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DT Global

Lead Adviser Infrastructure Funding and Financing

Posted
14 October 2024 04:17pm
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South-East and East Asia
Sectors
Infrastructure and Trade Facilitation
Summary

Position: Lead Adviser Infrastructure Funding and Financing

Reports to: Deputy Director-Infrastructure Funding and Financing

Assignment: Full-time assignment based in Jakarta with flexibility for some remote work 

Duration: Full-time (240 input days in a year) 

Commencement: Immediate Location: Jakarta with flexibility for some remote work 

Remuneration: Based on DFAT standard ARF rates. Successful Indonesian nationals will be engaged under a local contract in IDR and will be subject to Indonesian employment regulations and tax obligations.

Description

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

Program Background

The Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur (KIAT) is a 10-year facility supported by the Australian Government and implemented by DT Global. KIAT’s overarching goal is to support ‘sustainable and inclusive economic growth through improved access to infrastructure for all people’. To support this goal, KIAT works with the Government of Indonesia (GoI), Government of Australia, the private sector, Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) and other development partners, as well as civil society to help achieve the following outcomes:

  1. Improved GoI policy and regulatory framework for infrastructure development 

  2. High quality projects prepared and financed by GoI, the private sector and / or MDBs

  3. High quality infrastructure delivery, management, and maintenance by GoI

  4. Infrastructure policies, design and delivery are more inclusive for women and people with disabilities 

  5. Improved policy, planning and design results in lower-emission, more climate-resilient infrastructure 

The focus of KIAT is on the following areas: Water and Sanitation; Transport; Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); and Infrastructure Funding and Financing. KIAT is also expanding its infrastructure activities in the areas of climate change, urbanisation, and private sector participation.

The Role

KIAT has in place a multi-year multi-project preparation facility to support high-quality project preparation for up to 6 PPP projects. The PPP projects could be from infrastructure sectors including toll road, bridges, airport, seaport, water, sanitation, renewable energy, energy savings, energy transition, and ICT sectors. The facility supports preparation of Greenfield projects, Brownfield expansion, asset monetisation, and investment platform projects. The facility supports development of a Full Business Case (FBC), readiness documents, transaction structuring and documentation, public consultations, market sounding, and capacity building. The project preparation supports mainstreaming climate change considerations through climate change and disaster risk assessment to inform adoption of appropriate risk management mechanisms, development of climate resilient project design to facilitate access to green and climate financing, and measurement of potential Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to inform incorporating appropriate GHG emission reduction measures in project design and implementation. The project preparation also supports mainstreaming GEDSI considerations through inclusive public consultations as a part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to inform measures to be included in the Environmental and Social Management Plan to safeguard the interests of women, persons with disability and vulnerable groups through informed project design and implementation.

The project pipeline to be supported through KIAT’s Project Preparation Facility is developed based on a project screening process which assesses the PPP suitability, climate change and disaster risk (CCDR) exposure, and the GEDSI integration potential of projects. The screening process uses a project screening tool which assesses projects based on the infrastructure service need being met, the project options available to meet the service need, the selection of the most suitable project option, the alignment of the project with government’s national development and sector-specific priorities, pre-feasibility analysis, risk assessment, assessment of government’s institutional capacity and fiscal affordability to deliver the project, and the private investors’ and lenders investment considerations and terms of financing. The tool also assesses the exposure and sensitivity of projects to climate and geological hazards, transition risks, adaptation planning requirements, and potential to mainstream GEDSI considerations.

KIAT’s PPP project screening and preparation support is aimed at creating a pipeline of high-quality, well-prepared, bankable projects which could be marketed to Australian private investors by the new Australia Deal Team mobilised in Jakarta based on the recommendations of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.

KIAT has screened 17 PPP projects in 2 batches to identify 7 suitable projects (including a toll road, 3 water supply, 2 streetlighting, and 1 solid waste management project) for detailed project preparation and PPP procurement. KIAT has mobilised the sub-contractor for the Project Preparation Facility and Bandung Intra Urban Toll Road (BIUTR) is the first project being prepared through the facility. More projects assessed as suitable would be supported through the Project Preparation Facility from the next couple of months. 

KIAT is strengthening the available resources to support effective management of the Project Preparation Facility sub-contractor, expedite the delivery of project preparation, and ensure high-quality project preparation through review and enhanced quality control by in-house subject matter experts. KIAT intends to mobilise a Lead Adviser Infrastructure Funding and Financing to fulfil these responsibilities. The adviser would support KIAT for (i) conceptualising and screening projects for the Project Preparation Facility including those of specific Australian investment interest; (ii) providing review and quality enhancement inputs for projects being prepared through the Project Preparation Facility; (iii) financial due diligence, risk assessment, and project structuring analysis for specific investment proposals from Australian investors; (iv) designing specific financing instruments and facilities for catalysing Australian investment in Indonesia’s infrastructure sector; (v) rapid sector assessments to identify supply-side challenges to be addressed and key success factors for mobilising Australian investment in Indonesia’s infrastructure sector; (vi) tracking investment opportunities and deals in the pipelines of GOI entities, other donors and MDBs, national investors, lenders, green and climate financiers to identify entry points and opportunities for collaboration for Australian investors; (vii) supporting the Deal Team in developing the proposed Digital Deal Book by creating a database of deals and national investors who could be strategic partners for Australian investors; (viii) supporting preparation and delivery of the proposed annual/ bi-annual Industry Consultations Workshop; (ix) providing discreet policy and sector research support for sectors and areas of emerging interest including renewable energy, energy transition and related infrastructure development, capital and financial markets; and (x) participating in meetings and presentations with DFAT, the Deal Team, Australian investors and financiers, GOI, national investors and financiers on various topics relevant for deal pipeline creation and preparation. 

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About You

Essential

  • Post-graduate (Masters) degree in finance, economics, business administration, law, or other related fields.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in planning, preparation (OBC/FBC/Pre-FS), procurement, and/ or management of infrastructure PPP or private investment projects. 
  • A strong technical background and understanding of the infrastructure sector in Indonesia, particularly infrastructure financing modalities. 
  • Demonstrated experience of working on PPP or private investment projects in Indonesia and knowledge of the Indonesian PPP institutional, policy, and legal and regulatory framework.
  • Understanding of private investment and financing structures, innovative financing products and instruments which could be used for financing PPP projects, capital market operations, and public finance/ budgeting for infrastructure projects. 
  • Experience of designing financing facilities and instruments to catalyse private infrastructure investments in emerging markets. 
  • Fluency in verbal and written English. Understanding of Indonesia Bahasa would be an advantage.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the different needs of different stakeholders such as women, the elderly, people with disabilities and others with special mobility needs.

Desirable

  • Available to start immediately.
  • Qualified female candidates and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
Based on DFAT standard ARF rates. Successful Indonesian nationals will be engaged under a local contract in IDR and will be subject to Indonesian employment regulations and tax obligations.

Why Join KIAT

The Australia Indonesia Infrastructure Partnership (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur - KIAT) offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally. 

By joining KIAT, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit

  1. CV 
  2. Statement (of up to 1,000 words) addressing the candidate’s skills and experience, and outlining the relevance to the role
  3. Two referee names, position details and contact information


APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3rd November 2024
  
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.