Senior Partnerships Consultant

Job Title

Senior Partnerships Consultant

Reports to

Senior Partnerships Manager

Position Type

Short Term Assignment

Indicate dates/ Level of Effort

Up to 180 days from one year

Location

Jakarta, Indonesia

Background of the Program

The DFAT-funded Knowledge Partnership Programme (KONEKSI) is Australias flagship program in the Indonesia knowledge and innovation sector. KONEKSIs goal is to achieve an enduring relationship between Indonesia and Australia that advances mutual interest and supports Indonesias inclusive and sustainable development. The purpose of the program is to increase the use of knowledge-based solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies. This purpose positions KONEKSI as a vehicle to produce knowledge on complex socio-economic problems, where effective solutions are often beyond a unique sector or category of stakeholders. Knowledge produced though KONEKSI will feed into current GoA supported initiatives in Indonesia and /or will reflect new emerging agendas / priorities that become relevant for the bilateral cooperation in the years to come. It will support both the knowledge to policy cycle (K2P) and the knowledge to innovation cycle (K2I), in a complementary and synergistic way. KONEKSI will focus on two End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs):

• Australian and Indonesian organisations have increased collaboration and mutual understanding through knowledge partnerships; and
• Innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies are generated by knowledge partnerships.

Summary of the Position

The Senior Partnerships Consultant will support the effective implementation of the Partnerships Management teams responsibilities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. The role will primarily focus on supporting the call for proposals process, including professional development activities, engagement with Government of Indonesia (GoI) stakeholders, and the monitoring and learning of grant implementation. The Consultant will also collaborate closely with the Performance, Planning and Learning team and the Stakeholder team to ensure grantees are supported in delivering their work plans and achieving intended outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Senior Partnerships Manager, the Senior Partnerships Consultant will be responsible for:

• Lead relationship management with KONEKSIs knowledge partners, ensuring inclusive grant implementation and fostering effective, collaborative partnerships within consortia.
• Monitor delivery of grant outputs to ensure alignment with intended policy influence and/or technology development outcomes.
• Facilitate and coordinate partner engagement activities, including workshops, learning events, and site visits.
• Analyse and synthesise information from partner reports to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities, and communicate findings to the Secretariat for adaptive program management.
• Support the design and implementation of grant calls, including joint calls with Government of Indonesia (GoI) co-funding, and manage related professional development activities (e.g. identifying training needs and sourcing service providers).
• Coordinate with the Grants Team to track deliverables and support timely disbursement planning.
• Work closely with the GEDSI and Partnerships Strategy Team to embed inclusive approaches across research implementation and outputs.
• Collaborate with the Stakeholder Engagement Team to monitor and document policy and technology uptake and reach by partners.
• Support strategic communications by liaising with the Communications Team to showcase research outcomes and impact stories.
• Engage with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team to ensure data and insights from partners contribute to KONEKSIs learning, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to internal and external program reporting, providing inputs on partnership performance, learning, and impact.
• Coordinate and support cross-team learning events that promote knowledge exchange among partners and the wider KONEKSI network.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Masters degree in international development, policy and innovation, or related discipline.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in the research and innovation sector, ideally involving multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in institutional engagement, partnership development, and capacity strengthening.
• Hands-on experience in GEDSI-related activities, with recognised academic or professional credentials in the field.
• Experience working in the development sector, preferably within donor-funded programs.
• Familiarity with DFAT programs is an advantage.

Essential Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesise technical information across diverse sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities, with a proven record of maintaining effective relationships with government, academia, and civil society stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated effectiveness in cross-cultural environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality outputs.
• Sound knowledge of GEDSI principles, preferably in the context of research partnerships or programming.
• Experienced facilitator with strong communication and coordination skills, including leading workshops and learning events.
• Solid understanding of Indonesias research and innovation landscape, including the role and structure of relevant government institutions.
• Commitment to applying and promoting GEDSI principles in program design and implementation.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications can be sent to KONEKSI via:

https://bit.ly/KONEKSIJobs no later than 7 July 2025 COB (05.00 PM, Western Indonesia Time)

Women, people with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Information :

• Company : Australia - Indonesia Knowledge Partnership Platform (KONEKSI)
• Position : Senior Partnerships Consultant
• Location : Jakarta
• Country : ID