Research Consultant for Assessment of Satu Data Daerah in Tanah Papua

Location: Remote
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Thursday, 25 September 2025, Max 5 PM Jakarta Time

Program Background

The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia’s large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program’s core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders, at national and subnational levels, to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover, SKALA will build on, and take to scale, the successes and learning from Australia’s previous 19 years of support to Indonesia’s decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars:

• Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery.
• Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery.
• Pillar 3: Greater participation, representation and influence for women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups.

SKALA is implemented at the national level with an office in Jakarta and at the subnational level with offices in Aceh, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, Gorontalo, Kalimantan Utara, Tanah Papua. In addition to the 3 pillars, SKALA works across 4 general themes of Public Financial Management, Minimum Service Standards, Data and Analysis and GEDSI.

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The Role
The Research Consultant will lead the entire research process, from the development of the research design to the final presentation of findings. Working with the Research Assistant, the Consultant will ensure that research objectives are effectively achieved. The Consultant will report to the SKALA Research Team and coordinate and collaborate with other relevant teams, including MOHA PUSDATIN Team, the SKALA DNA Team and the SKALA Papua Team. 

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About You

Specific Responsibilities          

​​A. Research Management (5 months): 

• ​Finalize the research design. 
• ​Process research ethics approval and permits. 
• ​Refine and finalize research instruments. 

​​B. Data Collection and Analysis: 

• ​Conduct data collection at national and subnational levels. 
• ​Perform data analysis and synthesize findings. 
• ​Organize and facilitate data analysis workshops. 

​​C. Reporting and Outputs: 

• ​Prepare research report and analytical outputs as stipulated in the TOR. 
• ​Support dissemination events to share findings. 

​​D. Coordination and Communication: 

• ​Maintain active communication with the SKALA Research Team and SKALA Papua Team. 
• ​Provide regular progress updates. 
• ​Ensure the research process remains well-coordinated and aligned with TOR objectives.​ 

Other Duties 

• Comply with DFAT, DT Global and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anticorruption, child protection, PSEAH and the environment. 
• Ensure compliance and adherence to various operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA. 

Job Requirements 

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. 
• Work may require long, and flexible hours as needed. Travel is based on need.  

Deliverables 

• ​​ Finalized Research Design & Instruments (in Bahasa Indonesia)​ 
• ​​Research Preliminary Report (in Bahasa Indonesia) 
• ​Research Final Report (in Bahasa Indonesia)​ 
• ​​Research Presentation (and Workshop if needed) 

​Relationship Management 

​​This position will report to SKALA Research Team and will work closely with the related team in SKALA 

​​ Selection Criteria 

Essential 

• ​​Postgraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Technology and Innovation Economics, Data and Information, or other relevant degree, 
• ​Having 15+ years of experience in leading and managing research teams,  
• ​Expertise and proven research in Open Government Data, Data Governance, Data Integration, Planning and Budgeting, and Regional Development Study. 
• ​Understanding and Experience in conducting research in the Tanah Papua context is an advantage.​ 

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Thursday, 25 September 2025, Max 5 PM Jakarta Time
 
Encouraging applications from people with disabilities 
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities (PWDs). We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support the success and well-being of employees with disabilities. Candidates requiring any adjustments to participate equitably, may contact SKALA People & Culture unit at recruitment@skala.or.id and we will work with the candidate to find the right solution. This information is strictly confidential; used solely to strengthen our inclusive hiring efforts and ensure we provide any support needed. Your disclosure will not impact on recruitment decisions. 

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  

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