Research Analyst; Public Finance Management

Long-term personnel Closes 17 November 2026, 23:45 (Jakarta time)

The Research Analyst provides full-time analytical support to the PFM Team and, to some extent, the Fiscal portfolio team. The role focuses on PFM analytics, process and system, along with the corresponding regulatory and institutional framework. The Research Analyst delivers rigorous and relevant PFM analysis to support engagement with Government of Indonesia counterparts and Prospera's broader PFM work. This role contributes to Prospera's EOPO 1 by supporting improvements in budgeting, state assets, revenue, debt management, and broader fiscal management practices that align with Prospera's objectives.

Day-to-day, the Research Analyst combines technical expertise with a proactive approach, reporting to the Senior Adviser (Budget) - Acting PFM Lead and working alongside other team members. The position requires an analyst who can work with complex budget data and budgeting frameworks, analyse emerging PFM challenges, and support efforts to strengthen the link between PFM systems and effective spending frameworks.

The analyst will also support…

Research Analyst (Public Finance Management)

Public Financial Management (PFM)

B1

12 months, with possibility of extensions

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.

The Research Analyst provides full-time analytical support to the PFM Team and, to some extent, the Fiscal portfolio team. The role focuses on PFM analytics, process and system, along with the corresponding regulatory and institutional framework. The Research Analyst delivers rigorous and relevant PFM analysis to support engagement with Government of Indonesia counterparts and Prospera's broader PFM work. This role contributes to Prospera's EOPO 1 by supporting improvements in budgeting, state assets, revenue, debt management, and broader fiscal management practices that align with Prospera's objectives.

Day-to-day, the Research Analyst combines technical expertise with a proactive approach, reporting to the Senior Adviser (Budget) - Acting PFM Lead and working alongside other team members. The position requires an analyst who can work with complex budget data and budgeting frameworks, analyse emerging PFM challenges, and support efforts to strengthen the link between PFM systems and effective spending frameworks.

The analyst will also support PFM assessments and translate findings into practical recommendations, presentations, and implementation roadmaps to support…