Policy Associate

Responsibilities

About Edu Farmers International (EFI)

The Edufarmers International Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the four

pillars of food security: availability, sustainability, access, and utilization of food. Through our innovative

programs, we 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: We are currently building our capabilities to do agronomy

research to achieve optimal yield, to work with farmers and influencing their behavior to adopt

certain agri-inputs, practices, and technologies, and to create agriculture content and material to

disseminate them to wider audiences. We have the ambition to develop an Indonesian agriculture

production center of excellence with research and training center operations all around Indonesia to

create impact and change the landscape of the Indonesian upstream agriculture industry.

• Stunting Prevention and Nutrition AI Program: We aim to reduce Indonesia’s high stunting rates

through a combination of direct intervention and AI-powered education and communication for

behavior change. Our ZeroStunting program provides daily nutrition for stunted children, increasing

parent’s awareness on child nutrition, and empowering Posyandu cadres.

We are currently looking for Policy Associate that will contribute to Edufarmers’ organization’s policy

outreach, project development, and partnership by synthesizing research findings, project’s impact,

engaging with stakeholders, and supporting the development of evidence-informed policy in the agriculture

and nutrition sectors.

General information

Job Title : Policy Associate

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

Work Location : Jakarta, Indonesia

Function : Policy & Impact Outreach

Seniority Level : Early Career (1-3 years of experience)

Responsible to : Head of Impact

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Outreach:
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and literature reviews and identify policy issues in the agriculture and nutrition sectors.
• Prepare materials for policy outreach, including conducting desk research, background notes, policy memos, and presentations.
• Present data and evidence in a compelling and easy to understand method to policy stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners in governments, NGOs, and other organizations.
• Develop expertise in agriculture and nutrition to identify potential policy windows.
• Identify potential opportunities to present Edufarmer’s work at conferences and contribute in creating supporting materials for speakers.
• Donor Cultivation and Communication:
• Research and identify prospective major donors and partners with alignment to Edufarmers mission
• Scope grant and funding opportunities, along with profiles of potential donors, giving history, key decision makers, and timeline.
• Develop compelling pitches tailored to potential donors, highlighting alignment between their priorities and Edufarmers programs.
• Maintain communication and build relationships with major donors.
• Contribute to writing grant proposals, by writing initial drafts, gathering data and ensure proposals are aligned with funders guideline.
• Communicating Impact:
• Collaborate with team to analyse and interpret data results on program outcomes.
• Develop visually compelling infographics or presentations to showcase program impact for diverse audiences.
• Write, edit, and proofread short, powerful stories about the organization ‘ work and impact for non-technical policy audience

Requirements

Skills

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree or record in agriculture, nutrition, public policy, international Development, or a related field.
• 1-3 years work experience
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder relationships and quantitative data analysis skills is a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including translating complex research findings into accessible language for policy audiences is preferred.
• Strong time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region to meet with policymakers and partners.
• High-level proficiency in both Indonesian and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to pivot strategies based on changing circumstances.
• Passion for Edufarmers’ mission and values, with a commitment to contributing to a cause-driven organization.

Why Join Us?

As part of Edufarmers, you’ll be a vital force in driving social change, working to improve food security and public health in underserved communities. This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing brand within the non-profit sector and make a tangible impact on the lives of people in need.