Main Purpose of Job:
The Just Rural Transition Support Programme was approved in March 2024 to work with Governments and other key partners to support design and implementation of agriculture public policies and support (including agriculture subsidy reforms) that scale sustainable approaches to benefit livelihoods, climate adaptation, mitigation, and nature.
The purpose of this Temporary Deployment is to play a central role in establishing the Just Rural Transition Support Programme in Indonesia and regionally. The post holder will lead engagement, coordination and support technical policy advice on sustainable agriculture transition and policy reform, working with FCDO leads in Indonesia, scope opportunities for the programme in the Philippines and elsewhere in the Asia region, and mobilise support to partner government/s and multi-stakeholder groups.
Building on our existing platforms, growing momentum through UNFCCC COP campaigns and new partnerships on food systems transformation, you will help mobilise support to country action and delivery of policy and public expenditure reforms to support transition to environmentally sustainable agriculture. You will work with key programme and delivery partners through the JRTSP, including the World Bank, JRTSP delivery partners, FCDO Posts, and other key regional/national partners, to shape regional and national approaches, supporting design and mobilisation of JRTSP programme interventions and building synergies between international partners.
You will build key relationships with partner Governments, national and regional civil society, farmer and industry groups, JRTSP partners and with FCDO Posts. You will play a central role in building strategic relationships and coordinating approaches on public policies and support with FCDO posts, World Bank and other international agencies (e.g. the FAO, IFAD, MDBs) at national and regional levels.
What the Jobholder will be Expected to Achieve:
Language Requirement: Fluent English and Bahasa Indonesia
This role is advertised as a fixed term contract until 1 March 2026.
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. The team operates a ‘core hours’ policy of 09:00hrs to 15:00hrs with individual flexibility around that.
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 the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
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.
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.
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.
Learning and Development Opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The job provides an excellent opportunity to acquire and/or deepen skills in programme management/coordination, in technical advice, and in policy influencing.
You will have access to learning and development opportunities through the FCDO’s International Academy, as well as in the role.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
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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.
