Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Position: Knowledge and Learning Consultant
Sector: Inclusive Growth
Reports to: Team Leader
Indicate dates: Full-time, 12 month contract with possibility for extension
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Australia-Indonesia Partnership Towards an Inclusive Society, or INKLUSI, is working to increase the participation of marginalised groups in, and their benefit from, Indonesia’s socio-cultural, economic and political development. INKLUSI works with government and civil society partners to advance their work in gender equality, the rights of people with disabilities and social inclusion. INKLUSI supports the Government of
Indonesia’s agenda for inclusion, including through national development plans and the Sustainable Development Goals.
INKLUSI is a five-year bilateral Australian and Indonesian Government program (up to A$75 million over 2021-2026) with a possible 3-year extension of up to A$45 million (2026-2029). It is partnering with 11 Indonesian civil society organisations (CSO Partners), 8 research partner institutions (Research Partners) and their networks across 32 provinces, >120 districts, and around 800 villages in Indonesia.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Knowledge and Learning Consultant will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive knowledge management strategy to enhance INKLUSI’s ability to capture, share, and utilize knowledge effectively across its network.
This role involves coordinating with various teams within the Secretariat and across the broader INKLUSI partnership, including Mitra and Sub-Mitra, to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. The Knowledge and Learning Consultant will work with the INKLUSI SMT to ensure that knowledge assets are
developed and leveraged to achieve strategic objectives, supporting gender empowerment, disability inclusion, and social inclusion in Indonesia.
This role will work with the SMT to assess any future resources required to implement INKLUSI’s KM Strategy for Phase 2 of the program (2026-2029).
The detailed Terms of Reference and Proposal Template can be found here: https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/INKLUSI-RFQ-03-02_STC-Knowledge-Learning-Consultant.pdf
SCOPE OF WORK
Strategy and Governance:
- Maintain and implement a comprehensive knowledge management strategy that aligns with INKLUSI’s principles and strategic goals.
- Establish governanc e frameworks that define roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for knowledge management across the network.
- Devise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for knowledge capture, documentation, sharing, and utilization.
- Develop and lead a community of Knowledge Champions, with representatives from the INKLUSI Secretariat and all MITRA and stakeholder groups.
Knowledge Capture and Documentation:
- Oversee the systematic capture and documentation of knowledge generated across the INKLUSI network.
- Develop and maintain templates and tools for knowledge capture, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Document - as agreed- products for dissemination and use by INKLUSI program Stakeholders.
Coordination and Collaboration:
- Work closely with the MERLA team to integrate monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research insights into the knowledge management system.
- Collaborate with Partnerships Team and in particular the Coordinators to facilitate knowledge sharing between the Secretariat, Mitra, and Sub-Mitra.
- Work with the Communications Team to disseminate knowledge products through various channels, including the Knowledge Hub, newsletters, and webinars.
Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination:
- Facilitate the sharing of knowledge across the INKLUSI network through platforms such as a centralized
- Knowledge Hub.
- Work with the Communications team to organize regular knowledge-sharing events, including webinars, workshops, and forums, to promote cross-partner learning and collaboration.
Capacity Building and Support:
- Coordinate and if necessary arrange training and capacity-building initiatives to enhance stakeholders’ ability to interact with knowledge management tools and processes.
- Support Mitra and Sub-Mitra in developing their knowledge management capabilities, ensuring
- alignment with INKLUSI’s standards.
Quality Assurance and Evaluation:
- Ensure the quality and relevance of knowledge products by implementing peer review processes and
- quality standards.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives, using feedback to
- drive continuous improvement.
Sustainability and Innovation:
- Promote sustainable knowledge management practices that ensure long-term benefits and support
- the ongoing effectiveness of INKLUSI’s programs.
- Encourage innovation and the adoption of new tools and methods to enhance knowledge sharing and
- utilization.
TIMELINE AND LEVEL OF EFFORT
This assignment will start immediately for the period of 12 (twelve) months with possibility of extension with an estimate level of efforts up to 15 (fifteen) days per month.
This will be an input based consultancy service contract. The selected consultant may invoice for the actual number of input days worked, upon completion of each deliverable or service period agreed upon
the implementation plan. The invoice should outline the support provided, the number of days and consultant rate.
A reimbursable amount will also be provided to cover travel and communication costs. This will be paid based on receipts. A reimbursable amount will also be provided to cover travel costs as required by INKLUSI. This will be paid based on receipts in adherence with INKLUSI travel policy.
