Posted 16 October 2026
Prospera is seeking a Senior Manager (Multilateral Engagement) to manages Prospera's 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's 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's support to the Government of Indonesia in multilateral engagement. Day-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's Multilateral Engagement work. The incumbent is a proactive, personable and well-organised manager, with experience in building and sustaining relationships with senior officials.
Role details
KEY INFORMATION
Job Title : Senior Manager (Multilateral Engagement)
Program : Prospera Phase 2
Position Type : Long-Term Personnel (National level)
Duration/level of effort : 12 months, with possibility of extension
Position Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Prospera is Australia's 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.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
We are seeking a Senior Manager (Multilateral Engagement) to manages Prospera's 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's 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's support to the Government of Indonesia in multilateral engagement.
Day-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's Multilateral Engagement work. The incumbent is a proactive, personable and well-organised manager, with experience in building and sustaining relationships with senior officials.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Strategic Management
Portfolio Oversight
- Develop and oversee the implementation of Prospera's portfolio on multilateral engagement.
- Ensure 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 applicable.
- Ensure alignment of Prospera's activities on multilateral engagement with the programme's overall objectives.
- Monitor and assess developments both domestic and internationally that are relevant to Prospera's work on multilateral engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with senior government counterparts, DFA, other key partners and organisations, and the broader stakeholders.
- Represent Prospera in relevant meetings and forums as appropriate.
B. Operational Management
Project Delivery
- Oversee the delivery of Prospera's activities relating to multilateral engagement, ensuring timely and quality outputs.
- Monitor project progress against milestones and adjust plans as necessary.
Resource Management
- Manage budgets, resources, and personnel within the Multilateral Engagement team.
- Ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with applicable financial and administrative policies.
C. Team Management
Team Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop the multilateral engagement team to enhance capabilities and performance.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment including with different teams in the broader Program.
Performance Management
- Support 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.
- Support staff development.
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.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree (S1) in relevant field.
- At least 12 years of relevant work experience in related policy areas, regional or international cooperation, and with government counterparts.
- Proven management experience: Demonstrated experience in managing projects, work plans, or teams -including informal teams, preferably within an international development, regional cooperation, or government context.
- Multilateral organisation or forum engagement: Experience in working with multilateral organisations and understanding their operational frameworks and strategic priorities, navigating complex international relationships.
- Policy analysis: Experience in conducting or reviewing policy analysis and providing recommendations on trade-related or broader economic development issues.
- Stakeholder management: Strong track record in building and maintaining relationships with government entities, including senior government counterparts, international organisations, external partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Project management: Significant experience in overseeing the delivery of complex projects, including strategic planning, implementation, counterpart management, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in international relations, public policy, or a related field.
- FTA knowledge: good understanding of international trade concepts and rules and of FTAs that Indonesia is a party to.
- Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or public administration.
- Negotiation skills training or certification.
- Experience with Australian Government or DFAT-funded initiatives.
FTA negotiation experience: Previous firsthand experience in FTA negotiations whether as facilitators, secretariat, negotiators, or technical support staff.
Firsthand 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.
Regional cooperation: Familiarity with regional cooperation frameworks and experiences.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by 9 November 2026/as soon as possible.
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
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We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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