Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation)

Position Title	Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation)
Engagement Type	Long-Term Personnel (Local)
Work Unit	Public Financial Management
Grade / Level	B2
Reports To	Senior Adviser (Budget) - Acting PFM Lead
Location	Jakarta — Prospera Office
Duration	12 months, with possibility of extensions

Program Background

Prospera Phase 2 is Australia’s 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’s national priorities and Australia’s economic diplomacy objectives.

The program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:

• strengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and
• expanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.

Across 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.

Purpose of the Role

The Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation) supports the Government of Indonesia, particularly the Ministry of Finance, in strengthening fiscal management and public financial management capabilities through institutional reforms and transformation initiatives across expenditure management, state assets, revenue, financing, and fiscal risk management. The role contributes to Prospera’s EOPO 1 by supporting improvements in budgeting, state assets, revenue, debt management, and broader fiscal management practices that contribute to sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth.

The Adviser works day-to-day by conducting assessments, developing policy advice, providing technical assistance, and engaging with stakeholders to drive fiscal institutional transformation. Reporting to the Senior Adviser (Budget) - Acting PFM Lead, the role brings analytical rigour, strategic thinking, and collaborative engagement to enhance fiscal management practices in Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities

A. Fiscal Institutional Analysis

• Assessments
  • Conduct institutional, governance, and fiscal management assessments to identify reform opportunities, capability gaps, and priorities for system and organisational improvement.
  • Analyse fiscal, organisational, and operational data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Policy Development
  • Develop policy advice, reform frameworks, strategic roadmaps, and implementation plans, drawing on international good practices and adapting them to the Indonesian context.
  • Engage and collaborate with government counterparts and stakeholders to validate findings, refine recommendations, and support reform implementation.

B. Technical Assistance and Advisory Support

• Implementation Support
  • Provide technical assistance and advisory support to government counterparts in implementing fiscal and institutional reforms.
  • Monitor implementation milestones, advise implementation risks, and provide practical solutions to maintain alignment with reform objectives.
• Capacity Building
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building initiatives to strengthen counterpart ownership and capability.
  • Develop training and workshop materials and conduct workshops to enhance fiscal management skills and practices.

C. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Government Counterparts
  • Engage with Ministry of Finance counterparts on institutional strengthening, governance, and organisational transformation initiatives.
  • Coordinate with other Government of Indonesia institutions on cross-agency collaboration initiatives.
• Australian Government
  • Support government-to-government engagement and access to relevant Australian public sector expertise and resources.
  • Collaborate with Australian Government counterparts to align fiscal reform initiatives with broader program objectives.

D. 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.

Key Relationships — Internal

As a pivotal part of the Macro Fiscal Finance group (EOPO 1), the role works closely with:

• Portfolio Director (Macro-Fiscal, Finance, and Climate Resilience) — portfolio direction, performance management, prioritisation, resource decisions and escalation.
• Public Financial Management Lead — reporting and supervision line; direction, support and professional development.
• EOPO 1 technical teams — collaboration across budget, revenue, expenditure, state assets, financing, fiscal risk, macroeconomic, financial sector, and related areas.
• Other technical teams — collaboration on cross-cutting fiscal, economic, GEDSI and PFM issues.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Team — program accountability.

Key Relationships — External

The Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation) engages with:

• Ministry of Finance counterparts — collaboration on institutional strengthening, governance, organisational transformation, and related initiatives supporting fiscal management.
• Other Government of Indonesia institutions — coordination on initiatives requiring cross-agency collaboration, shared processes, exchange of information, or broader public sector capability development.
• Australian Government counterparts — support for government-to-government engagement and access to relevant Australian public sector experience and expertise.
• Development partners and research institutions — collaboration and coordination of technical assistance where appropriate.
• External technical experts and implementation partners — collaboration on specialised expertise, benchmarking, and implementation support.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Master’s Degree (S2) in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline. A bachelor’s degree (S1) in a similar field will be considered for candidates with demonstrated relevant experience in fiscal institutional or public financial management transformation.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in public sector management, institutional strengthening, governance, organisational transformation, public financial management, public policy, management consulting, strategy and operations, or a closely related field.
• Experience in conducting institutional, governance, regulatory or organisational diagnostics and translating findings into recommendations and implementation plans.
• Experience in supporting strategy development and implementation involving governance, operating models, business process improvement, data, and/or digital enablers, preferably within a public sector context.
• Demonstrated capability in applying analytical and diagnostic methodologies to assess institutional performance, governance arrangements, regulatory frameworks, organisational effectiveness, business process, and operating models.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative analysis using equivalent statistical software(s), together with advanced use of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality analytical and advisory products, including diagnostic assessments, reports, strategies, roadmaps, briefing materials, presentations and strategic recommendations, with the ability to communicate and present complex information clearly to diverse audience.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of public sector governance, institutional strengthening, organisational transformation, public financial management, and public policy frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of strategy development and implementation, including governance structures, business process improvement, service delivery models and data governance.
• Experience in one or more fiscal areas, such as expenditure and revenue management, state assets, government financing, or fiscal risk management, is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with government institutions, development partners, international organisations, consulting firms, research institutions, or policy advisory organisations is a plus.

Language Proficiency

Professional proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English is required, including strong written communication skills for analytical and advisory work.

Working Conditions

The Adviser (Fiscal Institutional Transformation) is based in the Prospera Office in Jakarta, Indonesia. The role involves regular collaboration with government counterparts and may occasionally require travel within Indonesia. The work pattern is standard office hours, with flexibility to accommodate meetings and deadlines as required.

Performance & Accountability

Performance will be assessed against:

• Quality and Relevance of Analysis: Analytical rigour and practicality of diagnostics, recommendations, strategies, roadmaps, and implementation support.
• Timeliness and Responsiveness: Ability to deliver advice and products within agreed timelines and respond effectively to emerging counterpart and program priorities.
• Clarity of Communication: Ability to facilitate discussions, translate complex institutional issues into presentations and written products, and transfer knowledge to strengthen counterpart ownership and capability.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Effectiveness in working with GoI counterparts, Prospera colleagues, Australian Government partners, and other stakeholders while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

Core Competencies

This position is expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Works collaboratively with others
• Plans and organises work effectively
• Identifies and solves problems
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility

Ways of Working

Prospera Phase 2 operates in a transparent, accountable, and collaborative manner. All team members are expected to share information early, manage risk proactively, and maintain clarity about decisions, roles and responsibilities. The program values respect, professionalism, integrity, and a shared commitment to high-quality, timely delivery.

Ethics and Compliance

The postholder must uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and comply with all DFAT policies, contractual obligations and Prospera operational requirements, including:

• DFAT Child Protection and Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
  (PSEAH) policies;
• Fraud, bribery and anti-corruption prevention requirements;
• The Program Code of Conduct;
• Conflict-of-interest obligations; and
• Privacy, data-protection and confidentiality requirements.

Intellectual Property

All materials produced under this assignment will be the property of Prospera/DFAT.