View Vacancy - JKT - Deputy Head of Second Cities, HEO

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Regional Cities Engagement

Main Purpose of Job:

The Second Cities team drives the Embassy’s outreach efforts in Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java and Bali, with occasional outreach into other areas of importance. The outreach network enables the Embassy to engage more broadly and deeply with key subnational players in Indonesia, to deliver on UK Government foreign policy priorities such as kickstarting UK growth, promoting Britain as a clean energy superpower, and supporting sustainable and inclusive growth in markets of the future, like Indonesia.

The jobholder will directly manage 3 of the outreach officers, helping them to refresh and deliver on their regional strategies. During the Head of Second Cities’ absence, the Deputy will provide leadership and management cover.  The Deputy will also provide expert advice on province and city developments – for example for identifying pipeline opportunities for UK export wins (particularly in areas of infrastructure, education and renewable energy) in addition to working across Embassy teams to help deliver on overarching objectives. The Deputy will also have a good working knowledge of UK business, education, cities and regions. They will also be responsible for designing the team’s monitoring and evaluation processes – such as capturing key data and feeding this into strategy development and sharing it with key stakeholders.

What the Jobholder will be Expected to Achieve:

Strategy Development & Delivery (20%): To work with direct report outreach managers, and our key partners, to create strong sub-national engagement strategies that deliver on cross-embassy objectives such as: identifying UK growth opportunities, supporting delivery of FCDO Programmes driving sustainable and inclusive growth in Indonesia, and strengthening the relationship between the UK and Indonesia, including our people. To support the Head of Second Cities in the delivery of the team’s overall strategy and priorities, including overseeing the governance processes (such as six-monthly board meetings), and monitoring and evaluation systems (see Impact Analysis & Evaluation below).

Regional Expertise (20%): To provide expert advice on the latest priorities and opportunities to advance the UK-Indonesia relationship at the sub-national level, in line with UK foreign policy objectives. Through expert discussions with stakeholders, keep increasing collaboration between the UK and our regional Indonesian stakeholders. To identify and bid for funding opportunities to support these objectives, as well as to provide oversight and guidance to ODA or non-ODA projects led by the Second Cities team.

Impact Analysis & Evaluation (10%): To develop a baseline analysis and then monitor the impact of our outreach work against this, producing a quarterly report/infographic that can be used to inform stakeholders and guide our longer-term strategic decision making.

Relationship development and management (20%): Internally, to take personal ownership of the team’s relationship with a number of teams across the embassy to ensure we have a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the embassy’s wider work.  To draw linkages across these different activities so that we can provide high quality support and strategic guidance to all our key partners and maximise our impact in all the regions. Externally, oversee outreach officers’ relationship management at the regional level (e.g. provincial and city) with government and non-government stakeholders in Indonesia, and conduct regular regional travel to support building and maintaining of these relationships. To own relationships with UK local government partners as relevant to communicate strategically and clearly to progress their partnerships with Indonesian cities.

Deputising (10%): To provide cover for the head of team during periods of absence, including representing the team at any relevant internal and external meetings as necessary.

Line Management (10%): To line manage 3 outreach managers, ensuring that all FCDO policies and local law is strictly adhered to, and to foster a culture of learning and development and career progression within the whole team. To provide strategic guidance to outreach managers in the delivery of impactful senior visits (e.g. Ambassador, Deputy Ambassador, UK Ministers, senior Indonesian officials visiting UK, etc.). To review information materials such as briefings, reports and official letters.

Corporate (5%): To support the wider corporate work of the embassy, including by taking on a specific role, e.g. secretary of the Honours Committee. To take an interest in own personal development and undertake appropriate learning as required. To provide effective oversight of the section’s budget to ensure it is monitored and managed appropriately.

Crisis Support (5%): To work with colleagues at the Embassy in advance of and during our response to a crisis, e.g. natural disaster.

The successful candidate would be offered a fixed term contract for 12 months initially, with the possibility of renewal for future years.

Resources Managed (staff and expenditure): 

Currently 3 x EO regional outreach officers 

  • Proven manager of teams and individuals
  • Stakeholder management and business development experience, ideally with local government
  • Programme/project management experience

Language Requirements:

  • English (required) and Bahasa Indonesia (preferable but not essential)
  • Level of language required:  Fluent in written and spoken English (native speaker preferable)
  • Understanding of UK expertise in business and education
  • Understanding of Indonesian local government
  • Understanding of Indonesia’s economic development
  • Understanding of UK strengths in education, infrastructure, smart cities
Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
14 May 2025
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
39.5
12 months
Asia Pacific
Indonesia
Jakarta
British Embassy
1
IDR
IDR 26,111,899 per month
monthly
7 July 2025

The British Embassy Jakarta offers a competitive remuneration package including:

  • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year
  • Medical benefit (medical insurance)
  • Access to extensive learning and development opportunities

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. There will be the requirement to travel occasionally to our outreach locations. Opportunities to accompany visiting delegations to the UK are also possible. Appointment is based on completing the necessary security clearances.

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.

Learning and Development Opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • 70% of learning will be on the job delivering what is required.
  • 20% will be learning from colleagues currently doing the job, e.g. induction at the British Embassy in Jakarta, job shadowing an outreach manager etc.
  • 10% will be undertaking formal training, either through the Embassy’s Learning & Development Committee or through the FCDO’s International Academy e-learning programmes (e.g. understanding the UK module).

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

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