PFM Researcher for Village PBGS
*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 PFM Researcher for Village PBGS (performance-based grant system) will
provide support to rapidly explore the design and implementation of the
PBGS for villages in six districts where the KOMPAK piloting operate. You
will report to the Research and Evaluation Lead, work intensively with the
PFM Senior Researcher, the Research and Evaluation team and related
government partners.
*Key Duties*
The PFM Researcher will be expected to:
- Work with Senior PFM Researcher in developing and finalising
methodology and assessment plan of the village PBGS study
- Conduct interviews, collect information, analyse data and provide
written analysis for village PBGS report
- Develop high-level presentation materials and be the main
source-person in the village PBGS dissemination session (plan and results)
to KOMPAK, DFAT and/or Government of Indonesia counterparts, as necessary
- 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
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=1065905&from=direct>*
.
*Key Requirements*
- Master’s degree in economics or relevant fields
- 10 years of experience in socio-economic studies in Indonesia
- Extensive knowledge on PFM system at subnational and village level
- Solid experience in conducting public budget and expenditure review in
Indonesia, especially at sub-national level
- Proven ability to write study reports and/or policy briefs
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a team, and also to work autonomously
- Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues
*Further Information & Application Details*
Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in the ‘View
Position Description’ link
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/position_description/497/IFA_PFM%20Researcher%20for%20Village%20PBGS.pdf>
.
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt
Associates’ website
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=1065905&from=direct>
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.
*Applications close: Thursday, 6 May 2021 – midnight (AEST)*
We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted.
*Abt Associates – Who We Are*
Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development
sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold
innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver
valued outcomes for our clients. 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. Operating
in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions,
extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven
project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our
employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt
Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing
and inclusion of all children. For more information about our company and
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