MSS Policy and Government Analyst

Job Brief

Location: Remote

Program Background

The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia's large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program's core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders, at national and subnational levels, to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover, SKALA will build on, and take to scale, the successes and learning from Australia's previous 19 years of support to Indonesia's decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars:

Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery.

Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery.

Pillar 3: Greater participation, representation and influence for women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups.

SKALA is implemented at the national level with an office in Jakarta and at the subnational level with offices in Aceh, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, Gorontalo, Kalimantan Utara, Tanah Papua. In addition to the 3 pillars, SKALA works across 4 general themes of Public Financial Management, Minimum Service Standards, Data and Analysis and GEDSI.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people's lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role

The key purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance for the implementation of Minimum Service Standard (MSS) to improve better provision of basic services in Indonesia, specifically in Policy and Government aspects. The assignment consists of providing technical inputs on the Decentralization Institution and Regulation focusing on MSS aspects in National and Subnational Level, Local Government planning and budgeting documents, and other relevant activities.

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About You

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs on revision of UU No. 23/2014 and related regulations especially on improving better basic services provision.
• Provide technical inputs on improving planning-budgeting mechanisms on National level
• Provide technical inputs on the preparation of the General Guidelines for Local Government Development Plan (RKPD)
• Provide technical inputs on the preparation of the General Guidelines for Local Government Budget (APBD)
• Provide technical inputs on RKPD and APBD document preparation at subnational level

Other Duties

• Comply with DFAT, DT Global and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anticorruption, child protection, PSEAH and the environment.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to various operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA.
• Proactively identify and report risks and manage risks within your level of accountability.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Program.

Job Requirements

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Work may require long, and flexible hours as needed. Travel is based on need.

Deliverables

• Technical inputs on revision of UU No. 23/2014 and related regulations especially on improving better basic services provision.
• Technical inputs on improving planning-budgeting mechanisms on National level
• Technical inputs on the preparation of the General Guidelines for Local Government Development Plan (RKPD)
• Technical inputs on the preparation of the General Guidelines for Local Government Budget (APBD)
• Technical inputs on RKPD and APBD document preparation at subnational level

Relationship Management

This position reports to the PFM Lead and will work closely and effectively with Senior Manager of MSS. Candidate will also be working with range of stakeholders, including all other Program staff, limited with Operational Staff, GoI, Local Governments, and other external service providers.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Have at least 5 years experiences in relevant subject.
• Have an experience working with government institution.
• Have knowledge on local development concept, MSS, decentralization, and autonomy, as well as local development planning.
• Committed to the achievement of SKALA goal, vision, and mission.
• Demonstrated adaptation ability to the culture, religion, race, nationality, and gender.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as proficiency in analysis and presentation.
• Ability to make good communication and relation, internally in the team as well as externally.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1) Your CV

2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Tuesday 4th November 2025, max 5 PM Jakarta Time

Encouraging applications from people with disabilities

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities (PWDs). We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support the success and well-being of employees with disabilities. Candidates requiring any adjustments to participate equitably, may contact SKALA People & Culture unit at and we will work with the candidate to find the right solution. This information is strictly confidential; used solely to strengthen our inclusive hiring efforts and ensure we provide any support needed. Your disclosure will not impact on recruitment decisions.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.