KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management Specialist

Program: Prospera Phase 2 

Position Type: Long-Term Personnel (National or International)

Duration/level of effort: 12 months, with possibility of extension

Position Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Prospera is Australia's flagship economic governance investment in Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient economic reform. Implemented by Cowater International in partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Government of Indonesia, the program runs from 2026 to 2035. Prospera is a dual modality program comprising partnerships between Australian and Indonesian government agencies along with distinct but interrelated Managing Contractor-led (Cowater) advisory and support services.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

We are seeking an Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management Specialist who will act as the program’s learning engine, transforming monitoring and evaluation evidence into actionable insights, recommendations, and knowledge products that improve program performance and outcomes.

This role is pivotal in synthesising program evidence, learning, and knowledge to inform thematic and program strategies, planning, and management decisions. The Specialist will also provide advice on theories of change, underlying assumptions, and emerging risks, drawing on evidence and knowledge generated across the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

A. Strategy

• Synthesise program evidence

  • Synthesise program evidence, learning and knowledge to inform thematic and program strategy, planning and management decisions, ensuring integration into relevant modules / portals in OneProspera

  • Advise on theories of change, assumptions and emerging risks, drawing on evidence and knowledge generated across the program

B. Organisational learning

• Design and facilitate learning processes

  • Design and facilitate program-level reflection and learning processes that identify cross-program lessons, emerging issues and opportunities for adaptation

  • Develop mechanisms to ensure learning is translated into changes to strategy, annual planning and activity design

C. Evaluation and research

• Oversee priority evaluations

  • Oversee priority evaluations, research and analytical activities, ensuring they address strategic knowledge needs and inform decision-making

  • Coordinate evaluation and research commissioning, including TOR development and quality assurance where required

D. Evidence and insights

• Synthesise evidence

  • Synthesise evidence from reporting, evaluations, research, stakeholder feedback and other sources to identify trends, lessons and strategic insights

  • Develop concise knowledge and decision-support products for program leadership and technical teams (including for AWP adjustments)

E. Knowledge products and management

• Advise on knowledge management

  • Work closely with PROSPERA leadership and relevant teams to advise on and strengthen the program’s approach to capturing, organising, synthesising and sharing knowledge across teams, thematic areas and program activities.

  • Collaborate with PROSPERA teams to strengthen systems, processes and tools that connect program evidence, research, stakeholder insights and implementation experience, ensuring knowledge is accessible, relevant and actively used to inform program delivery and decision-making.

  • Identify and support the adoption of practical AI-enabled and digital approaches to knowledge management, working with PROSPERA to assess, pilot and embed solutions that improve knowledge capture, retrieval, sharing and use.

  • Provide hands-on advice, coaching and knowledge transfer to PROSPERA staff to strengthen internal capability and ensure that improved knowledge management practices and systems are sustainable beyond the Adviser’s engagement.

• Identify opportunities

  • Identify opportunities to improve access to and use of institutional knowledge across the program

  • Work with Communications and technical teams to translate complex evidence and learning into accessible knowledge products, briefings and visual materials to strengthen dissemination and uptake across internal and external audiences

F. Quality assurance and reporting support

• Provide QA and advisory support

  • Provide QA and advisory support for monitoring and reporting processes as required, ensuring key evidence, learning and stakeholder insights are accurately reflected and emerging issues or opportunities are appropriately escalated

  • Support the development and quality assurance of results narratives and stories of change, where required

G. Compliance and Quality Standards

• Ensure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera's SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Master's Degree (S2)

• Program evaluation: Leading evaluations of complex, multi-component development programs, including design, data collection, analysis and reporting

• Organisational learning: Facilitating organisational reflection and learning processes that identify lessons, emerging issues and opportunities for adaptation

• Knowledge management: Developing and refining knowledge management systems that effectively capture, organise and disseminate program learning and evidence

• Stakeholder engagement: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts, development partners and program staff

Desirable

• PhD in a relevant field: Provides advanced expertise and credibility in research and evaluation methodologies

• Professional certification in evaluation: Enhances capability in applying rigorous evaluation and knowledge management standards and practices

• Experience with international development programs: Offers contextual understanding and practical insights into working within complex development environments

• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia: Facilitates direct engagement with local stakeholders and enhances communication effectiveness

• Published research or articles: Demonstrates thought leadership and contribution to the field of evaluation and learning

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 26 Oktober 2026/as soon as possible. 

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.