Grants Officer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value attributed to mission-driven work within international development, competitive requirements, and a substantive opportunity for professional growth.
- Engagement in impactful international development projects
- Strong focus on grants management and compliance
- Supports career growth in public sector roles
Pros
- Work in international development impacting Indonesia-Australia relations
- Comprehensive understanding of grants management processes
- Encouragement for women and diverse candidates to apply
Cons
- Competitive field may lead to an intense application process
- Remote work may not be an option
- Potentially high workload with travel commitments
Who it's for
Mid-Senior level • Full-time, occasionally onsite travel
Good fit
- Experienced grants professionals
- Individuals with a background in international development
- Candidates who thrive in team-oriented environments
Not recommended for
- Entry-level job seekers
- Individuals not willing to engage in international projects
- Those preferring less collaborative roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Grants Officer
Report to: Grants and Compliance Manager
Sector: Grants Management, Finance
Position Type : Full time
Position Location : Jakarta, Indonesia
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
- Australian and Indonesian organisations have increased collaboration and mutual understanding through knowledge partnerships; and
- Innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies are generated by knowledge partnerships.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct the fiduciary assessment of KONEKSI partners as requested.
- Conduct field visits to monitor grant spending. Visits can also be used as opportunities to provide finance/grants advice and skills transfer to Partner finance staff.
- Contributes to the KONEKSI Grant Manual.
- File all grant partner documents both softcopy and hardcopy in the correct archives.
- Provide support in all aspects of KONEKSI's notice of funding opportunity (Expression of Interest and Call for Proposal).
- Provide technical support and assist applicants in completing the application process.
- Monitor and track incoming proposals from applicants and ensure follow-up as required
- Conduct due diligence and budget reviews of prospective partners that have been identified by the selection panel.
- Support the preparation of grant agreements with selected applicants and ensure follow-up as required.
- Ensure the completeness of milestones received from partners and support the payments of grant tranches.
- Monitor the due date of deliverables from each partner and ensure follow-up when required.
- Work closely with the Partnerships Team in supporting all aspects of grants management.
- Work closely with the Planning, Performance, and Learning Team in updating the Grant Tracker and other relevant modules of KONEKSI's Management Information System.
- Assist in the preparation of closeout certifications for completed grants.
- Provide weekly grants status update to Head of Operations and Grants Management
- Perform other reasonable duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in a similar field.
- Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Experience working in development sector particularly donor-funded programs.
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong computer skills and MS 365 ability particularly MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Proven ability to take on a variety of different tasks without becoming overwhelmed.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Language proficiency : Proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications can be sent to KONEKSI via: https://bit.ly/KONEKSIJobs no later than 10 November 2025 COB (05.00 PM, Western Indonesia Time)
Women, people with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2017.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.
