Technical Officer (APS Partnerships)

Job Brief

Technical Officer (APS Partnerships)

Location
Jakarta, Indonesia

Ad Title
Technical Officer (APS Partnerships)

Program Background
Prospera is a partnership facility between the Government of Australia (through Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and the Government of Indonesia. It aims to foster strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth in Indonesia. Commencing from 1 March 2018, Prospera is a planned five-year investment which has been extended for 3 years, until February 2026.

Prospera aims to achieve three outcomes:

• Expanding markets, creating jobs – including building a robust private sector through a sound enabling environment; Growing jobs, capital and technology through trade and investment

• Safeguarding economic and financial stability – including ensuring a strong foundation for growth through balanced macro-financial policy; strengthening financial system integrity through supervision and literacy

• Improving public finances and government performance – including more revenue and better spending through improved policy and systems; improved government performance through data and public integrity bodies

About DT Global
DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

The Role
Prospera is recruiting a Technical Officer position. This position will work in a team focused on the effective contribution of Australian Government agencies (hereafter Australian agencies) to outcomes agreed between Government of Australia and Government of Indonesia under Prospera.

The Technical Officer will work with Prospera’s Australian agency members to deliver outcomes across all the Program’s focus areas. S/he will work with all Australian agencies but will have a particular focus on those agencies collaborating on climate change and Indonesia’s energy transition.

The Technical Officer will take a strategic view to harnessing opportunities that promote Australian agency effectiveness and partnerships; collaboration across Australian agencies and the Prospera advisory teams, such as through organisation of community of practice meetings and regular communications. This includes providing strategic guidance to Australian agencies on developing and implementing partnership activities with their Indonesian Government counterparts.

Under the leadership of Prospera’s APS Work Unit Manager, the Technical Officer will also provide administrative support to Australian agencies, such as organising meetings or travel arrangements and managing sub-contracts.

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About You
The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications and experience as follows:

• High-level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including at least 8 years of experience in cross cultural environments and international settings and in relevant positions.

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences (e.g. economics, political science, public policy) or related science (such as climate change or energy transition) or similar. A postgraduate or other qualification is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and Indonesian.

• Demonstrated project management experience, including experience in organizing meetings, events, and travel and transport arrangements.

• Substantial experience and knowledge and understanding of public policy issues and, ideally, experience of development policy so as to provide professional support to Australian government officials, senior Indonesian government officials and to engage with other development partners.

Remuneration
The remuneration will be set according to National Remuneration Framework Group C, Job Level 1. The remuneration level at which the position is engaged will be based on the successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience. This position is a long-term position, open for National Indonesian applicant.

Why join Prospera?
At Prospera, you will be part of a high-performing, innovative and collaborative team that provides analysis and advice on key policy areas in support of strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth in Indonesia.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit your CV including a cover letter (in one file name) that addresses the selection criteria (no more than three pages) with subject TO (APS).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9 May 2024, 05:00 PM (GMT+7).

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.