" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePublic Finance Specialist\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 4/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY INFORMATION\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJob Title: Public Finance Specialist\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003ePosition Type: Short-Term Adviser (Local)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eDuration/Level of Effort: 12 months (December 2026 - November 2027)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003ePosition Location: Remote (Indonesia), Jakarta \u0026mdash; Prospera Office\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY OF THE PROJECT\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProspera Phase 2 is Australia\u0027s flagship economic development partnership with Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient economic growth. Building on nearly three decades of cooperation, the program delivers high-quality, demand-driven policy advice, institutional strengthening and Australian Public Service (APS) partnerships aligned with Indonesia\u0027s national priorities and Australia\u0027s economic diplomacy objectives.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003estrengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexpanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAcross both outcomes, Prospera Phase 2 emphasises politically informed and evidence-based reform, sustained institutional capability, and locally led solutions rather than short-term technical fixes. Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), sustainability, climate and energy transition considerations, and localisation are embedded across all areas of engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY OF THE POSITION\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Public Finance Specialist supports Prospera to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditure in Indonesia. The role provides technical expertise in public expenditure analysis, applied economic research and quantitative methods to generate evidence that informs fiscal policy and budget decisions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking closely with the Budget and Debt Management Team, other policy advisors and technical experts, the Public Finance Specialist will develop and apply to assess the relationship between public spending, service delivery and development outcomes. This will include integrating socioeconomic, spending data across central and subnational governments, and broader public sector where relevant. This also includes designing and overseeing primary data collection where existing information is insufficient.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe role will contribute to the development of spending review methodologies and analytical outputs, the design and execution of fiscal policy reviews that link public expenditure to sectoral outcome indicators in health, education, infrastructure and social protection. The Public Finance Specialist will contribute in translating empirical findings into practical recommendations for improving spending efficiency, effectiveness, equity and value for money. The Public Finance Specialist will also support communicating findings to government counterparts through presentations, workshops and policy briefs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Public Finance Specialist will work closely with the Budget and Debt Management team to:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport policy development and dialogue by translating technical findings into clear, evidence-based policy messages for senior government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver timely, high-quality strategic advice on public finance to the Prospera team and government counterparts, drawing on analysis potential reform opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop expenditure analysis and spending review framework, including its scope, objectives, key questions and criteria for assessing spending quality (efficiency, effectiveness and equity).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct quantitative and qualitative methodology for spending reviews, including data sources, analytical approaches and the use of qualitative evidence to validate quantitative findings.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign analytical approaches that link public expenditure to sectoral outcomes in health, education, infrastructure and social protection, integrating socioeconomic, central government expenditure and subnational budget data.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign and oversee primary data collection where needed. Identify information gaps, develop survey methodologies and sampling approaches, review survey instruments, and provide technical oversight of fieldwork and data quality.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide technical guidance on the methodology and approach to enable a more collaborative work with other team members.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresent findings and recommendations to government counterparts, including senior officials, through presentations, workshops and policy briefs, and produce technical notes and step-by-step explanations that enable knowledge transfer.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with Government of Indonesia counterparts, the Prospera team and other relevant teams to obtain data, understand policy context and produce high-quality, timely outputs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera\u0027s SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards and donor requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJOB REQUIREMENTS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThe successful candidate will demonstrate:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePostgraduate degree (S2) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field, with relevant training or coursework in fiscal analysis or public finance.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least eight years of relevant professional experience in economics, fiscal policy, public financial management, public expenditure analysis, public policy or a closely related field, including experience designing or leading analytical work such as spending reviews, public expenditure reviews or similar assessments.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of Indonesia\u0027s fiscal and budget policy, PFM institutions, and planning and budgeting processes at both central and subnational levels.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical software such as STATA or equivalent, and demonstrated ability to specify, apply and quality-assure quantitative methods for linking public expenditure to sectoral and socioeconomic outcomes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to integrate and analyse data from multiple sources, including household survey data, BPS publications, and central and subnational government budget data.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly, in writing and orally, to senior government officials and other policy audiences through presentations, workshops and policy briefs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to work independently, coordinate across teams and deliver high-quality analysis under short timelines.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesirable\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoctoral degree (S3/PhD) in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience combining quantitative and qualitative methods in policy or program evaluation, or in expenditure analysis.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with sectoral expenditure and performance in health, education, infrastructure or social protection.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in leading the team to conduct a fiscal policy analysis.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience engaging with Indonesian government agencies, or working in a development partner, international organisation, research institution or policy advisory environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with CEIC and Indonesian fiscal data sources.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION PROCESS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCandidates are encouraged to\u003cstrong\u003e apply by 20 November 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ePlease submit your application through this link:\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003ehttps://recruitment.prospera.or.id/jobs/public-finance-specialist\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eFor your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: \u003cem\u003eCandidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT US\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\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=\"619663\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "