INOVASI 3 - Climate Change Education Researchers
We are searching for an experienced INOVASI 3 - Climate Change Education Researchers at our Indonesia facility.
Background
Indonesia’s Vision 2045 sets the goal for Indonesia to transition from a resource-based economy towards an advanced service, technology, and knowledge-based economy by the centenary of its independence (2045). The 2025-2045 National Long Term Development Plan emphasizes the urgency of Indonesia’s human resource development to fully realise 2045 goals.
Faced however with persistent low student performance that is emblematic of a learning crisis, significant improvement in student learning will be required to reach Indonesia’s 2045 goals. Government of Indonesia (GoI) has started an ambitious program of education reforms. Successive education ministers have set out to modernise the education system through reforming the national curriculum and teaching and assessment approaches, to produce citizens with strong foundational skills, open minds, and inclusive values.
Australia is a long-term supporter of the Indonesian basic education sector, with continuous investments supporting education quality improvements for the past two decades, including through the INOVASI program (Phase 1 2016-2020; Phase 2 2020-2023) that focused on supporting acquisition of literacy and numeracy foundational skills in early grades classrooms; exploring local problems and solutions; and generating evidence to inform government policy development and practices.
This third phase of INOVASI (2024-2027) builds upon the existing program’s approach and lessons learned and takes the focus on the development of foundational skills through to the end of the primary grades. Phase 3 will engage with priority issues of Australia’s development policy: gender equality, effective inclusion of children with a disability, responses to the climate change challenge in education. It will focus on the challenge of policy implementation and the gaps that exist between national policies and practices at district and school levels, and use the well attested-success of INOVASI’s local problem-based approach to continuously support policy development for effective fit between policy and implementation context.
INOVASI works to improve the quality of education in Indonesia by promoting inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. In the field of climate change education, several initiatives have been implemented, including the Adiwiyata green school program, Pendidikan Perubahan Iklim (PPI) or Climate Change Education (CCE) and the Ecotheology program of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA). While these initiatives provide valuable models of climate interventions, their implementation varies across schools and districts. To better understand what works and in which contexts, INOVASI will engage two researchers to design and conduct a qualitative study. This study will generate evidence and insights on the most effective approaches to supporting climate change education, with the aim of informing future policies, frameworks, and practices.
The Program is managed by Palladium on behalf of DFAT.
Purpose of the Position: The Climate Change Education Researchers will design and conduct a qualitative study examining approaches for building climate awareness and action in educational settings at the school and district level. Researchers will investigate and compare different strategies, and analyze which approaches are most effective and under what conditions. They will generate evidence-based insights to inform and strengthen practices in climate change education
Duties: Under the direction of the Climate Change Lead, in consultation with the Deputy Program for Development Priorities and the DVP manager, and in close collaboration with INOVASI’s national and provincial teams, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Is this position likely to come into contact with children? ☒ Yes ☐ No
Duration Of The Contract/Timeline
The duration of the contract maximum is 60 of billable workdays, with a possible of extension subject to satisfactory performance assessment.
Application closes on 14 Mei 2026 at 23:59 Jakarta Time.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Women are encouraged to apply
INOVASI has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation. All successful candidates will be required to adhere to our Child Protection Policy and will be subject to background checks as a condition of employment.
Background
Indonesia’s Vision 2045 sets the goal for Indonesia to transition from a resource-based economy towards an advanced service, technology, and knowledge-based economy by the centenary of its independence (2045). The 2025-2045 National Long Term Development Plan emphasizes the urgency of Indonesia’s human resource development to fully realise 2045 goals.
Faced however with persistent low student performance that is emblematic of a learning crisis, significant improvement in student learning will be required to reach Indonesia’s 2045 goals. Government of Indonesia (GoI) has started an ambitious program of education reforms. Successive education ministers have set out to modernise the education system through reforming the national curriculum and teaching and assessment approaches, to produce citizens with strong foundational skills, open minds, and inclusive values.
Australia is a long-term supporter of the Indonesian basic education sector, with continuous investments supporting education quality improvements for the past two decades, including through the INOVASI program (Phase 1 2016-2020; Phase 2 2020-2023) that focused on supporting acquisition of literacy and numeracy foundational skills in early grades classrooms; exploring local problems and solutions; and generating evidence to inform government policy development and practices.
This third phase of INOVASI (2024-2027) builds upon the existing program’s approach and lessons learned and takes the focus on the development of foundational skills through to the end of the primary grades. Phase 3 will engage with priority issues of Australia’s development policy: gender equality, effective inclusion of children with a disability, responses to the climate change challenge in education. It will focus on the challenge of policy implementation and the gaps that exist between national policies and practices at district and school levels, and use the well attested-success of INOVASI’s local problem-based approach to continuously support policy development for effective fit between policy and implementation context.
INOVASI works to improve the quality of education in Indonesia by promoting inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. In the field of climate change education, several initiatives have been implemented, including the Adiwiyata green school program, Pendidikan Perubahan Iklim (PPI) or Climate Change Education (CCE) and the Ecotheology program of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA). While these initiatives provide valuable models of climate interventions, their implementation varies across schools and districts. To better understand what works and in which contexts, INOVASI will engage two researchers to design and conduct a qualitative study. This study will generate evidence and insights on the most effective approaches to supporting climate change education, with the aim of informing future policies, frameworks, and practices.
The Program is managed by Palladium on behalf of DFAT.
Purpose of the Position: The Climate Change Education Researchers will design and conduct a qualitative study examining approaches for building climate awareness and action in educational settings at the school and district level. Researchers will investigate and compare different strategies, and analyze which approaches are most effective and under what conditions. They will generate evidence-based insights to inform and strengthen practices in climate change education
Duties: Under the direction of the Climate Change Lead, in consultation with the Deputy Program for Development Priorities and the DVP manager, and in close collaboration with INOVASI’s national and provincial teams, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
- Review program frameworks: Review existing climate change strategy as well as the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) framework and other relevant documents, to build a clear understanding of INOVASI’s approach.
- Review Indicators: Work with the MERL team on indicators, and coordinate with the education team to ensure alignment with existing MERL and other relevant frameworks and indicators, assessing the extent and quality of climate interventions at school and district levels
- Design and Develop Instrument: In consultation with CC and MERL teams to design qualitative research, i.e action research and develop instrument based on the research questions.
- Plan and coordinate fieldwork: Collaborate with provincial teams (considering their workplans) to organize school and district visits across selected districts, ensuring logistical arrangements and stakeholder engagement.
- Conduct classroom and school observations: Observe teaching and learning as well as school management practices using agreed indicators to evaluate how climate change aspects are applied in teaching/learning and school culture.
- Facilitate focus group discussions (FGDs) and interviews: Engage teachers, principals, and relevant national and sub-national stakeholders to explore experiences, challenges, and enabling factors in implementation.
- Collect and analyze data: Systematically compile, synthesize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to find out what works to improve climate awareness and action at school and district levels.
- Prepare analytical report: Produce a concise, evidence-based report outlining findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations to improve CCE initiatives.
- Present findings and recommendations: Share key insights on findings and lessons learned with INOVASI teams and stakeholders through presentations, discussions, and feedback sessions.
- Ensure ethical standards: Uphold confidentiality, obtain informed consent, and respect cultural and local norms during all data collection activities.
- Support knowledge sharing: Contribute to INOVASI’s knowledge management by documenting lessons learned and good practices for wider dissemination when appropriate.
- Perform additional tasks: Undertake other duties as reasonably required, aligned with the consultant’s expertise and the needs of the program.
- Inception note/work plan outlining methodology, tools and schedule.
- Research design and instruments
- Field notes and observation records from school and district visits.
- Draft report and power point presentations summarizing findings and preliminary recommendations.
- Brief final analytical report with conclusions and actionable recommendations.
- Presentation of findings to INOVASI and other teams.
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Education Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
- Professional Experience At least 5 years of experience in education, development, or climate change integration. Demonstrated familiarity with climate change concepts and practices with a GEDSI lens. Proven track record in conducting field research, classroom and school observations, and data analysis.
- Technical Skills Strong knowledge of climate-responsive pedagogy. Ability to design and develop research instruments. Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, focus group discussions, and participatory approaches.
- Communication Skills Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities. Skilled in facilitating discussions with teachers, principals, and education stakeholders.
- Personal Attributes High cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with diverse communities. Strong analytical and problem-solving capacity. Flexibility and readiness to travel to districts for fieldwork.
Is this position likely to come into contact with children? ☒ Yes ☐ No
Duration Of The Contract/Timeline
The duration of the contract maximum is 60 of billable workdays, with a possible of extension subject to satisfactory performance assessment.
Application closes on 14 Mei 2026 at 23:59 Jakarta Time.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Women are encouraged to apply
INOVASI has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation. All successful candidates will be required to adhere to our Child Protection Policy and will be subject to background checks as a condition of employment.