" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Manager (Multilateral Engagement)\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 \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\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: Senior Manager (Multilateral Engagement)\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 Senior Manager (Multilateral Engagement) to manages Prospera\u0027s portfolio on supporting the Government of Indonesia in multilateral engagement, with strategic guidance from the Senior Portfolio Director for Markets, Investment, and Jobs. This role oversees delivery of project activities, including the meeting of milestones and monitoring and reporting requirements, and team management including day-to-day administration and coordination with other teams. She or he also leverages opportunities for collaboration, ensuring Prospera\u0027s work on multilateral engagement aligns with overall programme objectives. It fosters strong relationships including with senior government counterparts, facilitates knowledge exchange, and enhances the impact of Prospera\u0027s support to the Government of Indonesia in multilateral engagement.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eDay-to-day, the Senior Manager combines strategic insight with operational and managerial excellence, reporting directly to the Senior Portfolio Director for Markets, Investment, and Jobs. Working alongside a small and dynamic interdisciplinary Multilateral Engagement team and in collaboration with other technical teams across the programme, this role brings energy and clarity in processes, fosters growth, and ensure timely and quality delivery in Prospera\u0027s Multilateral Engagement work. The incumbent is a proactive, personable and well-organised manager, with experience in building and sustaining relationships with senior officials.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Strategic Management\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortfolio Oversight\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and oversee the implementation of Prospera\u0027s portfolio on multilateral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure timely and quality delivery of activities in the portfolio, in both technical and operational sense and by internal staff, short term advisers, and subcontractors as\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure alignment of Prospera\u0027s activities on multilateral engagement with the programme\u0027s overall objectives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor and assess developments both domestic and internationally that are relevant to Prospera\u0027s work on multilateral engagement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStakeholder Engagement\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and maintain relationships with senior government counterparts, DFA, other key partners and organisations, and the broader stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresent Prospera in relevant meetings and forums as\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Operational\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eManagement\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Delivery\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee the delivery of Prospera\u0027s activities relating to multilateral engagement, ensuring timely and quality outputs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor project progress against milestones and adjust plans as\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResource Management\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage budgets, resources, and personnel within the Multilateral Engagement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure efficient use of resources and compliance with applicable financial and administrative policies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u0026nbsp;Team Management\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Development\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage, mentor, and develop the multilateral engagement team to enhance capabilities and performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment including with different teams in the broader Program.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eManagement\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the conduct of regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to both the Senior Portfolio Director for Markets, Investment, and Jobs and Multilateral Engagement team members.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport staff\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u0026nbsp;Compliance and Quality Standards\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera\u0027s SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\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\u003eBachelor\u0027s Degree (S1) in relevant\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least 12 years of relevant work experience in related policy areas, regional or international cooperation, and with government counterparts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven management experience: Demonstrated experience in managing projects, work plans, or teams -including informal teams, preferably within an international development, regional cooperation, or government context.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultilateral organisation or forum engagement: Experience in working with multilateral organisations and understanding their operational frameworks and strategic priorities, navigating complex international relationships.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolicy analysis: Experience in conducting or reviewing policy analysis and providing recommendations on trade-related or broader economic development issues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStakeholder management: Strong track record in building and maintaining relationships with government entities, including senior government counterparts, international organisations, external partners, and other key stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject management: Significant experience in overseeing the delivery of complex projects, including strategic planning, implementation, counterpart management, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.\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\u003ePostgraduate degree in international relations, public policy, or a related field.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFTA knowledge: good understanding of international trade concepts and rules and of FTAs that Indonesia is a party to.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or public administration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiation skills training or certification.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with Australian Government or DFAT-funded initiatives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFTA negotiation experience: Previous firsthand experience in FTA negotiations whether as facilitators, secretariat, negotiators, or technical support staff.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirsthand experience working in multilateral or international settings: Demonstrated experience in working in multilateral or international settings with good understanding of relevant diplomatic protocols and familiarity with international frameworks and documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegional cooperation: Familiarity with regional cooperation frameworks and experiences.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION PROCESS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eCandidates are encouraged to\u003cstrong\u003e apply by 9 November 2026/as soon as possible.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eFor your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eCowater 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. \u003cstrong\u003eAll assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers.\u003c/strong\u003e Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eCowater 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.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT US\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eFounded 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\u0027s Best Managed Companies since 2017.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"617484\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "