Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
Ad Title
Economist (Public Financial Management)
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Prospera is a
A$304 million eight-year program building on two decades of Australia’s support
for economic governance in Indonesia. Prospera incorporates 15 Australian
Government agencies and over 200 expert advisers and program staff from diverse
backgrounds. Prospera also collaborates closely with the Katalis program to
realise the benefits of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement.
Prospera’s
goal is to contribute to strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth in
Indonesia through three breakthrough outcomes:
· Expanding markets creating jobs: Building a robust private sector that
creates more high value jobs.
· Safeguarding economic and financial
stability: Ensuring
a strong foundation for sustainable and inclusive growth.
· Improving public finances and government
performance: Enabling
a modern, effective and responsible public sector.
Underpinning these breakthrough areas are three enablers: capable and
coordinated institutions that support Indonesia’s development transition;
gender equality and disability inclusion are advanced; and government of
Indonesia and Australia partnerships strengthen.
Prospera delivers climate and energy activities as part of the policy
and regulatory workstreams of an Australia-Indonesia climate partnership. The
energy transition is a significant opportunity for Indonesia to create
competitive industries and jobs in pursuit of its 2045 ambition of becoming an
advanced nation.
Prospera
commenced in March 2018 and will conclude in February 2026.
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Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower
individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local
stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental
stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90
countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic
development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of
technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development
experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform
lives.
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The Economist (Public Financial Management) will assist the Government of
Indonesia (GOI) counterparts to develop and improve fiscal policies and
strategies.
The Economist will bring strong technical capacity to address the
analytical needs of the Budget Policy Team on Public Financial Management
(PFM), as well as, responding to new and emerging public spending issues. Under
the coordination of the Senior Economist (Budget Lead), the Economist is
expected to work closely with GoI counterparts to undertake economic analysis
to improve policy formulation and targeting of fiscal policies.
The Adviser is also expected to support the development and
implementation of Prospera’s overall work program in his/her area of expertise
to successfully deliver Prospera’s objectives.
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Reference for this position:
It is
expected that the position will meet the following qualifications:
· Postgraduate
degree in a relevant field such as economics, public financial management, or
public policy.
· Minimum
of 8 years’ relevant work experience in economics and quantitative analysis.
· Strong
financial, economic, and public policy analysis skills, including experience,
or at least familiarity, with a range of economic analytical frameworks,
including various kinds of econometric techniques, and other tools that could
be deployed to support the GoI’s agenda.
· Experience
in leading research and advocacy on a range of topics relating to fiscal and/or
public policy.
· Demonstrated
experience in the production of clear deliverables and policy advice to senior
levels of government, and a wide range of other stakeholders, to drive policy
change.
· Ability
to develop strategies, approaches, and work plans for development partner
assistance.
· Proven track record to work well in a
team.
Why join Prospera?
At Prospera, you
will be part of a high-performing, innovative and collaborative team that
provides analysis and advice on key policy areas in support of strong,
sustainable, and inclusive economic growth in Indonesia.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the
‘Apply Now’ button.
Please submit your CV including a
cover letter in one file name that addresses the selection criteria (no
more than three pages) with subject Economist (PFM). Please kindly state your expected salary for this
position in the cover letter.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CLOSED 25 June 2025, 05:00 PM (GMT +7).
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon
as possible. Kindly note only
shortlisted applicants will be called upon for further processes.
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.
About DT Global
DT Global is shaping a future where
sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and
nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive
prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of
2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in
the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human
development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than
60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver
innovative solutions that transform lives.
For
more information, please see www.dt-global.com
