Program Background

Prospera is a partnership facility between the Government of Australia (through Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and the Government of Indonesia. It aims to foster strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth in Indonesia. Commencing from 1 March 2018, Prospera is a planned five-year investment which has been extended for 2 years, until February 2026.

Prospera aims to achieve three outcomes:

• Expanding markets, creating jobs – including building a robust private sector through a sound enabling environment; Growing jobs, capital and technology through trade and investment

• Safeguarding economic and financial stability – including ensuring a strong foundation for growth through balanced macro-financial policy; strengthening financial system integrity through supervision and literacy

• Improving public finances and government performance – including more revenue and better spending through improved policy and systems; improved government performance through data and public integrity bodies

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The Role

Prospera’s climate and energy policy pillar has AUD 27 million to establish its work program on climate and energy transition. This role requires a driven, results-oriented, and highly experienced operations manager with significant experience managing high value projects in overseas development programs that focus on policy reform, institutional reforms, and/or sectoral transformations.

The Operations Manager (Climate and Energy) will oversee operations through a shared services approach that is made possible through the established and highly effective systems already operating in Prospera.

The tasks will be to oversee, but not be limited to operations, project management including coordination and liaison with the various senior advisors on technical issues, reporting requirements and with Prospera and DFAT on operational issues. Operationally, this role will act as the central coordination point of all operations aspects of the Climate and Energy activity implementation, to ensure that all relevant processes are in accordance with the Prospera Operations Manual. The role will also ensure quality assurance and risk management for activity implementation. 

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About You

The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications and experience as follows:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce or business administration, or academic qualifications in a related area.

• A minimum of 12 years with increasing seniority managing large overseas development programs; including demonstrable experience in operations and implementation.

• Experience working across complex policy areas to achieve influence, affect buy-in and shape outcomes.

• Prior experience in managing Australian donor operational and financial management systems.

• Implementation of administrative and operational policies and procedures.

• Logistical coordination experience including the organisation of workshops, study tours, travel and visa arrangements, amongst others.

• Fluency in English (some Bahasa will be well regarded).

• High-level skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience in supporting international donor projects, climate change initiatives and/or green energy initiatives highly regarded.

• In addition to these formal deliverables, the position is expected to regularly communicate with Prospera’s (senior) leadership team, key stakeholders in the Climate and Energy sectors and Government of Indonesia, where required.

Remuneration
The remuneration will be set according to DFAT Remuneration Framework Group C, Job Level 3. The remuneration level at which the position is engaged will be based on the successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience. This position is a long-term position, open for International and National Indonesian applicant.

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

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Please submit your CV including a cover letter (in one file name) that addresses the selection criteria (no more than three pages) with subject Operation Manager (Climate & Energy).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 22 August 2024, 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 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.