Senior Economist (Team Leader Senior Level)

Job Description

Overview

DevTech is currently managing USAID/Indonesia’s Economic Growth Support Activity (EGSA). EGSA has three objectives: i) enabling evidence-based decision making through ongoing analysis that links together the United State Government’s Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS), Journey to Self-Reliance (J2SR), and Government of Indonesia (GOI) priorities (CDCS); (ii) improving Government of Indonesia (GOI technical capacity in tax collection, public expenditure, and financial accountability; and (iii) improving the business enabling environment for foreign and domestic business entities.

Responsibilities

Services Provided:

The Senior Economist will lead the development of result framework of development financing to inform the preparation of the RPJPN and RPJMN. The assistance will include but not limited to: formulating result framework including strategy, theory of changes, goals, outcomes, indicators, and indexes for RPJP and RPJMN development financing. The result framework will support the achieve of the “innovative financing and conducive financial sector” goal as set by the government for the next long-term planning period. Two outcomes and associated indicators and relevant indexing will be developed as part of the result framework to serve as key elements for achieving the goal and outcomes.

The consultant will lead the activity to:

• Answer relevant research questions, such as:
  • What are the expected results from the goals (innovative and conducive financing) on development financing?
  • What is the enabling environment (critical assumptions) to achieve the results?
  • What are the proposed outcomes of the “innovative financing Innovation and conducive financial sector” based on assessment on expected results from questions 1 and 2?
  • What are the proposed or possible indicators and their composite index to measure achievement of goals and outcomes from innovative and conducive financing?
  • What is the strategy to achieve the target outcomes?

• Develop the research workplan document for submission to Bappenas, outlining research methodology, timeline, and report outline to answer the following research questions:
• Prepare monthly progress reports outlining activities conducted during the period and link to deliverables in the contract, meetings, output produced, and follow up plan for internal reporting purpose.
• Present the findings and policy recommendations to Bappenas and other stakeholders.
• Develop draft and final reports

Scope of Work

The Senior Economist Consultant will act as Team Leader to support EGSA’s effort in assisting the Ministry of Development Planning (Bappenas) with the development of Long- and Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJPN and RPJMN) for 2025 to 2045 (RPJPN) and 2025 – 2030 (RPJMN), specifically on the development financing framework. The assistance will include but not limited to formulating result framework including strategy, theory of changes, goals, outcomes, indicators, and indexes to inform the RPJPN and RPJMN development financing sections.

Requirements:

• Proven record of experience working on development financing in Indonesia.
• Expert level and up to date knowledge of the current methods of development financing in Indonesia, both from government and non-government sides; innovative/blended finance and Public Private Partnership (PPP) practices Indonesia and other countries; new financing mechanism such as the green financing.
• Strong ability to lead discussion on translating analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Experienced working with the Indonesian government, preferably with Bappenas.

The Senior Economist will provide services for up to 60 days of level of effort (LOE) from February 2023 to July 2023

Qualifications

• Advance University’s degree from nationally/internationally recognized university in economics, finance, or relevant fields.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in the field of development financing for candidate with master’s degree and 10 years for candidate with PhD degree.
• Experience in leading strategy and result framework development work.
• Established network in financial and development sectors in Indonesia
• Must be an independent and innovative thinker and able to lead and work in a team.
• Excellent English and Bahasa Indonesia writing and editing skills and communication/ interview skills for the presentation and stakeholder discussions, as well as an ability to take information from a wide variety of sources and draft clear, succinct, high-level analysis and reports for general dissemination.
• Strong presentation and writing skills.

Deliverables, Level of Effort, Schedule

No. 1

Task: Present and lead in kick off meeting with Bappenas, conduct initial document review, and develop Work Plan

Deliverable: Workplan will include but not limited to: report outline, research methodology and a description of quantitative models, qualitative methods, and list of FGDs

LoE (Days): 10

Tentative Due Date: 1^st week of March 2023

No. 2

Task: Lead data collection, processing, and analysis including a qualitative analysis of relevant literature and international best practices, simulations of some quantitative models, analysis of models results, conclusion and policy recommendation. Lead FGDs with stakeholders in Jakarta. Lead presentation and submission of draft report to Bappenas.

Deliverable: First draft report and presentation documents.

LoE (Days): 10

Tentative Due Date: 1^st week of March 2023

No. 3

Task: Incorporate input from Bappenas and EGSA

Deliverable: Revised Report

LoE (Days): 5

Tentative Due Date: 1^st week of May 2023

No. 4

Task: Lead final Presentation to Bappenas and other stakeholders in a workshop/seminar

Deliverable: Presentation Document

LoE (Days): 5

Tentative Due Date: 2^nd week of May 2023

No. 5

Task: Incorporate input from the seminar and report finalization

Deliverable: Final Report

LoE (Days): 20

Tentative Due Date: 4^th week of June 2023

Total LOE: 60 Days

EEO Statement

NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (40 and older), physical and mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history) or characteristics, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship or alienage, or any other protected status as established by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Organization

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 38 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech core practice areas include: Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning; Data Solutions; Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability; and Education, Gender, and Youth.

At DevTech, we care deeply about doing work that leads to positive change in the world. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We encourage each person to learn, develop, and meet their professional potential. We rethink and evolve how we do things to grow and improve our company.