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
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/position_description/497/KOMPAK_Senior%20PFM%20Researcher%20IFA.pdf>
’.
*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
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/position_description/497/KOMPAK_Senior%20PFM%20Researcher%20IFA.pdf>’
link.
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt
Associates’ website
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=1054640&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 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.
