Provincial Governance Advisor

Job Brief

Location: Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT)

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

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The Role

The Provincial Governance Advisor (Advisor) will be responsible for providing technical inputs and assistance to the SKALA's NTT provincial team to support engagement with program stakeholders at provincial and district levels in the areas related to local planning and public finance management relevant to SKALA's scope of support. Working closely with other SKALA team members, and reporting to the Province Lead, the Advisor is expected to engage, with and provide support to, relevant government stakeholders of NTT Province and SKALA-assisted district governments.

The Provincial Governance Advisor (Advisor) will be responsible for providing technical inputs and assistance to the SKALA's NTT provincial team to support engagement with program stakeholders at provincial and district levels in the areas related to local planning and public finance management relevant to SKALA's scope of support. Working closely with other SKALA team members, and reporting to the Province Lead, the Advisor is expected to engage, with and provide support to, relevant government stakeholders of NTT Province and SKALA-assisted district governments.

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Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs and assistance to Provincial Government of NTT and SKALA-assisted district governments to ensure the integration of Minimum Service Standards (MSS) and the mainstreaming of GEDSI in local planning and budget documents such as long-term and medium-term development plans (RPJPD and , RPJMD) and , annual development plans (RKPD) and budget documents particularly RKA and KUAPPAS documents).
• Provide input to NTT Provincial Government and SKALA-assisted district governments to strengthen spending priorities and quality in the basic service sectors in accordance with the Minimum Service Standards (MSS).
• Provide technical inputs and assistance to NTT Provincial Government and SKALA-assisted district governments for improved MSS and GEDSI reporting, including improved data management (from production to reporting), and budget tagging in relevant government planning and reporting systems (SIPD RI, SIKD, etc.)
• Provide technical inputs and assistance to Provincial Government of NTT and district governments to optimize local revenues, including analytics and development of local policies and regulations (on tax and retribution) and possibly other form of assistance such as improving outreach and compliance for tax collection, etc.
• Provide technical inputs and assistance to Provincial Government of NTT to strengthen its roles in performing assistance and oversight (Binwas) to district governments in relevant areas – including integration of MSS and mainstreaming of GEDSI in planning and budget documents and other relevant emerging areas of support that may arise from engagement with government stakeholders.
• Provide technical inputs and assistance to NTT Provincial Government and SKALA-assisted district governments for improved data governance – including sectoral data, one data forum.
• Prepare papers, including policy briefs and other relevant documents as required for policy advocacy purposes, etc.

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.

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 input for Public Finance Management for provincial government in NTT such as; planning, budgeting analysis and APBD evaluation.
• Technical input for SPM implementation (Minimum Services Standard)

Relationship Management

This position will work closely and effectively with a range of stakeholders, including all other Program staff, the DT Global corporate team and other external service providers. The position will report to the Province Lead NTT.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Master level degree or higher in economics, public finance, public administration, regional planning, or other relevant fields.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in policy implementation reform activities on decentralization, regional development, governance, Public Finance Management, public service delivery, and other relevant fields.
• Deep knowledge of political, economic, and social situations and issues related to governance and public service delivery of the province and districts.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Indonesian and subnational regulatory frameworks related to decentralization, local governance, and public service delivery.
• Ability to work in a team of dedicated professionals in a challenging and fast-paced environment, with high written and verbal communication skills (in Bahasa Indonesia and English) and a high degree of integrity and adherence to ethical standards, including respect for diversity and gender.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1) Your CV

2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 6th February 2026.

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.