Head of Partnerships Management

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Head of Partnerships Management
Sector: Partnerships, Senior Leadership
Position Type: Full-time
Duration/Level of Effort: January 1st, 2025, to December 31st, 2025, with possibility of multi-year extension
Position Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
 
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The DFAT-funded Knowledge Partnership Program (KONEKSI) is Australia’s flagship program in the Indonesia knowledge and innovation sector. KONEKSI’s goal is to achieve an enduring relationship between Indonesia and Australia that advances mutual interest and supports Indonesia’s inclusive and sustainable development. The purpose of the programme is to increase the use of knowledge-based solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies. KONEKSI has the following two End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs):

• Australian and Indonesian organisations have increased collaboration and mutual understanding through knowledge partnerships; and
• Innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies are generated by knowledge partnerships.

 
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Head of Partnerships Management will lead the partnerships management for the KONEKSI program. They will lead the partnerships team in implementing collaborative research grants and technical assistance to knowledge partnerships. In addition, the Head of Partnerships Management is responsible for implementing new initiatives related to KONEKSI’s partnership work including communities of practice and research and partnership platform.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and direction for KONEKSI partnerships management particularly focusing on implementation and management of collaborative research grants.
• In cooperation with the Head of GEDSI and Strategic Partnerships promote KONEKSI knowledge partnerships, and impact of collaborative research for inclusive development
• In cooperation with Head of GEDSI and Strategic Partnerships implement new partnerships initiatives including communities of practice and research and partnership platform
• Provide overall direction and oversight for implementation of partner site visits, support DFAT high-level visits and monitoring visits, partner related events including planning, preparation, and follow up as well as involvement of key stakeholders
• Contribute to planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and adaptation of partnership approach and portfolio to increase responsiveness to stakeholder needs and increase potential for impact
• Supervise and manage the partnership team, ensure all team members have the opportunity to contribute to and provide feedback on the work of the partnership team
• Support the preparation of workplans and progress reports, as well as any other ad hoc reports requested and ensure deliverables are submitted on time and meet DFAT and Cowater’s reporting standards.
• Be responsive to DFAT’s requests and delegate them to relevant team members, as needed ensuring the Team Leader and DFAT have relevant, timely, evidence-based and quality inputs for reports, briefs, and plans. Ensure program implementation applies DFAT safeguards (particularly in relation to child protection and the environment), and due diligence.

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:

• Advanced degree in relevant discipline

Qualification:

• Extensive understanding of Australian and Indonesian research organisations and needs
• Ability to supervise and provide oversight of complex systems and processes to support a large volume of partnerships and ensure quality at scale
• Understanding of Australian and Indonesian research standards, grants guidelines, and compliance with Australian and Indonesian regulations
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders including academia, government, and civil society to convert concepts into high quality implementation
• Ability to implement new initiatives in collaboration with a range of experts, including projects that require joint funding arrangements with more than one government entity
• Deep understanding of collaborative research partnerships
• Ability and experience working in a cross-cultural environment
• Strong leadership capabilities including interpersonal and communication skills and sophisticated emotional intelligence
• Commitment to working as a team and team goals
• Ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships with empathy, insight, and humility, including with stakeholders in Indonesia and Australia
• Ability to work strategically and effectively in a high pace environment
• 10-15 years’ experience working in senior level positions in complex work environments
• Experience in translating intersectional GEDSI approaches to knowledge partnerships

 
Language Proficiency:

• Proficient in both English and Bahasa Indonesia

APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by 10 January 2025. Please submit your application by uploading your CV and Cover Letter through the Apply button below.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
 
 
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