Research Advisor for PERA Study

Location Jakarta, Indonesia
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 29^th October 2024, 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 (Kaltara), 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 Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).

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The Role

The position (research advisor) will provide advisory support for the Public Expenditure and Revenue Analysis study conducted by LPEM UI in collaboration with SKALA. Reporting to the Research Team at SKALA, the role will span from September 2024 to February 2025 and will involve engaging with relevant stakeholders, including SKALA province, the Government of Indonesia (GOI), and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).  

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About You

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on the analysis of Public Expenditure and Revenue Analysis (PERA) conducted by LPEM UI as part of a research partnership, ensuring a thorough implementation of robust analytical practices throughout the research process. 
• Offer in-depth analytical insights on Public Expenditure and Revenue Analysis to enhance the quality of the report. 
• Provide technical input on additional relevant issues related to sub-national Public Expenditure and Revenue Analysis (PERA) 

Other Duties:

• Comply with DFAT, DT Global and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anticorruption, HIV and AIDS, child protection, PSEAH and the environment.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to various operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA
• Proactively identify and report risks and manage risks within your level of accountability
• Undertake other duties as required by the Program.

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

There is no requirement for a written report; instead, the focus will be on continuously reviewing and providing technical input on the preliminary and final reports produced by LPEM UI throughout the study process.

Relationship Management

This position will serve as a liaison between the SKALA Research Team and Public Financial Management (PFM), while also coordinating with the third party, LPEM UI. 

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Postgraduate degree in Economic Development, Technology and Innovation Economics, Data and Information, or other relevant degree,
2. Having 15+ years of experience in leading and managing research teams,
3. Expertise in Open Government Data, Data Governance, Data Integration, Planning and Budgeting, and Regional Development Study. 

Remuneration
Successful Indonesian nationals will be engaged under a national contract in IDR and will be subject to Indonesian employment regulations and tax obligations.

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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 29^th October 2024, 5 PM Jakarta time.
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.