" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eTeam Lead - Budget and Debt Management\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18854\"\u003e Indonesia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18855\"\u003e Active Project \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY INFORMATION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eJob Title: Team Lead - Budget and Debt Management\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eProgram: Prospera Phase 2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003ePosition Type: Long-Term Personnel (National level)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eDuration/level of effort: 12 months, with possibility of extension\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003ePosition Location: Jakarta, Indonesia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY OF THE PROJECT\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eProspera is Australia\u0027s 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.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY OF THE POSITION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe are seeking a \u003cstrong\u003eTeam Lead - Budget and Debt Management\u003c/strong\u003e provides technical and managerial leadership for Prospera\u0027s Budget and Debt Management Team under EOPO1. The team supports Indonesian institutions on long-term fiscal sustainability, spending quality and effectiveness, regional growth strategies, sovereign debt management, investor relations, thematic financing and other emerging fiscal-policy priorities.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThe Team Lead is responsible for the team\u0027s day-to-day management, technical direction, work planning, activity delivery and workstream-level stakeholder relationships. The role brings together fiscal strategy, budget policy, debt-management, economic, data and project-delivery expertise and ensures that the team\u0027s advice is rigorous, practical and responsive to agreed Government of Indonesia and Australian Government priorities.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThe Team Lead reports to the Portfolio Director (Macro-Fiscal, Finance, and Climate Resilience), works closely with the Lead Economist on technical quality, and coordinates with the Macroeconomic Stability, Financial Sector Policy, Public Financial Management, Revenue Mobilisation and Climate Resilience teams on cross-cutting fiscal issues. Matters requiring portfolio-level judgement, significant resource trade-offs or senior escalation are referred to the Portfolio Director.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eA.\u0026nbsp; Leadership and Strategic Planning\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVision Setting\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eArticulate and communicate a clear strategic direction for Prospera\u0027s Budget and Debt Management agenda.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlign the team\u0027s direction with Prospera\u0027s overall objectives and the Indonesian Government and Australian Government strategic priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrategic Planning\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and plan for the implementation of the team strategy and annual workplan, including activity sequencing and allocation of responsibilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify emerging fiscal-policy and financing priorities and opportunities for innovation and improvement in the team\u0027s agenda.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eB.\u0026nbsp; Operational Management\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Leadership\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Budget and Debt Management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, including effective collaboration with other teams in Prospera.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage team personnel, including setting expectations, allocating work, providing regular feedback, supporting professional development, and maintaining clear accountability for delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgram Delivery \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of Budget and Debt Management activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the team\u0027s work on fiscal sustainability, spending quality and effectiveness, regional growth, debt management, investor relations, thematic financing and related fiscal and financing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure fiscal and debt advice is technically sound, practical and responsive to broader macroeconomic, expenditure, revenue, financial-sector, climate and GEDSI\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage team delivery, risks, budgets, procurement and reporting, and coordinate across EOPO1, EOPO2 and relevant program functions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera\u0027s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eC.\u0026nbsp; Stakeholder Engagement\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment and Partner Collaboration\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and maintain effective relationships with relevant Ministry of Finance units and other government counterparts, particularly those responsible for macro-fiscal policy, fiscal balance, fiscal risk and debt management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage effectively with DFAT, relevant Australian Government partner agencies, development partners and other stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresent Prospera in relevant meetings and forums on budget, fiscal and debt-management issues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvocacy and Influence \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromote evidence-based approaches to fiscal policy, spending quality, debt management and government financing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslate robust analysis into practical policy advice that supports government decision-making and reform implementation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELECTION CRITERIA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThe successful candidate will have:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePostgraduate degree in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Finance or another relevant discipline.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least 10 years of progressively senior professional experience in fiscal policy, public finance, sovereign debt management, regional economic policy or a closely related\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong expertise in fiscal analysis and policy, with substantial experience in one or more areas such as fiscal sustainability, debt management, government financing, regional growth or government financial statistics.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubstantial experience producing or overseeing high-quality analysis and providing practical advice to senior government decision-makers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience leading a technical team or complex workstream, including work planning, delegation, quality assurance, performance management and delivery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of Indonesia\u0027s fiscal institutions, policy-making processes and political\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive experience building effective relationships with senior government officials, market stakeholders and development partners.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesirable\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with Indonesia\u0027s Ministry of Finance on fiscal strategy, debt management, fiscal balance or related reforms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with fiscal strategy, spending quality and effectiveness, debt-sustainability analysis, sovereign investor relations, thematic bonds or public-sector balance-sheet\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in regional economic diagnostics, place-based growth strategies or coordination across national and subnational governments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working in an economic policy advisory organisation, international development program, international organisation, financial institution or research institution.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv 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