Public Diplomacy Lead

Job Brief

This is a re-advertised position. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Public Diplomacy Lead

About KINETIK

KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to deliver and strengthen sustainable infrastructure, drive green economic growth, 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 (locally-led development), particularly women, girls, people with disabilities and marginalised groups.

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.
  
  
  

The program builds on long-standing Australia-Indonesia cooperation in infrastructure and climate policy. It promotes locally led development, digitalisation, innovation, integrates gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and works with development finance and private sector partners to mobilise investment and support sustainable infrastructure systems across sectors including energy, water, sanitation and solid waste management, and sustainable transport.

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 Public Diplomacy Lead is responsible for coordinating KINETIK's public diplomacy activities and events portfolio. The role supports the Head of Strategic Communications in delivering high-profile events, stakeholder engagements, and public diplomacy initiatives that advance program objectives. The Public Diplomacy Lead provides technical leadership for events planning, execution, and evaluation, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets DFAT standards and program objectives. The role will also assist with providing high-quality communications products including stories, articles, speeches, presentations, newsletters, policy briefs, fact sheets, web content, translations, social media content, infographics, photography and video products.

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About You

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Qualifications and senior-level experience
  
  
  

A degree in communications, public relations, international relations, journalism, event management or a related discipline, and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in public diplomacy, strategic communications, event management or related fields, including substantial experience at senior level.

• Public diplomacy and event management
  
  
  

Demonstrated track record of leading complex, high-profile events and public diplomacy activities, including major conferences, senior official visits, diplomatic engagements and multi-stakeholder events. Strong experience managing event budgets, protocol, logistics, procurement, suppliers, risk and contingency planning, with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

• Government relations, stakeholder engagement and leadership
  
  
  

Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, development partners and other influential stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and coordination skills, sound political and diplomatic judgement, and demonstrated ability to lead complex activities, manage competing priorities and work independently in sensitive, cross-cultural environments.

• Strategic communications, writing and media relations
  
  
  

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic communications activities, with excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to produce high-quality speeches, briefing materials, articles, presentations and media content. Proven ability to translate complex technical and policy information into clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences, together with an established track record of developing and maintaining productive relationships with journalists, editors and media organisations.

• Social media and digital content production
  
  
  

Demonstrated ability to plan and produce engaging digital communications, including short-form videos, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn videos, photography and visual content. Practical proficiency in video editing and graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Adobe Express or equivalent software, including the ability to independently capture, edit and produce professional-quality multimedia content. Strong understanding of social media platforms, audience engagement, accessibility, content planning and performance analytics.

• Language, inclusion and cross-cultural communication
  
  
  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, including the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and prepare professional communications materials. Demonstrated understanding of GEDSI, safeguarding and locally led development principles and their application to public diplomacy and communications.

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

• Experience working on DFAT-funded programs or other international development initiatives.
• Knowledge of Australia's development cooperation priorities and Australia–Indonesia bilateral relations.
• Experience communicating climate change, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, climate finance or related development issues.
  
  
  

We strongly encourage applications from Indonesian professionals, including those who may not yet be at Lead level but demonstrate strong leadership potential and a commitment to long-term sector impact. This recruitment forms part of our broader effort to build a pipeline of future Indonesian leaders and support locally led development.

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

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Please submit

• Your CV
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
• Your response to each of the Selection Criteria (required to be considered for shortlisting)
  
  
  

In addressing the Selection Criteria, please provide relevant examples of how your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role (applicants may refer to DT Global’s guidance on addressing selection criteria for tips on preparing your response). Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered for further assessment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 November 2026, 17:00 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.

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