Bappenas Liaison Manager

DT Global•Ottawa, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bappenas Liaison Manager will manage strategic engagement with Bappenas to strengthen the partnership and ensure effective coordination of KITA SEHAT governance mechanisms and activities. The Manager serves as the central point of contact between KITA SEHAT and Bappenas, developing and maintaining positive relationships, aligning strategies, facilitating communication and coordination, and supporting the implementation and reporting of Bappenas-related activities. The Manager will work closely with counterparts in Bappenas, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and other institutions and development partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, economics, international development, political science, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in project management, government liaison, international development programs, and policy coordination.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrated knowledge of MEL principles, tools, and approaches, including experience supporting data collection, progress tracking, performance reporting, and facilitating reflection or learning processes.
Proven experience working with or supporting government institutions (preferably Bappenas or sectoral ministries) and liaising with UN agencies, donor-funded programs, including an understanding of government planning and reporting processes (BAST, VAT refund/exemption processes).
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise data and technical inputs into clear reports, summaries, and presentation for use in decision-making and program governance forums.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and proficiency in English (spoken and written), including the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, facilitate discussions/meetings, and manage information flow across teams.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DFAT-funded programs, and in area of public health.
Understanding of Indonesian public sector reforms and government systems.
Promoting Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and climate change is a key focus of KITA SEHAT. Applicants with knowledge or experience in issues will be highly regarded by the selection panel.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with Bappenas counterparts.
Serve as the central point of contact between KITA SEHAT and Bappenas.
Support the Team Leader and Senior Management Team in managing the Bappenas relationship and escalating risks and issues as needed and in a timely way.
Support the alignment of KITA SEHAT activities with national government reform priorities, particularly related to the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN 2025-2029) on primary health care, stunting prevention, health security, and One Health.
Support the Team Leader in organising the Program Steering Committee (PSC), including scheduling, invitations, agenda preparation, logistics, note-taking, and follow-up on decisions.
Support the coordination and organisation of other governance mechanisms, including the Program Technical Committee (PTC) and Provincial Program Committee (PPCs) meetings, and related events and workshops.
Coordinate inputs and compile documents for these governance forums and the active involvement of Bappenas.
Support oversight of the Pedum (Pedoman Umum) and support its operationalisation across KITA SEHAT, including escalating any risks or issues.
Coordinate the operationalisation of KITA SEHAT frameworks, strategies, and key priorities in line with the Pedum.
Coordinate program management for Bappenas-initiated activities.
Prepare regular updates and activity and performance reports, and support the implementation and reporting of activities within KITA SEHAT.
Manage the process of Berita Acara Serah Terima (BAST) and Value-Added Tax (VAT) for KITA SEHAT activities, in consultation with the KITA SEHAT Finance Manager.
Track and analyse the status of activity implementation across KITA SEHAT, UNFPA, UNICEF, and WHO under Bappenas, including monitoring key deliverables (as detailed in KITA SEHAT workplans) such as research reports, trainings, workshops, conference reports, policy briefs, technical and operational guidelines, and strategy documents. This includes identifying potential risks that may delay activities.
Manage events and meetings, including logistics and administrative arrangements.
Coordinate administrative arrangements supporting Bappenas engagement.
Manage and facilitate the Long Terms Adviser (LTA) permits process on a day-to-day basis in close coordination with the DT Global Corporate team, ensuring all necessary documentation and external liaison with Bappenas are handled efficiently to maintain legal compliance for program personnel.

Benefits

KITA SEHAT encourages women and people with disability to apply.
KITA SEHAT will provide reasonable accommodation, modification, or adjustment to the work environment for any selected applicant with a disability to support them performing their job.
Amendments to the position’s terms of reference may be made during the period of the engagement as required.
DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.
DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.
Our organization is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs.
Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment.
We are committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, child protection and bribery prevention.
We want to engage with the right people to deliver our programs.
As part of our approach, you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks.
All our staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.
DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs.
We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention.
DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply.