Donor & Aid Specialist

Esri Indonesia; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 719,165,767 - 1,078,748,651; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Opportunity to shape donor-funding strategies

Job summary

Esri Indonesia is looking for a Donor and Aid Specialist to join their team in Jakarta. This position is pivotal in shaping the public sector growth strategy through donor-funded programs.

Your role will involve engaging with donor organizations, identifying opportunities, and connecting government needs with available funding streams. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of donor ecosystems and have a network within the development finance community.

Join Esri Indonesia to make an impact at the intersection of government, development, and geospatial technologies.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in donor-funded or development-financed projects.
• Strong understanding of donor ecosystems and funding mechanisms.
• Established network within the donor and development finance community.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify donor-funded opportunities aligned with government priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding organizations.
• Support consortium formation for major donor-funded projects.

Skills

Donor relations

Government relations

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Economics, Development Studies, Business, Engineering, GIS or similar

Job description

About the Role

This is a newly created opportunity to join Esri Indonesia as a Donor and Aid Specialist, playing a critical role in shaping our public sector growth strategy through donor-funded and development-financed programs.

In this position, you will be responsible for identifying, qualifying and advancing opportunities that emerge from multilateral development banks, bilateral aid agencies, and international development partners. You will operate at the intersection of donor organizations, government stakeholders and internal business teams, transforming early-stage intelligence into tangible business opportunities.

Acting as a strategic connector, you will engage with organizations such as development finance institutions, government implementing agencies and ecosystem partners early in the project lifecycle to position Esri Indonesia’s geospatial (GIS) capabilities effectively.

Key aspects of the role include:

1. Donor & Development Partner Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with multilateral and bilateral funding organizations (e.g. development banks, aid agencies, NGOs)
• Participate in donor briefings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations to remain close to funding priorities and pipelines

2. Opportunity Identification & Pipeline Development

• Identify and qualify donor-funded opportunities aligned to government priorities and Esri’s solutions
• Gather early-stage project intelligence, including funding allocations, timelines, procurement approaches, and key stakeholders

3. Government & Stakeholder Mapping

• Map ministries, agencies, and organizations receiving donor funding
• Connect government project needs with available donor funding streams to create qualified opportunities

4. Market Intelligence & Strategic Positioning

• Assess opportunities based on strategic fit, commercial viability, and probability of success
• Provide recommendations on priority pursuits, partner strategies, and market entry approaches

5. Partnership & Consortium Development

• Build relationships with consulting firms, system integrators, NGOs, and implementation partners
• Support consortium formation and early positioning for major donor-funded projects

6. Pipeline Visibility & Reporting

• Maintain visibility of the donor-funded pipeline using CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce)
• Provide structured reporting on opportunities, engagement activities, and strategic recommendations

Importantly, this role is not responsible for closing deals, but for originating and qualifying high-quality opportunities and enabling internal teams to successfully pursue them.

About You

We are seeking a commercially minded professional with strong exposure to donor-funded programs and development finance ecosystems, who can translate relationships and insight into actionable business outcomes.

You will bring:

Relevant Experience

• Experience working on donor-funded or development-financed projects (essential)
• Background in donor relations, government relations, development finance, public sector consulting or business development
• Typically 3–5+ years’ experience in relevant roles

Donor & Development Expertise

• Strong understanding of donor ecosystems, funding mechanisms, and project cycles
• Familiarity with procurement processes used by multilateral development banks and aid agencies is advantageous

Network & Relationship Capability

• An established network within the donor and development finance community
• Proven ability to build relationships with international stakeholders and government agencies

Commercial & Analytical Strength

• Ability to assess opportunities based on strategic fit, funding availability, and likelihood of success
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Business Development Mindset

• Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify and advance early-stage opportunities into structured pursuits
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent stakeholder management skills across diverse internal and external parties
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, technical, and delivery teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Economics, Development Studies, Business, Engineering, GIS or similar)
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous
• Experience working in international environments or with global stakeholders is highly valued

Why Join Esri Indonesia?

• Newly created, high-impact role with strong visibility across leadership
• Opportunity to shape how donor-funded opportunities are identified and pursued
• Work at the intersection of government, international development and geospatial technology
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment focused on long-term public sector impact