Senior Government and Partnerships Advisor

Job Description

Program Background

Prospera is a A$259 million eight-year program building on two decades of Australia’s support for economic governance in Indonesia. Prospera incorporates 15 Australian Government agencies and over 200 expert advisers and program staff from diverse backgrounds. Prospera also collaborates closely with the Katalis program to realise the benefits of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. 

Prospera’s goal is to contribute to strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth in Indonesia through three breakthrough outcomes:

• Expanding markets creating jobs: Building a robust private sector that creates more high value jobs.
• Safeguarding economic and financial stability: Ensuring a strong foundation for sustainable and inclusive growth.
• Improving public finances and government performance: Enabling a modern, effective and responsible public sector.

Underpinning these breakthrough areas are three enablers: capable and coordinated institutions that support Indonesia’s development transition; gender equality and disability inclusion are advanced; and government of Indonesia and Australia partnerships strengthen.

Prospera delivers climate and energy activities as part of the policy and regulatory workstreams of an Australia-Indonesia climate partnership. The energy transition is a significant opportunity for Indonesia to create competitive industries and jobs in pursuit of its 2045 ambition of becoming an advanced nation.

Prospera commenced in March 2018 and will conclude in February 2026.

The Role

The Senior Government and Partnerships advisor leads a team focused on the effective contribution of Australian Commonwealth Government departments and agencies (hereafter Australian agencies) to Prospera’s goal of strong sustainable and inclusive growth in Indonesia.

Prospera is comprised of advisors and Australian agencies that collaborate with their Indonesian counterpart agencies. The Australian agency members of Prospera are in the areas of finance and economic policy; public financial management; public service policy and delivery; and climate change. Prospera seeks to deliver outcomes with the Indonesian government across three breakthrough areas: Expanding markets creating jobs; Safeguarding economic and financial stability; and Improving public finances and government performance. Cross cutting support of these activities comes from staff focused on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); institutional reform, data analytics and knowledge performance and learning.

The Senior Government and Partnerships advisor supports Prospera’s Australian agency members with a view to their delivering outcomes across the listed breakthrough areas. The advisor takes a strategic view on harnessing opportunities that promote Australian agency effectiveness and partnerships; supports collaboration across Australian agencies and the Prospera advisory teams, as well as works closely with staff of the Australian embassy. The advisor manages a small team including administrative and finance staff to support Australian agency activities.

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About You

It is expected that the position will meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in areas such as Economics, Social Science, Public Administration and/or relevant experience of at least 15 years in government/private sector partnerships across governments. Australian Public Service experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Prospera and/or other DFAT or Australian Government ODA-funded programs operating in Indonesia.
• Demonstrable ability to work in a cross-cultural Australian-Indonesian setting, including appreciation of the political economy and sensitivities, understanding of policymaking in Indonesia, and ability to anticipate Prospera and DFAT on issues or challenges that may arise as part of partnership execution and operations and share advice about operating within this context.
• Strong project management and organisational skills to keep activities on track and ensure that collaborative initiatives progress smoothly. This also requires strong interpersonal skills to help in fostering collaboration and building consensus among stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of internal governance and decision-making arrangements in the Indonesian and Australian governments and translating these into operational decisions.
• Excellent skills in communication and writing skills as well as networking and relationship skills. Bahasa Indonesia skills is an advantage
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, including experience in developing and delivering external events and tailored guidance.

Remuneration
The remuneration will be set according to DFAT Remuneration Framework group C, Job Level 4. The remuneration level at which the position is engaged will be based on the successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience. This position is a full-time position, open for International and National Indonesian applicants.

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 Senior Government and Partnerships Advisor Please kindly state your expected salary for this position in the cover letter.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CLOSED 21 April 2025, 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 called upon for further processes.

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