Senior Partnerships Consultant (STA)

Indonesia 25 Years On; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 446,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowater International is seeking a Senior Partnerships Consultant to support the Partnerships Management team in delivering grant programs and engagement with Government of Indonesia stakeholders. You will help coordinate call for proposals, professional development, and learning activities while ensuring inclusive, impactful partnerships.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 5 years in the research/innovation sector with GEDSI experience, plus strong analytical and cross-cultural

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in project management, research management, public policy, innovation or technology management, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in the research and innovation sector, involving multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in institutional engagement, partnership development, and capacity strengthening.
• Hands-on experience in GEDSI-related activities with credentials.
• Experience in donor-funded development projects and familiarity with GoI/government processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationship management with knowledge partners and foster inclusive consortia.
• Monitor grant outputs to ensure alignment with policy influence and technology development outcomes.
• Coordinate partner engagement activities, workshops, and site visits.
• Synthesize partner reports and communicate findings to the Secretariat and planning teams.
• Support design and implementation of grant calls, including GoI co-funding arrangements.
• Collaborate with Grants Team to track deliverables and ensure timely disbursement.
• Embed GEDSI principles across research implementation and outputs.
• Work with Stakeholder Engagement to monitor policy uptake and reach.
• Support strategic communications by liaising with Communications Team.
• Contribute to program reporting on partnership performance, learning, and impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking abilities

Written and verbal communication

GEDSI principles

English and Bahasa fluency

Education

Master’s degree in project management or related field

Job description

The DFAT-funded Knowledge Partnership Programme (KONEKSI) is Australia's flagship program in the Indonesia knowledge and innovation sector. KONEKSI’s goal is to achieve an enduring relationship between Indonesia and Australia that advances mutual interest and supports Indonesia’s 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 through 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 team's 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

• Lead relationship management with KONEKSI’s 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.
• 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.
• 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 Planning Performance and Learning (PPL) Team to ensure data and insights from partners contribute to KONEKSI’s learning, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• 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:

• Master’s degree in project management, research management, public policy, innovation or technology management, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in the research and innovation sector, 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.
• Familiarity with DFAT programs is an.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesise technical information across diverse.
• 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.
• Experienced facilitator with strong communication and coordination skills, including leading workshops and learning events.
• Solid understanding of Indonesia’s research and innovation landscape, including the role and structure of relevant government institutions.
• Commitment to applying and promoting GEDSI principles in program design and.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa.

Application Process

Applications can be sent to KONEKSI via:

To express your interest, please submit a brief cover letter outlining your practice area focus and relevant experience, along with your current CV.

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.