Research Consultant for Assessment of Satu Data Daerah in Tanah Papua

Overview

Research Consultant for Assessment of Satu Data Daerah in Tanah Papua

Location : Remote

Posting date : 18 Sep 2025 | Closing date : 25 Sep 2025

Organization : DT Global Asia Pacific

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 Research Consultant will lead the entire research process, from the development of the research design to the final presentation of findings. Working with the Research Assistant, the Consultant will ensure that research objectives are effectively achieved. The Consultant will report to the SKALA Research Team and coordinate and collaborate with other relevant teams, including MOHA PUSDATIN Team, the SKALA DNA Team and the SKALA Papua Team.

Access the full Terms of Reference for this position :

About You

Specific Responsibilities

Research Management (5 Months)

Finalize the research design

Process research ethics approval and permits

Refine and finalize research instruments

Data Collection And Analysis

Conduct data collection at national and subnational levels

Perform data analysis and synthesize findings

Organize and facilitate data analysis workshops

Reporting And Outputs

Prepare research report and analytical outputs as stipulated in the TOR

Support dissemination events to share findings

Coordination And Communication

Maintain active communication with the SKALA Research Team and SKALA Papua Team

Provide regular progress updates

Ensure the research process remains well-coordinated and aligned with TOR objectives

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

Finalized Research Design & Instruments (in Bahasa Indonesia)

Research Preliminary Report (in Bahasa Indonesia)

Research Final Report (in Bahasa Indonesia)

Research Presentation (and Workshop if needed)

Relationship Management

This position will report to SKALA Research Team and will work closely with the related team in SKALA

Selection Criteria

Essential

Postgraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Technology and Innovation Economics, Data and Information, or other relevant degree

15+ years of experience in leading and managing research teams

Expertise and proven research in Open Government Data, Data Governance, Data Integration, Planning and Budgeting, and Regional Development Study

Understanding and Experience in conducting research in the Tanah Papua context is an advantage

How To Apply

Click the link to apply : Position Description

Please submit :

Your CV

A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Thursday, 25 September 2025, Max 5 PM Jakarta Time

Equity and Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If adjustments are needed, please contact SKALA People & Culture at This information is confidential and will not affect recruitment decisions.

Job Details

Country : Indonesia

City : Papua

Type : Job

Career category : Information Management

Years of experience : 10+ years

Themes : Gender, Mine Action

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