Job Description

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The UK-Indonesia Tech Hub is part of the International Tech Hub Network, which is delivered by DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport), under the UK Government's Digital Access Programme led by the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office). The programme promotes digital inclusion and inclusive growth in partner countries. Other Hubs are located in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Brazil. The Hub teams work with entrepreneurs, SMEs and start-ups across their respective technology ecosystems to find innovative solutions to local development challenges, thereby driving sustainable economic growth to serve women, marginalised youth and disabled people in particular. The Hubs forge innovation partnerships between the UK and international tech sectors, stimulate local digital economies, and build high-end digital skills to drive sustainable jobs and growth. Through the Hubs' activities, entrepreneurs and founders acquire the skills, resources and support needed to turbocharge their entrepreneurial journey.

Roles and responsibilities:

The role of the Deputy Director:

• Supporting the Director of the Hub in their development of a strategy to build on the Hub’s successes and pilot projects in the Indonesian landscape;
• Supporting the Director to initiate and pursue new strategic opportunities for the Hub, cultivating new leads, understanding business and innovation needs across all sectors and convincingly presenting the opportunities for collaboration via the Hub;
• Providing leadership on the management of the Hub’s ongoing projects, as well as the development of new ones. This will include budget development and management;
• Developing and managing the UK – Indonesia Tech Hub communications strategy, and a suite of externally-facing marketing and communications materials and platforms, aligned with the FCOD and DCMS communications teams;
• Working in collaboration with DCMS and other government departments, taking responsibility for delivering delegations (both inward and outward) and events that support the development of the local tech ecosystem;
• Developing and managing relationships with local tech firms, start-ups and wider tech sector stakeholders, using these to support the development of new partnerships and programmes;
• Collaborating with the other Hubs in the global network to develop the network offering;
• Leading on selected operational management responsibilities, including potentially: project oversight, budget management, impact assessment (monitoring and evaluation), HR supervision, or as further defined according to need in order to support the work of the Hub’s Director and new strategic directions for the Hub;
• Deputising for the Director in various leadership roles within the team, including representing the Hub and the British Embassy externally in some circumstances (media, speaking opportunities, event representation).
• Acting as a gender champion in your leadership role. Ensure Gender Equality Act (2014) compliance and support implementation of gender policy and guidance so that, at the least, no harm is done and gender inequality is not worsened. Actively support PF ambitions on women’s economic opportunities, inclusive growth and poverty reduction through your team.

The successful candidate will be part of a small team of locally-engaged staff, based within the British Embassy Jakarta, with some travel across the country which will be required to maximise the success and outputs of the hub across Indonesia. There will also be some overseas travel, including to the UK. The post holder will also be required to work closely with the DCMS Tech Hub network team; other government departments, including FCDO, DIT and DTN, as well as the other Tech Hubs in the network. The post holder will have line management responsibility for the UK-Indonesia Tech Hub Operations Manager. He/she will be expected to get up–to-speed quickly on Embassy programme development, procurement processes to ensure budgets are properly managed and represent good value for money.

Resources Managed:

• Line manager to UK-ID Tech Hub Operations Manager
• Tech Hub’s programming and operational budget as allocated by Central team

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

This role will suit individuals with experience of the UK/Indonesia tech and start up scenes. The applicant would ideally bring a network of business contacts in Indonesia, using this to expand the Hub’s network.

• Experience in, and knowledge of, the tech sector and start-up scene within Indonesia
• Well networked within the tech sector (private sector firms and/or start-ups); Knowledge of, and experience with, the Indonesian business landscape
• Track record of leading successful delivery in either industry or government
• Ability to engage credibly with senior government and senior industry stakeholders
• Proven track record of developing and running programs and partnerships from the ground up
• Proven project management and budget management skills
• Willingness to travel frequently within Indonesia, and to occasionally travel to the UK and other locations
• Strong organisational skills
• Highly motivated, passionate about innovation and technology
• Open and clear communicator, excellent networking skills including across international environment.
• Fluent in English speaking and writing is compulsory, with ability to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia as well.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• International Development experience
• Knowledge of Indonesian Government structure both centrally and regionally

Required behaviours Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year 3 July 2022 Grade Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 39.5 Region Asia Pacific Country/Territory Indonesia Location (City) Jakarta Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency IDR Salary 37,961,311 Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year 8 August 2022 Other benefits and conditions of employment

The British Embassy/Consulate 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

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange for his/her own Police Certificate.

Learning and development opportunities:

• Foundation Learning (FCO Modules from City & Guilds)
• Project Management L&D Course

We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. You will be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in corporate activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build up programme knowledge and expertise and gain exposure to working across government. You will have access to Project & Programme Management L&D as well as wider job-relevant L&D and support for your own personal development.

Working patterns:

• Job share: No
• Working from home (1-2 days a week): By agreement with line manager
• Working from home (3-4 days a week): By agreement with line manager
• Fully remote working (with jobholder based in the UK): No
• Fully remote working (with jobholder based overseas): No
• Compressed hours / Flexi-time: Yes
• Reduced hours/days: No
• Term time only: No

Additional information

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

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