Health & Education Policy Expert

Health & Education Policy Expert Location: Remote

Program Background The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. It aims to strengthen selected elements of Indonesia's large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar) by facilitating better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders at national and sub‑national levels, and by building on the successes and learning from Australia's previous 19 years of support to Indonesia's decentralised government system.

About DT Global Asia Pacific At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges with innovative thinking and a commitment to long‑term impact.

The Role The key purpose of this assignment is to provide technical assistance for the implementation of Minimum Service Standards (MSS) to improve better provision of basic services in Indonesia, specifically in the health and education sector. The assignment involves providing technical inputs on the Decentralisation Institution and Regulation focusing on MSS implementation, planning‑budgeting mechanisms, monitoring‑evaluation, and MSS data‑system integration aspects at national and sub‑national levels, and other relevant activities.

Specific Responsibilities

Provide technical inputs on revision of UU No. 23/2014 and related regulations to improve MSS implementation in the health and education sector.

Provide technical inputs on improving planning‑budgeting mechanisms at the national and sub‑national level to enhance basic services provision inclusively.

Conduct monitoring‑evaluation on MSS implementation with MoHA, Bappenas, Kemenkeu, and other key stakeholders at national and sub‑national level.

Facilitate MSS data‑system integration at national and sub‑national level, particularly e‑SPM with SIPD and other Ministry or local government data systems.

Other Duties

Comply with DFAT, DT Global, and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anti‑corruption, child protection, PSEAH, and environmental protection.

Ensure compliance and adherence to operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA.

Proactively identify and report risks and manage risks within your level of accountability.

Undertake other duties as required by the Program.

Job Requirements

Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

Work may require long, and flexible hours as needed, and travel may be required based on need.

Deliverables

Technical inputs on revision of UU No. 23/2014 and related regulations to improve MSS implementation in the health and education sector.

Technical inputs on improving planning‑budgeting mechanisms at national and sub‑national level.

Monitoring‑evaluation reports, papers, presentations and materials on MSS implementation with MoHA, Bappenas, Kemenkeu and other stakeholders.

MSS data‑system integration reports, papers, presentations and materials on e‑SPM with SIPD and other data systems.

Relationship Management This position reports to the PFM Lead and works closely with the Senior Manager of MSS. The candidate will also work with programme staff, operational staff, GoI, local governments and other external service providers.

Selection Criteria Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Policy, Economics, Political Science, Development Studies or other relevant fields. A master’s degree is an advantage.

At least 7 years of experience working in health or education policy, service delivery systems or public sector governance, ideally within decentralised government frameworks.

Strong understanding of Minimum Service Standards (MSS) in health and education sectors, including policy, implementation, planning‑budgeting and regulatory frameworks, and proven experience conducting policy and institutional analysis.

Experience working with national and sub‑national government partners, particularly MoHA, Bappenas, MoF or related institutions.

Experience supporting data‑system integration, preferably involving e‑SPM, SIPD or other sectoral data systems.

Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convert technical analysis into practical, evidence‑based recommendations.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across ministries, sectors and administrative levels.

Commitment to SKALA’s values, including GEDSI principles and inclusive approaches across culture, gender, disability and social background.

Preferred

Prior experience in health or education sector reforms, particularly related to MSS, planning‑budgeting or institutional strengthening.

Experience facilitating multi‑stakeholder processes involving government institutions, development partners and civil society.

Familiarity with DFAT‑funded or other donor‑funded development programmes, including safeguards, compliance and reporting requirements.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 5 th December 2025. Max 5 PM Jakarta Time Encouraging Applications From People With Disabilities As part of our commitment to inclusion, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities (PWD). We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Candidates requiring adjustments may contact SKALA People & Culture at recruitment@skala.or.id. Your disclosure will remain strictly confidential and will not impact recruitment decisions.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and managed by DT Global.

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