November 15th, 2026.