PROSPERA PHASE 2 JOB VACANCIES 2027
Senior Adviser – Macroeconomics
Short-Term Adviser (International)
KEY INFORMATION
- Job Title: Senior Adviser – Macroeconomics
- Position Type: Short-Term Adviser (International)
- Duration/Level of Effort: 12 months (December 2026 – November 2027)
- Position Location: Remote (Indonesia), Remote (International), Jakarta — Prospera Office
- Link: Senior Adviser – Macroeconomics — Prospera Recruitment
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Prospera Phase 2 is Australia’s flagship economic development partnership with Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient economic growth. Building on nearly three decades of cooperation, the program delivers high-quality, demand-driven policy advice, institutional strengthening and Australian Public Service (APS) partnerships aligned with Indonesia’s national priorities and Australia’s economic diplomacy objectives.
The program is structured around two mutually reinforcing End-of-Program Outcomes:
- strengthened macroeconomic, financial and public financial management systems that support sustainable, climate-resilient and inclusive growth; and
- expanded markets, jobs, trade and investment through improved economic policy and reform implementation.
Across both outcomes, Prospera Phase 2 emphasises politically informed and evidence-based reform, sustained institutional capability, and locally led solutions rather than short-term technical fixes. Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), sustainability, climate and energy transition considerations, and localisation are embedded across all areas of engagement.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Senior Adviser – Macroeconomics Policy advises senior leadership and shapes the technical direction for macroeconomic policy portfolio area within the Prospera Phase 2 program, including are related to macroeconomic and financial sector stability, growth strategy, and macro-fiscal policy. This role provides governance-grade recommendations and leads consultations across multiple agencies to align stakeholders around a practical way forward. The Senior Adviser operates in a high political and technical complexity environment, managing sensitivities and risks to ensure the program’s objectives are met.
Day-to-day, the Senior Adviser combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership presence to drive the program’s macroeconomic stability agenda. Reporting directly to the Lead Macro, this role works alongside a diverse team of experts, bringing fresh thinking and innovative solutions to complex challenges. The Senior Adviser fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging growth and energy within the team to achieve the program’s goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership and Direction
- Advising Senior Leadership
- Provide governance-grade macroeconomic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Shape the technical direction for macroeconomic policy area within the program.
- Consultation and Stakeholder Alignment
- Lead consultations across multiple agencies to align stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions to achieve a practical way forward for the program.
Analytical and Research Activities
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Research
- Conduct macroeconomic policy analysis and macroeconomic diagnostic.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of macroeconomic data.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations on economic stability issues.
Program and Policy Development
- Policy Formulation
- Develop and propose macroeconomic policies aligned with program goals.
- Ensure policies are robust, feasible, and sensitive to political contexts.
- Program Integration
- Integrate macroeconomic stability objectives into broader program strategies.
- Collaborate with other program components to ensure cohesive implementation.
Compliance and Quality Standards
- Ensure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera’s SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Essential
- Master’s Degree (S2) in relevant field(s), e.g., economics, finance, development studies, international political economy.
- Proven leadership in macroeconomic policy: Demonstrated experience leading macroeconomic policy development and implementation in a complex environment.
- High-level economic analysis: Extensive experience conducting in-depth economic analysis and providing strategic recommendations.
- Stakeholder engagement: Strong track record of engaging with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and international partners.
- Political and technical acumen: Ability to navigate high political and technical complexity, managing sensitivities and risks effectively.
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in macroeconomic research, macroeconomic policy, or macroeconomic development programmes.
Desirable
- Master’s Degree (S2) in relevant field(s), e.g., economics, finance, development studies, international political economy.
- Proven leadership in macroeconomic policy: Demonstrated experience leading macroeconomic policy development and implementation in a complex environment.
- High-level economic analysis: Extensive experience conducting in-depth economic analysis and providing strategic recommendations.
- Stakeholder engagement: Strong track record of engaging with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and international partners.
- Political and technical acumen: Ability to navigate high political and technical complexity, managing sensitivities and risks effectively.
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in macroeconomic research, macroeconomic policy, or macroeconomic development programmes.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by 18 November 2026.
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.