Infrastructure Economist
Program Background
The Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur (KIAT) is a 10-year facility supported by the Australian Government and implemented by DT Global. KIAT’s overarching goal is to support ‘sustainable and inclusive economic growth through improved access to infrastructure for all people’. To support this goal, KIAT works with the Government of Indonesia (GoI), Government of Australia, the private sector, Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) and other development partners, as well as civil society to help achieve the following outcomes:
1. Improved GoI policy and regulatory framework for infrastructure development
2. High quality projects prepared and financed by GoI, the private sector and / or MDBs
3. High quality infrastructure delivery, management, and maintenance by GoI
4. Infrastructure policies, design and delivery are more inclusive for women and people with disabilities
The focus of KIAT is on the following areas: Water and Sanitation; Transport; Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); and Infrastructure Funding and Financing. KIAT is also expanding its infrastructure activities in the areas of climate change, urbanisation, and private sector participation.
About DT Global
DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global - launched in 2019 - is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.
Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.
The Role
The Infrastructure Economist will work on the transport landscape analysis activity focussing on transport financing and funding. The purpose of this activity is to review and analyse the status of the transport sector in Indonesia and to provide relevant and credible information and analysis to inform KIAT’s Transport Sector Strategy.
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About You
· A postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in Economics, with a special focus on infrastructure economics or transport economics
· Proven expertise and experience in economic analysis
· Familiarity with Indonesian intergovernmental transfer mechanisms and their pros and cons
· Strong understanding of public and private finance for infrastructure, governance and regulatory environment, climate change and GEDSI as related to the transport sector
· Experience in undertaking research, analysis and data collection
· Understanding of transport landscape, issues, challenges and opportunities
· Ability to collect, collate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data and information to create knowledge
· Flexibility to work with international team members working in different time zones
· English fluency, with excellent written, oral and executive communications skills
· Previous experience with DFAT programs or international development facilities strongly preferred
· Previous work experience in Indonesia/South East Asia is preferred
Remuneration
Successful Indonesian nationals will be engaged under a national contract in IDR and will be subject to Indonesian employment regulations and tax obligations.
Why Join KIAT
The Australia Indonesia Infrastructure Partnership (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur - KIAT) offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.
By joining KIAT, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) CV
2) Statement (of up to 1,000 words) addressing the candidate’s skills and experience, and outlining the relevance to the role
3) Two referee names, position details and contact information
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 18 September 2023
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.
