Public Diplomacy Lead
Job Brief
KINETIK is seeking qualified Indonesian professionals for Public Diplomacy Lead to support program delivery and implementation in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Public Diplomacy 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 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 role works closely with DFAT public diplomacy teams and coordinates across program pillars to ensure events and public diplomacy activities support sector engagement and partnership visibility.
The Public Diplomacy Lead provides technical leadership for events planning, execution, and evaluation, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets DFAT standards and program objectives.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:
https://tinyurl.com/pdiplead
About You
Applicants must submit a document, separate to their CV and cover letter, addressing each of the selection criteria below, providing relevant examples of how their 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 their response)
Essential Experience And Knowledge
Provide program selling points, as an example:
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
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 Indonesian professionals for Public Diplomacy Lead to support program delivery and implementation in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Public Diplomacy 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 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 role works closely with DFAT public diplomacy teams and coordinates across program pillars to ensure events and public diplomacy activities support sector engagement and partnership visibility.
The Public Diplomacy Lead provides technical leadership for events planning, execution, and evaluation, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets DFAT standards and program objectives.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:
https://tinyurl.com/pdiplead
About You
Applicants must submit a document, separate to their CV and cover letter, addressing each of the selection criteria below, providing relevant examples of how their 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 their response)
Essential Experience And Knowledge
- Degree in communications, events management, international relations, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in public diplomacy, events management, or related fields, including at senior level.
- Strong track record of planning and delivering high-profile events in development or government contexts.
- Experience working with government and diplomatic stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Experience with DFAT-funded programs or similar donor-funded initiatives.
- Experience with climate, infrastructure, or sustainable development communications.
- Experience managing events in Indonesia.
Provide program selling points, as an example:
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
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.