Job Brief
Location: Remote
Program Background
The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia's large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program's core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders, at national and subnational levels, to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover, SKALA will build on, and take to scale, the successes and learning from Australia's previous 19 years of support to Indonesia's decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars:
Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery.- Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery.
- Pillar 3: Greater participation, representation and influence for women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
SKALA is implemented at the national level with an office in Jakarta and at the subnational level with offices in Aceh, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, Gorontalo, Kalimantan Utara, Tanah Papua. In addition to the 3 pillars, SKALA works across 4 general themes of Public Financial Management, Minimum Service Standards, Data and Analysis and GEDSI.
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.
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The Role
The Senior Legal Specialist will be responsible to provide technical input on legal drafting to MoF, BAPPENAS and Papua Region Government efforts in creating stronger enabling environment for subnational service delivery; improving service delivery at sub-national level and; ensuring greater participation, representation and influence of women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
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About You
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist local government in legal drafting and provide technical input related to legal aspects to national and local government in formulation of Special Autonomy policies in the region.
- Assist local government in legal drafting and provide technical input on legal aspects to local government in institutionalizing and strengthening of local information systems as well as regional data forum.
- Assist local government in legal drafting and provide technical input on legal aspects to local government in preparing GEDSI policies and action plan.
- Assist local government in legal drafting and province technical inputs on collaboration between local government and universities and/or CSOs in replication of village information system.
Other Duties
- Comply with DFAT, DT Global and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anticorruption, child protection, PSEAH and the environment.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to various operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA.
Job Requirements
- Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
- Work may require long, and flexible hours as needed. (Travel is based on need).
Deliverables
- Monthly report
- Documented input to above mentioned focuses: draft of local regulations, policy briefs.
Relationship Management
This position will report to Province Lead Papua Region and work closely and effectively with SKALA team both in Papua and Jakarta. This position will also engage with Papua development stakeholder at national and regional level.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Minimum master’s degree in legal studies with minimum 15 years experiences in formulation of government regulations, especially in Papua and Papua Barat.
- Strong knowledge on recent national and local policies which related to special autonomy issues.
- Strong analytical skills, focusing on basic services on special autonomy region context.
- Demonstrate ability to conduct capacity development and knowledge sharing for GOI and local Governments as well as SKALA program staff.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to maintain work relations with key stakeholders in the government.
- Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues
Preferred
Based in Papua Region
Why join SKALA?
By joining the SKALA, 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
Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Thursday, 11th September 2025. Max 5 PM Jakarta Time
Encouraging applications from people with disabilities
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities (PWDs). We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support the success and well-being of employees with disabilities. Candidates requiring any adjustments to participate equitably, may contact SKALA People & Culture unit at recruitment@skala.or.id and we will work with the candidate to find the right solution. This information is strictly confidential; used solely to strengthen our inclusive hiring efforts and ensure we provide any support needed. Your disclosure will not impact on recruitment decisions.
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.