Job Title: Head of Partnerships and Policy

Reporting : Team Leader

Sector: Inclusive Growth, Partnership

Position Type (full/part time): Full time

Duration/Level of Effort (long/short term): Long term, 1 year with possible extension 

Position Location (e.g. city, country, remote): Jakarta, Indonesia

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Australia-Indonesia Partnership Towards an Inclusive Society, or INKLUSI, is working to increase the participation of marginalised groups in, and their benefit from, Indonesia’s socio-cultural, economic and political development. INKLUSI works with government and civil society partners to advance their work in gender equality, the rights of persons with disabilities and social inclusion. INKLUSI supports the Government of Indonesia’s agenda for inclusion, including through national development plans and the Sustainable Development Goals. INKLUSI is an 8-year (2021-2029) bilateral Australian and Indonesian Government program with a budget of up to AUD 120 million. It is partnering with 11 Indonesian civil society organisations, 8 research partner institutions and their networks across 32 provinces, >120 district/cities, >800 villages in Indonesia.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Head of Partnerships and Policy will work closely with the Team Leader to provide day-to-day management and leadership to the partnership coordination team and technical and policy secretariat of INKLUSI. They will work alongside the Head of Operations and Grants to ensure that the INKLUSI principles are upheld throughout the partnerships and support activities of the Program and will engage with relevant experts as required, ensuring GEDSI and civil society strengthening issues are well addressed. This position is open to Indonesians and international candidates with professional working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight to the management and implementation of INKLUSI partnerships including coordination of high-quality technical inputs, research, and analysis to CSO partners, as well as cross- learning amongst partnerships. 
• Provide day to day management of the partnerships team and ensure integration of the partnerships and coalitions work. 
• Synthesis and quality assurance of policy briefs and materials for a variety of audiences. 
• Lead responsive policy coordination within the INKLUSI Secretariat. 
• Identification of strategic opportunities and partnerships to support the achievement of program objectives and adaptation. 
• Support the Team Leader in the preparation of workplans and progress reports, as well as any other ad hoc reports requested and ensure deliverables are submitted on time and meet DFAT and Cowater’s reporting standards. 
• Be responsive to DFAT’s requests and delegate them to relevant team members, as needed ensuring the Team Leader and DFAT have relevant, timely, evidence-based and quality inputs for reports, briefs, and plans. 
• Support the Team Leader in monitoring and managing risks associated with key stakeholder relationships and networks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• A postgraduate qualification (or other relevant qualification and substantial professional experience) in management, international development, GEDSI, social sciences or a related discipline.

Minimum Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience working on large donor funded programs with increasing leadership and management responsibilities,
• Program management experience, specifically in aid policy, grant management, MEL, capacity building and change management
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of GEDSI policy, advocacy and practice.
• Previous experience working with DFAT and a sound knowledge of DFAT’s reporting and performance management processes.
• Experience living and working in Indonesia

Essential Skills:

• Professional proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia 

• Experience working with CSO’s, senior government officials, managing complex relationships and community partnerships

   

Language Proficiency: Bahasa Indonesia, English

Women, people with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 6 August 2025, 5pm Jakarta time (COB), at the latest.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position. Should you encounter any issues in uploading the documents, please contact rahmidiarti@cowater.com.

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.

Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process by including their request in the cover letter. Cowater International adheres to the highest standards of protection of children and vulnerable adults in the delivery of programs and services. Cowater is committed to the prevention of sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. 

Cowater International upholds standards of ethical conduct and has zero tolerance against fraud and bribery. Prior to any offer of employment, applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks

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.

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