Project Director, Labor Rights In Critical Minerals

Position Title

Project Director

Location

TBD, Indonesia

Reports To

Portfolio Director, Human Rights and Empowerment

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock has a long work history of addressing environmental, economic and social issues in Indonesia.

This position is not eligible for international allowances.

Position Summary

The Project Director will be responsible for implementing a results-oriented project to improve labor rights in the critical mineral supply chain in Indonesia and increase the resiliency of communities to child labor and / or forced labor. The Project Director is responsible for the overall technical strategy and project management and will report to the Home Office. S / he will maintain systems for project operations; ensure that all deadlines are met and targets are achieved; and coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders. This includes private sector partners and industry associations, government ministries, subgrantees, rightsholders, and training / academic institutions as needed. S / he will lead collaborative initiatives to ensure all approaches are sustainable and evidence-based.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage and represent the project and Winrock to external stakeholders such as donors, local and national government entities, international and local businesses, NGOs, and multi-sectoral groups and bodies.
• Work collaboratively with the stakeholders to achieve measurable improvements in labor rights implementation in mineral mining and reduction / elimination of child and forced labor.
• Oversee project partners' implementation and compliance with Winrock, the donor and Indonesian policies.
• Lead timely implementation of project activities.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project implementation and recommend areas for course correction.
• Provide / oversee specialized dialogue, policy advocacy and capacity strengthening on identification and mitigation of child labor and forced labor practices.
• Provide continuous technical assistance, support, and information to national and local government officials, partner NGOs, international and domestic consultants, and project staff.
• Oversee management of project budget and ensure that all financial activity is carried out in accordance with annual budget allocations, Winrock policy, and donor guidelines.
• Maintain close communication with Winrock home office and provide ongoing formal and informal updates on project progress and elevate issues for problem-solving.
• Supervise local project staff and annually evaluate their performance.
• Travel to participate in project activities and monitor progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

Work Experience

Applications

Applicants should submit their application below, consisting of a current resume and cover letter referencing Project Director, Indonesia by September 7, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications. Applicants are thus encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal treatment for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law.

At Winrock we have a clear mission : Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.

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