AI Ethics and Governance Adviser

Position Title	AI Ethics and Governance Adviser
Engagement Type	Short-Term Adviser (Local)
Group / Workstream	Market Investment and Jobs
Grade / Level	STA-2.2
Reports To	Lead Digital Economy and Governance
Location	Jakarta — Prospera Office
Duration	7 months
Total Input Days	50
Input Schedule	Flexible

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.

One of Prospera's areas of support is on digital economy and governance, including on emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). One of the planned activities is on supporting Indonesia's national approach to AI governance. As AI adoption expands across government and industry, with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) is leading the development of a National AI Roadmap alongside complementary ethics and regulatory frameworks, drawing on international references such as UNESCO's AI ethics guidance, the EU AI Act, ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics and comparator approaches from Singapore and South Korea.

Prospera supports this agenda through technical advice on AI governance frameworks, AI adoption benchmarking both in public sector and industries, and regulatory design, drawing on relevant international practices such as Australia's National AI Plan, Voluntary AI Safety Standard, and Singapore AI Verify to inform practicable, evidence-based recommendations suited to Indonesia's institutional context. The AI Ethics and Governance Adviser will support this work by providing technical advice, drafting policy analysis and briefs, and engaging with government counterparts to advance the National AI Roadmap and its associated governance and implementation frameworks.

Purpose of the Role

The AI Ethics and Governance Adviser provides technical and policy advice supporting governance and implementation of Indonesia's National AI Roadmap, ethics, and governance framework within the Prospera Phase 2 program. The adviser will conduct benchmarking of Indonesia's AI governance approach against international frameworks, including but not limited to, the OECD AI Principles, the UNESCO Recommendation, the EU AI Act, and comparator country frameworks, and develop practical recommendations for the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) on governing ethical AI and implementation of the roadmap. The adviser supports the Government of Indonesia in establishing a coherent, risk-based approach to AI governance that supports ethical AI adoption and innovation.

Day to day, the AI Ethics and Governance and Ethics Adviser works closely with the Senior Portfolio Director - Markets, Investment, and Jobs, Lead Digital Economy and Governance, digital advisers, specialists and analysts to support the Government of Indonesia in the implementation of the AI Roadmap and ethics and governance frameworks. The role combines AI ethics and governance expertise, familiarity with relevant international and regional frameworks and experiences, and with a deep understanding of Indonesia's digital economy and regulatory context, ensuring that recommendations are grounded in international good practice and feasible within Indonesia and specifically Komdigi's institutional and regulatory settings.

Key Responsibilities

A. AI Policy and Governance Analysis

• Baseline assessment and analysis

Assess Indonesia's existing AI policy instruments e.g. draft National AI Roadmap, SE Menkominfo No. 9/2023 on AI Ethics, and the draft Presidential Regulation against international standards (OECD AI Principles, UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics) and the approaches of comparator jurisdictions (e.g. Singapore, Australia, the EU, Japan, Korea), including risk-based and sectoral models. Output: Assessment report with gap analysis and prioritised recommendations for Komdigi, to support implementation of the National AI Roadmap.

• Technical inputs to the development of the AI governance and ethics framework
  • Provide technical inputs to the development of an AI governance and ethics framework to serve as the main reference for sectoral ministries, more detailed than the principles in existing instruments but less prescriptive than technical guidelines. Additionally, also recommend how Komdigi and other relevant ministries can adopt the framework and translate it into sector-specific guidance, including its legal status, its link to the National AI Roadmap, institutional roles and capacity needs. Outputs: draft framework document, consulted with Komdigi and sectoral ministries, with recommendations on its adoption and implementation.

B. Stakeholder Engagement

• Internal Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Senior Portfolio Director - Markets, Investment, and Jobs for strategic direction and and aligment with the broader programme objectives.
  • Reporting to the Lead Digital Economy and Governance, work closely as part of the Prospera digital economy and governance team and collaboratively across the broader program teams on the details of the support on AI Roadmap implementation and AI governance related initiatives.
• External Coordination
  • Engage with Komdigi, other relevant Indonesian Government counterparts, and the broader stakeholders to identify entry points – entry poins untuk apa?, communicate benchmarking findings seharusnya bukan cuma benchmarking findings tp juga reconya, and coordinate AI Roadmap and ethics implementation efforts>> we shouldnt be coordinating goi effforts..
  • Liaise with DFAT representatives on policy strategies and program alignment as appropriate.

4. Key Relationships — Internal

In the dynamic environment of Prospera's AI governance initiatives, the role works closely with:

• Deputy Program Director - Policy Delivery — strategic and program leadership and direction.
• Senior Portfolio Director - Markets, Investment, and Jobs — strategic and technical direction, programme-level coherence and support.
• Lead Digital Economy and Governance – reporting and supervision line, manage the timeliness and quality of work.
• Digital Economy and Governance Team — working with the broader digital team, undertake collaborative efforts on Prospera's work on AI governance and digital policy within the broader markets, trade, and investment portfolio.
• Other Technical Teams - working collaboratively with the broader teams in Prospera as and when appropriate.

Key Relationships — External

In addition to internal relationships, the AI Ethics and Governance Adviser engages with:

• Indonesian Government counterparts including but not limited to the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, and Line Ministries — coordinating AI governance and ethics implementation efforts.
• DFAT representatives — liaising on policy strategies and program alignment as appropriate.
• Australian Public Service partners — collaborating on relevant cross-agency initiatives.
• International bodies — participating in relevant forums as appropriate.
• Stakeholder groups — engaging with industry and civil society on AI ethics and governance and.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Master's Degree (S2)
• Minimum 10 years of overall experience in digital economy regulation or related fields and providing policy advice to government institutions, including at least 5 years' experience in AI governance policy and ethics.
• Understanding of AI ethics and governance in the context of international frameworks and experiences. including familiarity with the OECD AI Principles, the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, the EU AI Act, and comparative national AI strategies.
• In depth knowledge of Indonesia's digital economy regulatory environment, including data governance and platform governance.
• Experience in undertaking gap assessment between domestic policy, regulatory and practices with international frameworks and good practices, and in formulating concrete and practicable recommendations for policy audience.
• Track record engaging with government officials, industry and international bodies on AI or digital policy matters.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical policy materials, including benchmarking analysis and presentations, for government audiences, and to support workshops on AI ethics and governance topics.

Desirable

• Familiarity or direct experience working with task force member to the development of Indonesia’s National AI Roadmap and the concept of the AI Ethics Guidelines draft.

Skills & Competencies

The role requires the following skills and competencies:

• Expertise in assessing and interpreting AI governance and ethics frameworks, including international standards and good practice.
• Proficiency in benchmarking and comparative regulatory analysis across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to engage with government officials on AI policy matters and support coordination across relevant institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to support workshop facilitation and consultations on complex AI governance and ethics topics.

Language Proficiency

Professional English and Bahasa Indonesia language proficiency to effectively engage with local stakeholders and navigate the regulatory landscape.

Working Conditions

The AI Ethics and Governance Adviser is based in in Jakarta, with flexibility for remote work. Travel within Indonesia is expected to engage with government counterparts and stakeholders, and to participate in AI governance and digital policy forums as applicable.

Performance & Accountability

Performance will be assessed against:

• Quality of advice: Providing expert, well-researched, and pragmatic policy and regulatory advice that aligns with international standards and the program's objectives.
• Timeliness: Delivering analysis, recommendations, and reports within agreed timelines, ensuring the program's momentum and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder engagement: Effectively managing and influencing relationships with senior stakeholders, both within the program and externally, to achieve policy alignment and reform.
• Workshop facilitation: Leading workshops that are well-structured, inclusive, and contribute to building capacity and consensus among participants.
• Adaptability: Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities and emerging issues within the digital policy landscape.

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.