Job Description
AIPDRM - Disaster Management Advisor
Program Overview
The Australia-Indonesia Partnership in Disaster Risk Management (SIAP SIAGA) is a seven-year program that commenced in late 2019, funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented in cooperation with the Government of Indonesia (GoI). SIAP SIAGA aims at improving Indonesia’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and strengthen cooperation between Australia and Indonesia in humanitarian issues in the region. SIAP SIAGA is implemented at the national and sub-national levels though collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB), the Ministry of Home Affairs, the National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Local Disaster Management Agencies (BPBD) and other national and local government institutions, civil society organizations and academia.
SIAP SIAGA is focused on achieving four ends of program outcomes (EOPOs):
EOPO 1 Government Indonesia’s disaster risk reduction systems are strengthened, resulting in better domestic leadership of disaster management.
EOPO 2 Target provinces, districts and villages are better able to prepare for, adapt, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters.
EOPO 3 Strengthened cooperation between Australia and Indonesia on disaster risk management and preparedness regionally.
EOPO 4 Strengthened learning, innovation, cooperation and inclusion for disaster management.
It is progressing towards these outcomes by focusing on eight priority programs of the GoI: (1) enhancement of disaster management systems; (2) enhancement of disaster management strategy; (3) mapping and evaluation of disaster risks; (4) enhancement of data service, information management, and communication in disaster management; (5) enhancement and development of policies and regulations for disaster preparedness; (6) increasing the quality of disaster emergency management; (7) enhancement of the quality of post disaster policy; and (8) increasing local capacity of disaster management logistics and equipment.
To strengthen the disaster management system, SIAP SIAGA provides strategic technical advice to align national and local policies with international commitments. This effort focuses on embedding gender mainstreaming, institutionalizing disability inclusion, and supporting climate change adaptation across disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery processes, through collaboration with national and local partners.
At the sub-national level, SIAP SIAGA works with four provinces in Indonesia: East Java, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara. It also promotes disaster management initiatives and innovations through its outreach program to up to seven other provinces.
Under Program 2: Strengthening Disaster Management Strategies, one of the activity outputs (2.1.1.5) aims to develop policy recommendations on disaster and climate risk reduction to support the National Development Plan.
Purpose of the position
Disaster Management Advisor will develop analytical frameworks, integrate disaster and spatial database systems, ensure data quality, and formulate evidence-driven policy recommendations for disaster and climate resilience to support the National Development Plan. The consultant will provide strategic and technical input to Bappenas, specifically supporting the Directorate of Spatial Planning, Urban, Land Affairs, and Disaster Management.
Role and Responsibility
Under the supervision of Bappenas’ Director of Spatial Planning, Urban, Land and Disaster Management and SIAP SIAGA’s National Program Lead, the consultant should conduct:
1. Analyzing historical spatial, climate and disaster data, with a focus on slow-onset hazards, to strengthen and refine the White Paper of Disaster and Climate Resilience (hereinafter referred as to the White Paper).
2. Coordinating, soliciting and gathering input from key stakeholders to enrich the development of the White Paper.
3. Integrating slow-onset hazards considerations into the White Paper.
4. Reporting on the progress of deliverables, including the preparation of regular progress briefs and activity reports.
5. Providing regular up-to-date information to the Bappenas team and the SIAP SIAGA team on the progress of ongoing activities.
6. Working closely with other Program Team members to ensure the quality of all policy documents and compliance with Palladium and DFAT regulations and policies and regulatory requirements.
7. Performing other duties as requested by Bappenas’ Director of Spatial Planning, Urban, Land and Disaster Management.
Application closed: Friday, 14 August 2026
Type of Contract : Consultant Agreement
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