Local Governance Policy Specialist

Better Than Cash; Pluit; On-site; IDR 50,000,000 - 80,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Indonesia seeks a Local Governance Analyst to provide policy and technical advisory support on decentralization, local governance, and sub-national development. You will translate national directions into practical options, lead project design, and foster partnerships with government and development partners.

You will contribute to capacity development, knowledge management, and evidence-based policy advice to strengthen governance at sub-national levels across Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Experience in local governance or sub-national development.
• Policy analysis, advisory support, and programme design.
• Experience with government and development partners.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (working level).

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and technical advisory support on decentralization, multi-level governance, and local governance.
• Translate national policy directions and sub-national priorities into practical programme options and scalable solutions.
• Lead or contribute to concept notes, project documents, and monitoring frameworks.
• Establish strong partnerships with government, development partners, civil society, and private sector actors.
• Support knowledge management, capacity development, and learning for sustainable local development.

Skills

Local governance

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced university degree in public administration/public policy/governance/development studies

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

UNDP Indonesia seeks a Local Governance Analyst to provide policy and technical advisory support on decentralization, local governance, and sub-national development. You will translate national directions into practical options, lead project design, and foster partnerships with government and development partners.

You will contribute to capacity development, knowledge management, and evidence-based policy advice to strengthen governance at sub-national levels across Indonesia.