Career Opportunities: Project Officer (2420)

Requisition ID 2420 - Posted 

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• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
• Full time role based in North Sumatra, Indonesia
• Closing Date: 29 May 2026

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Project Officer to support the delivery of our eye health programs in North Sumatra and nearby areas. The role works closely with local health offices, hospitals, community partners, and internal teams to coordinate activities, support reporting, and help keep programs running smoothly while contributing to stronger and more sustainable eye health services in the communities we work with.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day implementation of eye health projects across North Sumatra and nearby areas, ensuring activities are delivered in line with workplans, timelines, budgets, and partnership commitments.
• Work closely with provincial and district health offices, hospitals, community partners, and other stakeholders to maintain strong collaboration, support program delivery, and strengthen local health systems.
• Support project monitoring, data collection, reporting, and documentation activities, including maintaining accurate records and helping track progress, results, and learnings across the program.
• Assist with training coordination, meetings, workshops, and field visits, while providing practical support to partners to help strengthen implementation, communication, and coordination.
• Work collaboratively with internal program, finance, and operations teams on planning, procurement, logistics, and reporting, while ensuring safeguarding, compliance, and organisational policies are consistently followed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience supporting public health, NGO, or community development programs
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience in reporting, monitoring, and project administration
• Fluent Bahasa Indonesia skills; working English preferred

Experience in international development, health systems strengthening, or community-based health programs will be highly regarded.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.

Applications Close: 29 May 2026

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.

Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.

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