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.
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