Job Description
As an Assistant Manager in Government Advisory Services, you will be part of teams delivering transformative projects to support government clients in achieving their strategic priorities. You will be a key team member working on social assistance delivery, digital governance, social protection, or public finance management to design and implement innovative solutions. This role involves supporting ongoing initiatives, ideating new interventions, process reengineering, digitization, and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, as well as identifying and working on new opportunities for business growth.
Responsibilities:
1. Client Delivery and Project Execution
• Actively contribute in consulting assignments focused on government programs and public sector reform, particularly in areas such as poverty eradication initiatives, social protection program design and delivery systems, public finance management, digital governance and/or public sector transformation.
• Provide strategic and technical support for designing, implementing, and monitoring large-scale government programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and national priorities.
• Conduct research and diagnostic assessments, stakeholder consultations, and multi-stakeholder workshops to inform program strategies and policies.
• Work closely with government ministries, agencies, and policy bodies to provide evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations.
• Provide policy, strategy, and technical inputs for the design, digitization, and implementation of social sector schemes and public service reforms.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery and adherence to timelines.
2. Knowledge Development and Thought Leadership
• Develop thought leadership content, including policy briefs, research papers, and blogs, on key topics such as social protection, poverty reduction, and governance reforms.
• Stay abreast of trends in government programs, public policy, and digital transformation to inform MSC's advisory services.
3. Business development
• Assist in developing comprehensive concept notes/proposals, including conceptualizing, drafting, and refining proposals for potential projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management and leadership in planning and executing business development activities, providing critical insights, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
4. Collaboration with MSC Global Teams
• Coordinate with MSC's global practice leads and regional teams to develop strategies and approaches for government advisory services.
• Collaborate closely with MSC's cross-functional teams during project execution to leverage internal expertise and ensure seamless delivery.
• Contribute to the development of MSC's global knowledge repository by documenting insights and learnings from projects.
• Participate in global strategy discussions to identify opportunities for scaling MSC's government advisory services.
Requirements
Requirements:
MBA or Master's in public policy, public administration, economics, social development, agricultural development, business administration, or public finance.
4+ years of overall experience working in a consulting firm, think tank, or donor/development agency and directly with the government or multilateral/donor agencies is preferable.
Prior experience of working directly with the Government of Indonesia is preferable.
Experience in one or more sectors such as public finance management, social protection, G2P programs, government advisory, local governance, etc.
Excellent communication, writing, presentation, and research skills (primary and secondary), intellectual curiosity, and passion for the social and development sector.
