Program Technical Affairs Coordination Specialist

Job Brief

Location: Jakarta

**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.

**The Role**
- The **Program Technical Affairs Coordination Specialist** will be primarily responsible to the **Governance, Strategy and Quality (GSQ) Lead of SKALA**, who oversees the contract and provides strategic direction. The Specialist will provide technical and coordination support to **Bappenas** in its role as the Coordinating Authority for the SKALA Program.
- Serving as a principal liaison, the Specialist will facilitate coordination, communication, and administrative processes between **Bappenas, SKALA, and other key stakeholders**, ensuring effective day-to-day support on programmatic, operational, and administrative matters. The Specialist will also provide technical input to the implementation of AWP under the Secretary Deputy PMKK
- The position will be **based at Bappenas**, with limited visits to the SKALA office. While working under the **direction of the Co-Chair of the SKALA Technical Committee** (Secretary to the Deputy for Community Empowerment, Population, and Employment / PMKK), the Specialist will also contribute to coordination efforts led by the **Deputy for PMKK**, who serves as Co-Chair of the SKALA Steering Committee.
- This position plays a crucial role in ensuring effective coordination across SKALA stakeholders, including DFAT, the SKALA Secretariat, relevant ministries and provinces, to align program implementation with national development priorities and bilateral cooperation goals.
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**About You**

**Specific Responsibilities**

**Support to Bappenas Role as Co-Chair of TC and SC**
- Provide technical, management, and logistic support during the preparation of high-level meetings and workshops related to SKALA Steering Committee, Technical Committee, and Thematic Working Groups.
- Facilitate coordination and communication between Bappenas and the SKALA Secretariat on governance-related matters, including:

- Issuance of stay permits, exit and re-entry permits, work permits and other necessary permits for approved Activity Experts and for International Staff;
- Issuance of Tax restitution and exemption processes;
- Submission and review of the Berita Acara Serah Terima (BAST) with Bappenas.
- Coordinate with the SKALA Secretariat on the preparation of quarterly reports for Pinjaman dan/atau Hibah Luar Negeri (PHLN) to be submitted to Biro Renortala Bappenas.
- Support preparation of reports and materials related to SKALA progress and activities, including consolidating inputs, drafting briefing notes, and documenting follow-up actions as required by Co-Chair TC and SC.
- Provide monthly updates on work and progress provi