Senior PFM Researcher

Abt Associates is a specialist international health and social sector consulting company that provides services to public and private sector clients. Abt Associates is a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Abt Associates, regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors, contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Abt Associates is an organisation that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work for us.

KOMPAK Program

KOMPAK is an Australia-Indonesia government partnership supporting the Government of Indonesia's efforts in reducing poverty through improvements in basic service delivery and creating opportunities for work. KOMPAK focuses its efforts on three result areas:

1. Supporting Local Governments and Service Units to better address the needs of basic service users;
2. Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from improved village governance; and
3. Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from increased opportunities for employment and economic development.

The Opportunity

The Senior PFM Researcher will provide support to rapidly explore the utilization of PFM tools in sub-national development planning and budgeting processes. In addition, the Senior PFM Researcher is expected to also provide support to review other analysis on sub-national budget and expenditure (as needed).

Key Duties

1. Lead the PFM Tools Utilization Rapid Assessment on Sub-national Development Planning and Budgeting
2. Develop and finalize methodology and assessment plan of the PFM Tools Utilization Rapid Assessment
3. Develop high-level presentation materials and be the main source-person in the PFM Tools Utilization Rapid Assessment dissemination session (plan and results) to KOMPAK, DFAT and/or Government of Indonesia counterparts, as necessary
4. Provide inputs to other KOMPAK’s studies on sub-national budget and expenditure, as necessary

Further information regarding other key duties is included in the Information for Applicants in the ‘Information for Applicants’.

Key Requirements

1. Master’s degree in economics or relevant field
2. 10-15 years of experience in socio-economic studies in Indonesia
3. Extensive knowledge on PFM system at subnational and village level
4. Solid experience in conducting public budget and expenditure review in Indonesia, especially at sub-national level
5. Proven ability to write study reports and/or policy briefs
6. Demonstrated capacity to work in a team, and also to work autonomously
7. Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues

Further Information & Application

Further information regarding this opportunity can found in this ‘View Position Description’ link.

Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women and people with disabilities.

Applications close: Wednesday, 26 February 2020 – midnight (AEST)

We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.