[newdevjobsindo] ARUNGI - MERL Manager

[newdevjobsindo] ARUNGI - MERL Manager

November 10, 2026   Comment  

Yayasan Selancar Arungi Indonesia (known as ARUNGI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to foster equal opportunities to build resilient, adaptive communities in remote and vulnerable areas through local voice amplification and practical skill enhancement. ARUNGI continues the good work of SurfAid over the past 25 years in Indonesia, currently operating programs in Eastern Indonesia and headquartered in Denpasar, Bali

We are looking for an experienced and resourceful person with a positive “CAN DO” attitude to join the team as our:

MERL MANAGER

As part of the Programs Team, the MERL Manager works closely with the Head of Program and Impact to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ARUNGI’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) system across all programs. The role ensures that MERL tools, technologies, and plans align with ARUNGI’s strategic mission, quality standards, and donor requirements, while providing technical leadership and capacity building to field teams to drive data-informed decision-making and a culture of continuous learning. 

THE PERSON:

You are an open-minded person with a “CAN DO” attitude, who is willing to think along with and support others. You are able to work independently and take initiative, while also enjoying collaborative work with your team, external consultants, and other stakeholders. As ARUNGI has recently transitioned into a local organization, you will play an active role in decision-making and in supporting organizational improvement.

This is a Head Office position based in Bali, but you will travel regularly to remote program locations. You have an interest in remote areas and communities, and you are ready to travel to and stay in places with limited facilities.

THE QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES: 

• Minimum master’s degree from any relevant majors: statistics, economy, math, sustainability management, or public health

• 10  years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research in the Development sector

• Good understanding in developing Social Behaviour Change Strategy (SBCC) 

• Good understanding in principles of designing IEC materials 

• Familiar with logic models, theories of change, and impact frameworks (e.g., Social Return on Investment - SROI).

• Training or coaching others

• Adept in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting

• Advance microsoft excel and other software for calculating and reporting 

• Experience in NGOs, development work, or CSR

• Strong writing skills for reporting both Indonesian and English

• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills

• Willing be work from Bali 

For detailed information on the Responsibilities and Requirements, please refer to the Job Description in this link: Recruitment PACK_MERL Manager

Interested applicants should submit completed APPLICATION FORM (please copy from the Recruitment Pack link) and CV with subject email : “MERL Manager” to recruitment@arungi.org before November 20, 2026.

ARUNGI actively promotes gender and inclusivity. Women and individuals with special needs are encouraged to apply. 

We are committed to preventing all unwanted behaviour at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the ARUNGI Safeguarding Policies.

For more information about our organization, please visit our website: www.arungi.org

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Recruitment Team

Human Resources Dept. | ARUNGI

Tel: 0361 6200 206 | www.arungi.org

ARUNGI is an affiliate of SurfAid | www.surfaid.org

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 |Economist (Debt and Risk Management)

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 |Economist (Debt and Risk Management)

November 09, 2026   Comment  

Economist (Debt and Risk Management)

Long-Term Position

 

KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Economist (Debt and Risk Management)

Position Type: Long-Term Personnel

Duration/Level of Effort: 12 months, with possibility of extensions

Position Location: Jakarta - Prospera Office   

Link: Economist (Debt and Risk Management) — Prospera Recruitment

 

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Prospera Phase 2 is Australia's flagship economic development partnership with Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient economic growth. Building on nearly three decades of cooperation, the program delivers high-quality, demand-driven policy advice, institutional strengthening and Australian Public Service (APS) partnerships aligned with Indonesia's national priorities and Australia's economic diplomacy objectives.

The program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:

•     strengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and

•     expanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.

Across both outcomes, Prospera Phase 2 emphasises politically informed and evidence-based reform, sustained institutional capability, and locally led solutions rather than short-term technical fixes. Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), sustainability, climate and energy transition considerations, and localisation are embedded across all areas of engagement.

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Economist (Debt and Risk Management) will provide economic analysis and policy advice to support Prospera Budget and Debt Management Team’s engagement with Ministry of Finance and other Government of Indonesia counterparts, focusing on government debt, debt sustainability, fiscal surveillance, fiscal risks, and PFM reform.

The Economist will assess debt, financing, fiscal, and macroeconomic developments and their implications for debt sustainability and fiscal risks. This will include conducting debt sustainability analysis and stress testing, developing analytical models, assessing debt-management and financing strategies, and preparing technical notes, briefings, and presentations to support policy dialogue and reform.

The role requires strong economic judgement and ability to work with complex data to identify vulnerabilities, test assumptions, and develop clear policy recommendations. The Economist will work with MoF officials and other government counterparts to strengthen analytical capacity and support the design and implementation of relevant reforms.

Reporting to Prospera Budget and Debt Management Team Lead, the Economist will work closely with colleagues across the Fiscal, Macro, and Financial Sector Teams and provide technical guidance to Research Analysts.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Economist (Debt and Risk Management) will provide economic analysis and policy advice on government debt, debt sustainability, and fiscal risks, while supporting PFM reforms in debt and risk management. Key responsibilities include:

•     Analyse public debt, government financing, and fiscal risks, including debt composition, debt servicing, gross financing needs, contingent liabilities, and public-sector balance-sheet exposures.

•     Conduct debt sustainability analysis (DSA), medium-term debt projections, scenario analysis, and stress testing to assess debt sustainability, vulnerabilities, and key risks.

•     Monitor fiscal and debt developments and assess emerging fiscal, sovereign, and quasi-fiscal risks, including their potential implications for the government’s fiscal position and balance sheet.

•     Assess debt-management strategies and financing options, including borrowing and issuance strategies, liability management, contingency financing arrangements, and government securities market development.

•     Analyse primary and secondary government securities market outcomes, including auction results and issuance costs, secondary market liquidity and pricing, and the composition, capacity and behaviour of the investor base, including retail participation.

•     Analyse macroeconomic and financial market developments and their implications for government financing conditions, debt servicing costs, refinancing risks, and the debt portfolio.

•     Provide policy advice and support PFM reforms in debt and fiscal risk management, including strengthening institutional frameworks, processes, analytical tools, and risk monitoring practices.

•     Support assessment of debt management institutional arrangements — mandate, governance and decision rights, business processes, data and systems — through document review, structured interviews with counterpart units, benchmarking against comparable debt management offices, and evidence recorded against recognised international frameworks.

•     Assemble, document and maintain the datasets the analysis rests on, including instrument-level and transaction-level records drawn from counterpart units, published sources and external institutions; establish consistent series identifiers, documented definitions and agreed refresh arrangements; and support requests for data held outside the counterpart.

•     Engage with relevant Ministry of Finance DGs, government institutions, and other counterparts to support policy development, strengthen analytical capacity, advance reform implementation, and promote consistency across related work.

•     Ensure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera's SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

•     Master’s degree (S2) in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Finance, or a closely related field.

•     At least 5 years of professional experience in fiscal policy, public finance, debt management, fiscal risk, macroeconomics, or applied economic analysis, including experience producing analysis for policy decision-makers.

•     Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative fiscal and debt analysis and develop, document, and apply economic or financial models using Stata, R, Python, or equivalent statistical software, together with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

•     Demonstrated experience working with granular financial or administrative data — such as instrument-level, auction-level or transaction-level records — including data assembly, cleaning, documentation, and analysis that others can reproduce.

•     Strong understanding of government debt, fiscal risks, debt sustainability, and Indonesia’s fiscal, budget, financing, and PFM institutions.

•     Demonstrated ability to produce concise, well-reasoned written analysis and practical policy advice for senior policy audiences and to present findings clearly.

•     Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with government counterparts and other stakeholders, and to deliver high-quality analysis.

 

Desirable

• Experience in debt sustainability analysis, fiscal forecasting and surveillance, fiscal risk analysis, debt management strategy, or related fiscal modelling.
• Experience analysing government securities markets, including primary market and auction outcomes, secondary market liquidity, or investor base composition.
• Experience contributing to institutional or organisational assessments, including structured interviews, document review, and benchmarking against comparable institutions.
• Prior professional engagement with the Ministry of Finance or other related agencies in Indonesia.
• Familiarity with international frameworks and comparative practices in debt management, fiscal risk management, fiscal rules, and medium-term fiscal framework.
• Experience supporting PFM reforms, particularly in debt management, fiscal risk management, or related areas.
• Experience in a development partner, international organisation, research institution, financial institution, or policy advisory environment.
• A record of published research or professional writing on debt, fiscal policy, public finance, macroeconomics, or related areas

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 22 November 2026.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

 

ABOUT US

Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.

 

 

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 |Public Finance Specialist

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 |Public Finance Specialist

November 09, 2026   Comment  

Public Finance Specialist

Short-Term Adviser (Local)

 

 

KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Public Finance Specialist

Position Type: Short-Term Adviser (Local)

Duration/Level of Effort: 12 months (December 2026 - November 2027)

Position Location: Remote (Indonesia), Jakarta — Prospera Office

Link: Public Finance Specialist — Prospera Recruitment

 

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Prospera Phase 2 is Australia's flagship economic development partnership with Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient economic growth. Building on nearly three decades of cooperation, the program delivers high-quality, demand-driven policy advice, institutional strengthening and Australian Public Service (APS) partnerships aligned with Indonesia's national priorities and Australia's economic diplomacy objectives.

The program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:

•     strengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and

•     expanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.

Across both outcomes, Prospera Phase 2 emphasises politically informed and evidence-based reform, sustained institutional capability, and locally led solutions rather than short-term technical fixes. Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), sustainability, climate and energy transition considerations, and localisation are embedded across all areas of engagement.

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Public Finance Specialist supports Prospera to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditure in Indonesia. The role provides technical expertise in public expenditure analysis, applied economic research and quantitative methods to generate evidence that informs fiscal policy and budget decisions.

Working closely with the Budget and Debt Management Team, other policy advisors and technical experts, the Public Finance Specialist will develop and apply to assess the relationship between public spending, service delivery and development outcomes. This will include integrating socioeconomic, spending data across central and subnational governments, and broader public sector where relevant. This also includes designing and overseeing primary data collection where existing information is insufficient.

The role will contribute to the development of spending review methodologies and analytical outputs, the design and execution of fiscal policy reviews that link public expenditure to sectoral outcome indicators in health, education, infrastructure and social protection. The Public Finance Specialist will contribute in translating empirical findings into practical recommendations for improving spending efficiency, effectiveness, equity and value for money. The Public Finance Specialist will also support communicating findings to government counterparts through presentations, workshops and policy briefs.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Public Finance Specialist will work closely with the Budget and Debt Management team to:

•     Support policy development and dialogue by translating technical findings into clear, evidence-based policy messages for senior government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders

•     Deliver timely, high-quality strategic advice on public finance to the Prospera team and government counterparts, drawing on analysis potential reform opportunities.

•     Develop expenditure analysis and spending review framework, including its scope, objectives, key questions and criteria for assessing spending quality (efficiency, effectiveness and equity).

•     Conduct quantitative and qualitative methodology for spending reviews, including data sources, analytical approaches and the use of qualitative evidence to validate quantitative findings.

•     Design analytical approaches that link public expenditure to sectoral outcomes in health, education, infrastructure and social protection, integrating socioeconomic, central government expenditure and subnational budget data.

•     Design and oversee primary data collection where needed. Identify information gaps, develop survey methodologies and sampling approaches, review survey instruments, and provide technical oversight of fieldwork and data quality.

•     Provide technical guidance on the methodology and approach to enable a more collaborative work with other team members.

•     Present findings and recommendations to government counterparts, including senior officials, through presentations, workshops and policy briefs, and produce technical notes and step-by-step explanations that enable knowledge transfer.

•     Work closely with Government of Indonesia counterparts, the Prospera team and other relevant teams to obtain data, understand policy context and produce high-quality, timely outputs.

•     Ensure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera’s SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards and donor requirements.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential

•     Postgraduate degree (S2) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field, with relevant training or coursework in fiscal analysis or public finance.

•     At least eight years of relevant professional experience in economics, fiscal policy, public financial management, public expenditure analysis, public policy or a closely related field, including experience designing or leading analytical work such as spending reviews, public expenditure reviews or similar assessments.

•     Strong knowledge of Indonesia’s fiscal and budget policy, PFM institutions, and planning and budgeting processes at both central and subnational levels.

•     Advanced quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical software such as STATA or equivalent, and demonstrated ability to specify, apply and quality-assure quantitative methods for linking public expenditure to sectoral and socioeconomic outcomes.

•     Demonstrated ability to integrate and analyse data from multiple sources, including household survey data, BPS publications, and central and subnational government budget data.

•     Proven ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly, in writing and orally, to senior government officials and other policy audiences through presentations, workshops and policy briefs.

•     Proven ability to work independently, coordinate across teams and deliver high-quality analysis under short timelines.

 

Desirable

• Doctoral degree (S3/PhD) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Experience combining quantitative and qualitative methods in policy or program evaluation, or in expenditure analysis.
• Familiarity with sectoral expenditure and performance in health, education, infrastructure or social protection.
• Experience in leading the team to conduct a fiscal policy analysis.
• Previous experience engaging with Indonesian government agencies, or working in a development partner, international organisation, research institution or policy advisory environment.
• Familiarity with CEIC and Indonesian fiscal data sources.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 20 November 2026.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

 

ABOUT US

Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.

 

 

Regards,

Sheila Octaviana

HR Officer – Recruitment & Onboarding

 

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 | Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation)

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 | Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation)

November 09, 2026   Comment  

Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation)

Long-Term Position (Local)

 

KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation)

Position Type: Long-Term Personnel

Duration/Level of Effort: 12 months, with possibility of extensions

Position Location: Jakarta - Prospera Office

Link: Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation) — Prospera Recruitment

 

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Prospera Phase 2 is Australia's flagship economic development partnership with Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient economic growth. Building on nearly three decades of cooperation, the program delivers high-quality, demand-driven policy advice, institutional strengthening and Australian Public Service (APS) partnerships aligned with Indonesia's national priorities and Australia's economic diplomacy objectives.

The program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:

•     strengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and

•     expanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.

Across both outcomes, Prospera Phase 2 emphasises politically informed and evidence-based reform, sustained institutional capability, and locally led solutions rather than short-term technical fixes. Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), sustainability, climate and energy transition considerations, and localisation are embedded across all areas of engagement.

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation) supports the Government of Indonesia, particularly the Ministry of Finance, in strengthening fiscal management and public financial management capabilities through institutional reforms and transformation initiatives across expenditure management, state assets, revenue, financing, and fiscal risk management. The role contributes to Prospera’s EOPO 1 by supporting improvements in budgeting, state assets, revenue, debt management, and broader fiscal management practices that contribute to sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth.

The Adviser works day-to-day by conducting assessments, developing policy advice, providing technical assistance, and engaging with stakeholders to drive fiscal institutional transformation. Reporting to the Senior Adviser (Budget) - Acting PFM Lead, the role brings analytical rigour, strategic thinking, and collaborative engagement to enhance fiscal management practices in Indonesia.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Fiscal Institutional Analysis

• Assessments
• Conduct institutional, governance, and fiscal management assessments to identify reform opportunities, capability gaps, and priorities for system and organisational improvement.
• Analyse fiscal, organisational, and operational data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

 

B. Technical Assistance and Advisory Support

• Implementation Support
• Provide technical assistance and advisory support to government counterparts in implementing fiscal and institutional reforms.
• Monitor implementation milestones, advise implementation risks, and provide practical solutions to maintain alignment with reform objectives.
• Capacity Building
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building initiatives to strengthen counterpart ownership and capability.
• Develop training and workshop materials and conduct workshops to enhance fiscal management skills and practices.

 

C. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Government Counterparts
• Engage with Ministry of Finance counterparts on institutional strengthening, governance, and organisational transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate with other Government of Indonesia institutions on cross-agency collaboration initiatives.
• Australian Government
• Support government-to-government engagement and access to relevant Australian public sector expertise and resources.
• Collaborate with Australian Government counterparts to align fiscal reform initiatives with broader program objectives.

 

D. Compliance and Quality Standards

• Ensure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera's SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential

• Master’s Degree (S2) in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline. A bachelor’s degree (S1) in a similar field will be considered for candidates with demonstrated relevant experience in fiscal institutional or public financial management transformation.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in public sector management, institutional strengthening, governance, organisational transformation, public financial management, public policy, management consulting, strategy and operations, or a closely related field.
• Experience in conducting institutional, governance, regulatory or organisational diagnostics and translating findings into recommendations and implementation plans.
• Experience in supporting strategy development and implementation involving governance, operating models, business process improvement, data, and/or digital enablers, preferably within a public sector context.
• Demonstrated capability in applying analytical and diagnostic methodologies to assess institutional performance, governance arrangements, regulatory frameworks, organisational effectiveness, business process, and operating models.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative analysis using equivalent statistical software(s), together with advanced use of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality analytical and advisory products, including diagnostic assessments, reports, strategies, roadmaps, briefing materials, presentations and strategic recommendations, with the ability to communicate and present complex information clearly to diverse audience.

 

Desirable

• Strong understanding of public sector governance, institutional strengthening, organisational transformation, public financial management, and public policy frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of strategy development and implementation, including governance structures, business process improvement, service delivery models and data governance.
• Experience in one or more fiscal areas, such as expenditure and revenue management, state assets, government financing, or fiscal risk management, is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with government institutions, development partners, international organisations, consulting firms, research institutions, or policy advisory organisations is a plus.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 21 November.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

 

ABOUT US

Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.

 

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 | Senior Portfolio Director, Markets, Investment, and Jobs

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 | Senior Portfolio Director, Markets, Investment, and Jobs

November 09, 2026   Comment  

Senior Portfolio Director, Markets, Investment, and Jobs

Long Term Positions

 

 

KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Senior Portfolio Director, Markets, Investment, and Jobs

Position Type: Long-Term Personnel

Duration/Level of Effort: 12 months with possibility of extension

Position Location: Jakarta — Prospera Office

Link: Senior Portfolio Director, Markets, Investment, and Jobs — Prospera Recruitment

 

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Prospera Phase 2 is Australia's flagship economic development partnership with Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient economic growth. Building on nearly three decades of cooperation, the program delivers high-quality, demand-driven policy advice, institutional strengthening and Australian Public Service (APS) partnerships aligned with Indonesia's national priorities and Australia's economic diplomacy objectives.

The program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:

•     strengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and

•     expanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.

Across both outcomes, Prospera Phase 2 emphasises politically informed and evidence-based reform, sustained institutional capability, and locally led solutions rather than short-term technical fixes. Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), sustainability, climate and energy transition considerations, and localisation are embedded across all areas of engagement.

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Senior Portfolio Director (Markets, Investment and Jobs) provides strategic leadership and oversight of Prospera’s Markets, Investment, Trade, Labour and Skills, Digital, and Multilateral Engagement portfolio under EOPO2.

The Senior Portfolio Director is responsible for setting strategic direction and priorities across the portfolio, overseeing delivery and quality, managing portfolio-level risks, sequencing work in line with available resources, and maintaining senior relationships with GoI and Australian Government counterparts.

The Senior Portfolio Director provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the portfolio, working closely with Team Leads who are responsible for the day-to-day management of their respective teams, technical delivery, activity management and workstream-level stakeholder engagement within agreed portfolio and program parameters. The Senior Portfolio Director supports Team Leads on matters requiring portfolio-level judgement, coordination or senior engagement.

The Senior Portfolio Director reports to the Deputy Program Director for Policy Delivery, works closely with and is a member of Prospera’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Portfolio Director (Markets, Investment and Jobs) will:

• Head the Trade and Investment, Labour and Skills, Digital Economy and Governance, and Multilateral Engagement portfolio, setting strategic priorities and providing strategic direction for program-wide alignment.
• Supervise and support Team Leads/equivalent within the portfolio, providing direction, managing performance and ensuring clear accountability, while delegating day-to-day technical delivery and team management to the respective Team Leads.
• Oversee portfolio delivery, including work planning, progress against agreed priorities, major deliverables, delivery risks and competing demands across workstreams.
• Maintain the quality and policy relevance of the portfolio's work, providing senior review and judgement on significant analytical products and policy advice and drawing on relevant members of the Senior Leadership Team and Senior Experts Group for specialist technical input where and as appropriate.
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement for the portfolio, including relationships with relevant Government of Indonesia counterparts and DFAT, while supporting Team Leads to manage workstream-level relationships.
• Identify and manage issues that cut across workstreams, including emerging economic and policy developments, shared stakeholder priorities, delivery risks and opportunities for joint work within EOPO2 and across Prospera.
• Lead portfolio planning and provide advice to Team Leads on resource allocation, including staffing, technical inputs and the distribution of effort across workstreams.
• Oversee budgetary and technical resource allocation for the portfolio.
• Contribute to Prospera-wide leadership and strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, working with other members of the SLT including - and as may be amended in accordance with the final organisational structure – the Program Director, Deputy Program Director for Policy Delivery, Deputy Program Director for Performance, Partnerships, and Inclusion, Chief Operating Officer, Lead Economist, other Portfolio Director and program functions on priorities that extend beyond the portfolio.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in Economics or another relevant discipline.
• At least 15 years of progressively senior professional experience in economic policy, public policy, international trade, investment policy, digital economy, labour economics or a closely related field.
• Strong expertise in international trade and investment policy, with sufficient breadth across the portfolio to lead multidisciplinary economic policy work and engage credibly with senior technical specialists.
• Substantial experience providing economic and policy advice to senior government officials and decision-makers, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex analysis into clear and practical advice.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple teams or workstreams, including setting direction, managing priorities and resources, overseeing quality and delivery, and supporting senior technical staff.
• Strong judgement and ability to operate effectively in complex and changing policy and institutional environments.
• Extensive experience building and managing senior relationships with government, development partners and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia's economic policy institutions, policy-making processes and political economy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

 

Desirable

•     Significant experience working across several areas relevant to the portfolio.

•     Extensive experience engaging with Indonesia’s CMEA, Ministry of Trade, DEN and other central economic policy institutions.

•     Experience working within an economic policy advisory organisation, international development program, international organisation, research institution or comparable policy environment.

•     Experience working within Australia–Indonesia economic cooperation, including engagement with DFAT and Australian Government agencies.

•     Experience developing or managing partnerships involving government institutions, development partners, technical experts or research organisations.

•     Demonstrated record of producing, commissioning or overseeing high-quality economic research and policy advice for senior policy audiences.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 24 November 2026.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

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We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.

 

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 |Senior Adviser - Macroeconomics

[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy | Prospera Phase 2 |Senior Adviser - Macroeconomics

November 09, 2026   Comment  

Senior Adviser – Macroeconomics

Short-Term Adviser (International)

 

KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Senior Adviser - Macroeconomics

Position Type: Short-Term Adviser (International)

Duration/Level of Effort: 12 months (December 2026 - November 2027) 

Position Location: Remote (Indonesia), Remote (International), Jakarta — Prospera Office

Link: Senior Adviser - Macroeconomics — Prospera Recruitment

 

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Prospera Phase 2 is Australia's flagship economic development partnership with Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient economic growth. Building on nearly three decades of cooperation, the program delivers high-quality, demand-driven policy advice, institutional strengthening and Australian Public Service (APS) partnerships aligned with Indonesia's national priorities and Australia's economic diplomacy objectives.

The program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:

•     strengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and

•     expanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.

Across both outcomes, Prospera Phase 2 emphasises politically informed and evidence-based reform, sustained institutional capability, and locally led solutions rather than short-term technical fixes. Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), sustainability, climate and energy transition considerations, and localisation are embedded across all areas of engagement.

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Senior Adviser - Macroeconomics Policy advises senior leadership and shapes the technical direction for macroeconomic policy portfolio area within the Prospera Phase 2 program, including are related to macroeconomic and financial sector stability, growth strategy, and macro-fiscal policy. This role provides governance-grade recommendations and leads consultations across multiple agencies to align stakeholders around a practical way forward. The Senior Adviser operates in a high political and technical complexity environment, managing sensitivities and risks to ensure the program's objectives are met.

Day-to-day, the Senior Adviser combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership presence to drive the program's macroeconomic stability agenda. Reporting directly to the Lead Macro, this role works alongside a diverse team of experts, bringing fresh thinking and innovative solutions to complex challenges. The Senior Adviser fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging growth and energy within the team to achieve the program's goals.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

A. Technical Leadership and Direction

• Advising Senior Leadership
• Provide governance-grade macroeconomic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Shape the technical direction for macroeconomic policy area within the program.
• Consultation and Stakeholder Alignment
• Lead consultations across multiple agencies to align stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions to achieve a practical way forward for the program.

 

B. Analytical and Research Activities

• Macroeconomic Analysis and Research
• Conduct macroeconomic policy analysis and macroeconomic diagnostic.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of macroeconomic data.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on economic stability issues.

 

C. Program and Policy Development

• Policy Formulation
• Develop and propose macroeconomic policies aligned with program goals.
• Ensure policies are robust, feasible, and sensitive to political contexts.
• Program Integration
• Integrate macroeconomic stability objectives into broader program strategies.
• Collaborate with other program components to ensure cohesive implementation.

 

D. Compliance and Quality Standards

• Ensure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera's SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential

•     Master's Degree (S2) in relevant field(s), e.g., economics, finance, development studies, international political economy.

•     Proven leadership in macroeconomic policy: Demonstrated experience leading macroeconomic policy development and implementation in a complex environment.

•     High-level economic analysis: Extensive experience conducting in-depth economic analysis and providing strategic recommendations.

•     Stakeholder engagement: Strong track record of engaging with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and international partners.

•     Political and technical acumen: Ability to navigate high political and technical complexity, managing sensitivities and risks effectively.

•     A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in macroeconomic research, macroeconomic policy, or macroeconomic development programmes.

 

Desirable

•     Master's Degree (S2) in relevant field(s), e.g., economics, finance, development studies, international political economy.

•     Proven leadership in macroeconomic policy: Demonstrated experience leading macroeconomic policy development and implementation in a complex environment.

•     High-level economic analysis: Extensive experience conducting in-depth economic analysis and providing strategic recommendations.

•     Stakeholder engagement: Strong track record of engaging with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and international partners.

•     Political and technical acumen: Ability to navigate high political and technical complexity, managing sensitivities and risks effectively.

•     A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in macroeconomic research, macroeconomic policy, or macroeconomic development programmes.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 18 November 2026.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

 

 

ABOUT US

Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.