Cowater International Opens Prospera Phase 2 Merit Pool – Share Your Expertise in Australia–Indonesia Economic Policy Collaboration

Cowater International is inviting experienced professionals to submit an Expression of Interest for its Prospera Phase 2 Merit Pool. This opportunity is ideal for experts who want to contribute to high-impact economic policy reforms and strengthen cooperation between Australia and Indonesia. By joining the merit pool, successful candidates may be considered for future consultancy and technical advisory assignments that support sustainable economic growth and inclusive development.

About the Prospera Phase 2 Programme

Prospera is a long-term partnership between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia that focuses on improving economic policy, promoting inclusive growth, and strengthening public institutions. The programme works closely with Indonesian government agencies, research institutions, and development partners to design evidence-based policies that improve economic outcomes.

Cowater International is implementing parts of the programme and is seeking highly qualified professionals to join its Prospera Phase 2 Merit Pool. Rather than recruiting for a single position, this expression of interest creates a database of specialists who can be contacted when relevant assignments become available.

This flexible recruitment approach allows experts from different fields to contribute their knowledge throughout the programme’s implementation.

Who Should Apply?

The merit pool welcomes applications from professionals with strong technical expertise and experience in public policy, economics, governance, and international development.

Suitable applicants may have backgrounds in:

• Economic policy and macroeconomics
• Public financial management
• Tax policy and revenue administration
• Trade and investment
• Financial sector development
• Infrastructure financing
• Climate and green economy
• Digital economy and innovation
• Gender equality and social inclusion
• Governance and institutional reform
• Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Research and policy analysis
• Programme management
• Communications and stakeholder engagement

Professionals with experience working on government reforms, donor-funded programmes, or international development initiatives are especially encouraged to apply.

Why Join the Merit Pool?

Joining the Prospera Phase 2 Merit Pool provides access to future consultancy opportunities without having to apply for every individual assignment.

Benefits include:

• Opportunity to contribute to important economic reforms
• Work alongside Australian and Indonesian experts
• Flexible consultancy opportunities
• Exposure to international development projects
• Opportunity to influence evidence-based public policy
• Build relationships with government and development partners
• Enhance professional experience on large-scale international programmes

Because assignments vary throughout the programme, experts may be contacted when opportunities align with their qualifications and experience.

What Cowater International Looks For

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Strong academic qualifications relevant to their field
• Significant professional experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in multicultural environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience producing policy advice or technical reports
• Ability to collaborate with government institutions and development partners

Experience working across Southeast Asia or Indonesia may be an advantage for some assignments, although opportunities may also be available to international experts with relevant expertise.

Working with Cowater International

Cowater International is a global development consulting company delivering technical assistance and advisory services around the world. The organisation works with governments, multilateral institutions, and development agencies to improve governance, economic development, health, education, climate resilience, and social inclusion.

Its projects focus on creating sustainable solutions that strengthen institutions and improve the lives of communities worldwide. Professionals who join Cowater projects often collaborate with international specialists while supporting locally led development initiatives.

The Prospera programme reflects Cowater’s commitment to building stronger public institutions through evidence-based policymaking and long-term partnerships.

Application Process

Interested professionals should submit an Expression of Interest to join the Prospera Phase 2 Merit Pool. Applications will be reviewed, and suitable candidates may be included in the pool for consideration as future assignments become available.

Being included in the merit pool does not guarantee immediate engagement, but it increases the opportunity to be contacted when assignments that match an applicant’s expertise arise.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare an up-to-date CV highlighting:

• Technical expertise
• Relevant consultancy experience
• International development projects
• Government advisory experience
• Research publications (where applicable)
• Professional achievements

Keeping application documents current can improve visibility for future consultancy opportunities.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Economic policy plays a critical role in creating jobs, improving public services, reducing poverty, and supporting sustainable growth. Through the Prospera Phase 2 programme, specialists have the opportunity to contribute to reforms that can influence national development outcomes in Indonesia while strengthening international collaboration with Australia.

For professionals seeking meaningful consultancy work, joining the merit pool offers a chance to apply technical expertise to real-world policy challenges while working with experienced international teams.

Whether your background is in economics, governance, public finance, climate policy, research, or programme management, the Prospera Phase 2 Merit Pool provides an excellent pathway to participate in future assignments that support inclusive economic development and lasting institutional change.

Interested experts are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest and become part of a network of professionals helping shape evidence-based policy solutions for the future.

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