Policy and Governance Lead
Job Brief
KINETIK is seeking qualified professionals for Policy and Governance Lead to support program delivery and implementation in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Policy and Governance Lead
Program Background
KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to strengthen sustainable infrastructure systems, mobilise climate-aligned investment, and advance low-emissions and climate-resilient development. Working with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and a broad network of public and private partners, the program seeks to expand investment in sustainable infrastructure while ensuring the inclusion of local communities, particularly women, girls and people with disabilities.
KINETIK contributes to three inter-related End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
KINETIK is supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global.
About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. 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 — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
For more information, please see www.dt-global.com
The Role
The Policy and Governance Lead is responsible for KINETIK’s policy engagement, governance, and regulatory reform activities. The role provides technical oversight for the identification, development, implementation, and progression of policy reform, institutional strengthening, and governance initiatives that support climate-resilient and inclusive development outcomes across the KINETIK portfolio.
The Lead works closely with the Head of Policy and Partnerships to support implementation of KINETIK’s policy and partnerships activities, and with sector Leads across KINETIK functions to ensure policy and governance approaches support end-to-end sector engagement from policy through to financing and delivery. The role maintains a strong focus on policy dialogue, institutional coordination, regulatory reform, governance systems strengthening, and enabling environments aligned with Government of Indonesia priorities and program delivery requirements.
The role engages with Government of Indonesia institutions, Australian Public Service (APS) partners (government to government (G2G) partnerships) , multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs), development partners, academic institutions, civil society organisations, and other strategic stakeholders to support policy reform, governance strengthening, institutional coordination, and regulatory engagement relevant to sustainable infrastructure and other climate-aligned development priorities.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:
https://tinyurl.com/paglkinetik
About You
Essential Experience and Knowledge
Why join KINETIK?
By joining the KINETIK, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
How To Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button.
Please submit
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1 September 2026, 23:59 WIB (UTC+7) (Indonesia Western Time).
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.
Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.
KINETIK is seeking qualified professionals for Policy and Governance Lead to support program delivery and implementation in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Policy and Governance Lead
Program Background
KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to strengthen sustainable infrastructure systems, mobilise climate-aligned investment, and advance low-emissions and climate-resilient development. Working with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and a broad network of public and private partners, the program seeks to expand investment in sustainable infrastructure while ensuring the inclusion of local communities, particularly women, girls and people with disabilities.
KINETIK contributes to three inter-related End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
- Climate resilience: Investments from government, private and community actors increasingly contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation in Indonesia.
- Innovative financing: GOI increasingly uses diverse, innovative and high-quality financing to support inclusive, climate-resilient development.
- Sustainable infrastructure: GOI delivers sustainable and resilient economic infrastructure, particularly in water, transport and energy, that meets the needs of communities, including women, people with disabilities and marginalised groups.
KINETIK is supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global.
About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. 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 — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
For more information, please see www.dt-global.com
The Role
The Policy and Governance Lead is responsible for KINETIK’s policy engagement, governance, and regulatory reform activities. The role provides technical oversight for the identification, development, implementation, and progression of policy reform, institutional strengthening, and governance initiatives that support climate-resilient and inclusive development outcomes across the KINETIK portfolio.
The Lead works closely with the Head of Policy and Partnerships to support implementation of KINETIK’s policy and partnerships activities, and with sector Leads across KINETIK functions to ensure policy and governance approaches support end-to-end sector engagement from policy through to financing and delivery. The role maintains a strong focus on policy dialogue, institutional coordination, regulatory reform, governance systems strengthening, and enabling environments aligned with Government of Indonesia priorities and program delivery requirements.
The role engages with Government of Indonesia institutions, Australian Public Service (APS) partners (government to government (G2G) partnerships) , multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs), development partners, academic institutions, civil society organisations, and other strategic stakeholders to support policy reform, governance strengthening, institutional coordination, and regulatory engagement relevant to sustainable infrastructure and other climate-aligned development priorities.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:
https://tinyurl.com/paglkinetik
About You
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Degree in public policy, governance, economics, political science, law, development studies, international relations, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in policy reform, governance, institutional strengthening, regulatory engagement, development cooperation, or related fields, including experience supporting policy and governance initiatives at senior level.
- Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, governance reform, institutional coordination, or regulatory engagement relevant to climate, infrastructure, financing, or sustainable development priorities.
- Experience working with Government of Indonesia institutions, Australian Government agencies and partnerships, MDBs, DFIs, government-to-government partnerships, development partners, or civil society organisations.
- Strong understanding of Indonesian governance, policy, regulatory, and institutional contexts.
- Excellent communication skills in English; Bahasa Indonesia highly desirable (for international applicants).
- Experience with DFAT-funded programs or similar donor-funded initiatives.
- Experience supporting governance reform, institutional strengthening, or policy initiatives related to climate, infrastructure, or sustainable development.
- Experience with inclusive governance approaches and stakeholder engagement involving women-led organisations, disability organisations, or community groups.
Why join KINETIK?
By joining the KINETIK, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
How To Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button.
Please submit
- Your CV
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- Your response to each of the Selection Criterion (required to be considered for shortlisting)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1 September 2026, 23:59 WIB (UTC+7) (Indonesia Western Time).
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.
Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.