Strategic Team Leader — Research, Policy & Innovation

Koneksi; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowater International is recruiting a Team Leader for KONEKSI in Indonesia to drive the ISR-pivot and lead the program's strategic evolution. You will align partners, researchers, and policymakers to deepen engagement and maximize impact in Indonesia’s research and innovation ecosystem.

The role oversees high-level strategy, coordination across governance bodies, and engagement with Australian and Indonesian stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and sustainable outcomes for the program.

Qualifications

• Advanced qualification in public policy, international development or related field.
• Substantial senior leadership experience managing complex donor-funded programs.
• Demonstrated experience in translating research into policy and impact.
• Experience bridging research, government, private sector and innovation.
• Experience working in Indonesia and understanding Indonesian government and stakeholder contexts.
• Ability to engage senior government and donor stakeholders in sensitive bilateral settings.
• Strong program management skills across planning, budgeting, risk, and governance.
• Excellent strategic judgement, diplomacy, representation and communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic leadership for KONEKSI and ensure ISR recommendations are integrated into strategy and delivery.
• Lead revised program functions including commercialization, government engagement, policy analysis and ecosystem learning.
• Represent KONEKSI at senior meetings and engage with stakeholders across government, research, industry and partners.
• Oversee the Senior Leadership Team and ensure coordination across all program functions.
• Collaborate with DFAT and Government of Indonesia to align priorities and secure support for initiatives.
• Guide performance assessment and opportunities for uptake, partnerships and private-sector engagement.
• Ensure governance, risk management and fiduciary controls across the program.
• Lead human resources management and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Public policy

Leadership

Research translation

Cross-sector experience

Indonesia experience

Stakeholder management

Program management

Strategic judgement

GEDSI focus

Education

Advanced qualification in public policy

Job description

Cowater International is recruiting a Team Leader for KONEKSI in Indonesia to drive the ISR-pivot and lead the program's strategic evolution. You will align partners, researchers, and policymakers to deepen engagement and maximize impact in Indonesia’s research and innovation ecosystem.

The role oversees high-level strategy, coordination across governance bodies, and engagement with Australian and Indonesian stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and sustainable outcomes for the program.