Main Purpose of Job:
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to support the UK’s strategic development initiative aimed at strengthening the digital and tech ecosystem in Indonesia. The UK-Indonesia Tech Hub is part of the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP), focused on building a thriving digital ecosystem that drive growth and development. The Hubs support the growth of digital inclusion, creating local skilled jobs and generating opportunities for UK-Indonesia tech collaboration.
The DAP UK-Indonesia Tech Hub has 4 key strategic focus areas:
The Programme Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth delivery of tech Hub’s activities and high-impact projects across Indonesia. Working closely with the Tech Hub Lead, this role will coordinate the day-today operations and liaise with partners to ensure effective execution. The role will also serve as the tech Hub’s Lead’s deputy, ensuring continuity during periods of absence, duty travel, while also contributing to long-term strategic objectives and partner engagement.
What the Jobholder will be Expected to Achieve:
The successful candidate will be part of a small team of country-based staff, based within the British Embassy Jakarta, with some travel across the country which will be required to maximise the success and outputs of the hub across Indonesia. The post holder will also be required to work closely with the International Tech Hub network team; other government departments, including FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), DBT (Department for Business and Trade), and DSIT (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. He/she will be expected to get up–to-speed quickly on Embassy programme development and procurement processes to ensure budgets are properly managed and represent good value for money.
Resources Managed (staff and expenditure):
None directly, but the postholder will be expected to manage project budgets and work closely with implementing partners.
This role will suit individuals with experience of the UK/Indonesia tech and start up scenes. The applicant would ideally bring a network of business contacts in Indonesia, using this to expand the Hub’s network.
This role is advertised as a 12-month fixed term contract with possibility of renewal.
The British Embassy Jakarta offers a competitive remuneration package including:
Working Patterns:
Normal working hours are 39.5 (gross) per week: 07:30hrs to 16:00hrs from Monday to Thursday and 07:30hrs to 13:00hrs. At present, all staff working in the FCDO, Jakarta are expected to attend the office for four days per week, subject to change. Subject to operational demands and line manager approval, the team operates a ‘core hours’ policy of 09:00 to 15:00 with individual flexibility around that and one day of work from home per week on request.
The Embassy is committed to ensuring employees enjoy a good work-life balance. It is a stimulating place to work where we value diversity and inclusion and care about the development of our people.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Indonesia with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Jakarta is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange for his/her own Police Certificate. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Hiring managers should be available to discuss proposed working patterns with potential candidates, and respond positively where possible, in line with the flexible working policy.
The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Learning and Development Opportunities:
We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. You will be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in corporate activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build up programme knowledge and expertise and gain exposure to working across government. You will have access to Project & Programme Management L&D as well as wider job-relevant L&D and support for your own personal development.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
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The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
