MCA-Indonesia II is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to join our team as a
Deputy Executive Director for Infrastructure Finance
Further details about the position and application guideline are provided below.
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Introduction and Background
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”) is a U.S. government agency established in 2004. Its mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry.
In December 2018, MCC’s Board of Directors selected Indonesia as eligible to develop a second Compact. The selection reflected the strong partnership MCC and Indonesia built during the first Compact.
The Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact (“Compact”) was signed on April 13, 2023, and it entered into force on September 4, 2024. The objectives of the Compact are:
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to improve project planning and preparation for infrastructure projects under the Advancing Transport and Logistics Accessibility Services (ATLAS) Project
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to reach financial close on transactions using structured finance, including deals with institutional investors and with a focus on local currency transactions (FMD Project or FMDP).
The Government of Indonesia has established an Implementation Independent Agency, called the Millennium Challenge Account – Indonesia II (“MCA-Indonesia II” or “MCA”), to act as a designee in supervising and managing the implementation of the five-year Compact in Indonesia.
Detailed information about the Compact is available on the MCC
website (refer to Annex I: Program Description of the Compact) and the MCA-Indonesia II
website.
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Position Objective
The Deputy Executive Director for Infrastructure Finance (DED for Infrastructure Finance) will assume a critical role in the success of the MCA-Indonesia II and two Compact Projects related to infrastructure planning and finance: the ATLAS Project and FMDP. The ATLAS Project is focused on developing institutional structures to improve project preparation while FMDP is focused on improving the availability of finance infrastructure. The DED for Infrastructure Finance will oversee the implementation of both ATLAS and FMPD activities to ensure that infrastructure projects are being developed so that they can attract commercially oriented finance, supported by blended finance, as necessary.
Accordingly, a key objective for the DED for Infrastructure Finance will be to ensure that there is coherence between the demand and supply sides of infrastructure finance.
The DED for Infrastructure Finance, reporting to the Executive Director, is responsible for MCA- Indonesia II’s project functions encompassing the planning, design, and implementation [referred to as Project Implementation] of the ATLAS Project and FMDP. The DED for Infrastructure Finance shall provide thought leadership, strategic direction, operational oversight, and routine program management/administration coordination in the compact as appropriate.
The DED for Infrastructure Finance will maintain robust communications and interface with both internal and external stakeholders that includes Government of Indonesia as well as the financial markets, donor community, and relevant private sector stakeholders. The DED for Infrastructure Finance shall ensure that all ATLAS Project and FMDP implementation and targets are met according to Compact objectives, agreed workplans, program designs, estimated budgets as well as MCC’s ESP, social analysis and monitoring and evaluation requirements.
The DED for Infrastructure Finance ensures the alignment of project execution with the overall objectives of the Compact and the judicious management of its resources, such that all ATLAS and FMDP activities are aligned to the established strategies, frameworks, budgets, and resources defined by the Compact.
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Tasks and Responsibilities
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Represent ATLAS and FMDP as integrated components of the MCC Indonesia Compact to project stakeholders (e.g., with national/local government counterparts, civil society, project beneficiaries, etc.) ensuring that collaborative relationships are built and maintained to facilitate the delivery of the program.
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Plan, prepare, successfully implement, and ensure sustainability of the ATLAS Project and FMDP consistent with the objectives, budget, investment criteria, work plan and other requirements stipulated in the Compact.
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Recruit, direct, and supervise a team of technical specialists and consultants under ATLAS Project and FMDP that will manage and support the primary activities ensure a cohesive framework for project closing including financing strategy that integrates project details and financing markets and that integrates project technical and cross-cutting areas.
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Serve as the main MCA representative for the ATLAS Project and FMDP with Government of Indonesia counterparts, civil society, project beneficiaries, community, donors, financial services providers, private sector representatives, service providers, province and district multi-stakeholder forums, and MCA/Jakarta professionals, etc.
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Guide to Activity Leads and ensure a collaborative environment is established to facilitate cooperation, integration, sharing of information, and shared accountability for the success of ATLAS and FMDP.
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Provide strategic direction, routine operational oversight, and advice to advance the preparation, development and implementation of the programs including project/program management coordination, quality assurance and overall communications.
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Evaluate Compact requirements and determine the appropriateness/relevance of project designs and develop strategies and frameworks, allocate budgets and resources, to ensure the MCA’s ability to deliver.
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Coordinate with DED Operations and Operations Leads to ensure team provision of inputs as required for quarterly procurement, disbursement, and project management requirements under MCC guidelines.
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Coordinate with DED Program Support and cross-cutting Leads to ensure team provision inputs as required for the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Environmental and Social Performance (ESP), and Social Analysis (SA) Activities under MCC guidelines.
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Support team provision of inputs and compliance with the MCA, ATLAS and FMDP project-level Social Analysis.
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Oversee the development of project work plans and management plans and ensure compliance with Compact requirements through approval and activity monitoring.
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Ensure coordination within and among the ATLAS and FMDP project activities, as well as linkages to the MSME Project as needed; promote learning across project activities; and foster collaborative approaches between MCA and other Government of Indonesia and market or donor-funded infrastructure and finance development initiatives.
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Oversee the work of ATLAS and FMDP Activity Leads and managerial and technical consultants who will provide technical inputs and review of project activities including, but not limited to, participatory planning processes, consultant and contractor Terms of Reference, training materials and subsequent training sessions, work plans, and disbursements. Work with MCA and MCC management to finalize implementation frameworks, procurement documents, awareness campaigns, evaluative studies, and project reports. Coordinate with DED Program Support and cross-cutting Leads to ensure that ATLAS and FMDP are implemented in full compliance with MCC and Compact requirements related to environmental and social management and social analysis, and in accordance with relevant Government of Indonesia environmental laws and procedures and GoI gender mainstreaming regulation.
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Prepare regular progress reports and serve as the main point of contact on ATLAS and FMDP related matters to the MCA Executive Director.
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Prepare periodic progress reports and serve as the main point of contact on ATLAS and FMDP related matters to the MCC (Washington) Technical Leads and MCC Resident Country Mission (RCM). Ensure appropriate coordination and interface is maintained between the MCA and MCC technical teams and RCM points of contact.
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Travel, as necessary, domestically and internationally, to build and maintain effective working relationships with key counterparts and stakeholders related to Compact activities.
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Key Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Competencies)
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Advanced University Degree in engineering finance, infrastructure finance or a related field, with demonstrated experience in fields of relevance to the commercial and financial close of transactions.
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Strong experience in policy and institutional reform activities in the infrastructure sector, bank and capital market in structured/project finance, and public-private partnerships. Experience with municipal finance is a plus.
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A minimum of twenty (20) or more years of experience, including at least ten (10) in a management or leadership position of a project or company, of demonstrated experience financing, managing, and implementing infrastructure projects, particularly in transport and/or logistics in an international setting.
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Experience working in the private, commercial sector in a related field (i.e., infrastructure finance).
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Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex contracts and to contribute to the procurement of such contracts.
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Knowledge of Government of Indonesia laws, regulations, and development plans, particularly those relevant to infrastructure planning, finance, environmental and social assessment, public consultation, and economic development planning.
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Demonstrated ability to interact constructively and strategically with technical experts, government officials, beneficiaries of Compact projects, civil society, contracted service providers, local community leaders, and private sector counterparts including financial institutions.
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Demonstrated experience and proven skills in managing a large company or donor program with a multi-million USD budget and staff teams.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams and institutions.
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Successful track record (and history) of achieving commercial and financial close projects on time and within budget.
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Experience working in Indonesia or the region on similar projects is preferred.
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Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work in large, multi-cultural teams.
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Fluency in Indonesian and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Ability to travel to relevant project sites as needed.
5. Duration and Performance Location
The Consultant is expected to work for a base period of 12 months. There is potential for a follow-on contract to cover the implementation of the Compact. Any follow-on options will be based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Duty station: Jakarta.
Work Arrangement:
This position is Work from Office (WFO). The regular hours of work for MCA-Indonesia II are eight (8) hours per day or forty (40) hours per week. Recognizing that it is sometimes mutually beneficial for MCA-Indonesia II and the Consultant, MCA-Indonesia II generally permits work schedules to be altered within the Core Hours of 8 AM up to 6 PM, with the Consultants retaining the obligation to adjust his/her time to accommodate participation in any relevant meeting/assignment conducted outside of such Core Hours.
6. Contract Type
This Terms of Reference contemplate award of a fixed term, fixed price contract.
7. Working Facilities
Office space and a laptop equipped with necessary software will eventually be provided to the Consultant in Jakarta.
Travel outside of the duty station may be required based on program needs. Airfare for domestic travel within Indonesia and lodging outside Jakarta and other cities is provided by MCA-Indonesia II.
*Note: This Position Description is subject to revisions/updates as necessary to ensure alignment to the organization’s strategic direction and structure. Revisions to the description are subject to applicable MCA-Indonesia II policies and procedures, and official versions of each Position Description are maintained by MCA-Indonesia II.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
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An application letter that clearly outlines how you meet the requirements for the position, highlighting relevant skills, experiences, and your interest in contributing to MCA-Indonesia II. File format “Your Complete Name_Application Letter”.
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A comprehensive resume. File format “Your Complete Name_CV”.
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Completed the Applicant Submission Form
here.
Please send the Application Letter and comprehensive CV/ resume, both as attachments to
hr.recruitment@mca-indonesia-2.go.id by
June 20, 2026, with the subject line: “
Deputy Executive Director for Infrastructure Finance”.
Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
