Katalis Phase 2 (2026-2031) is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Indonesia, funded by DFAT, that strengthens bilateral economic engagement under the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). Its Pillar 2 includes the Katalis Business Partnership Fund (KBPF), which tests, scales and commercialises inclusive, climate-smart business models with Indonesian SMEs and Australian partners.
Katalis is developing a Climate Change Strategy to guide the practical integration of climate considerations across its systems, activities and investments. The Climate Change Adviser will provide independent specialist inputs to the draft strategy, recommend practical improvements to strengthen its technical quality, strategic focus and application, and ensure it is proportionate to Katalis' mandate and aligned with Australian development policy. After the initial strategic work, the Adviser will provide targeted, on-call advice to support implementation across Katalis systems, investments and partnerships.
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia or remote. Contract: Consultant Agreement (12-month engagement).
Responsibilities:
- Review the draft Climate Change Strategy (3-5 days) and provide independent specialist inputs, identify gaps and risks, and recommend prioritized, practical improvements.
- Assess alignment with Australian development policy and the opportunities and constraints of IA-CEPA implementation.
- Participate in consultations with the Katalis team to support finalization of the strategy (before submission on 11 November 2026).
- Provide ongoing on-call advisory support (10-15 days): advise on applying the strategy across Katalis systems, review strategies, activity designs, concept notes and tools, integrate climate considerations into KBPF funding-round design, selection criteria and proposal assessment, support climate screening, assessment, monitoring and learning tools, and support reporting of climate achievements.
- Deliver an end-of-assignment advisory summary.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate qualification in climate change, environmental policy, international development, trade, business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Substantial experience providing strategic climate change advice to development programs, governments, private-sector initiatives or international organizations.
- Ability to translate climate policy and technical concepts into practical, implementable guidance for non-climate-specialist teams.
- Strong understanding of climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience in the context of inclusive economic development, private-sector development, trade and investment.
- Experience reviewing or developing climate strategies, mainstreaming frameworks, screening tools or investment criteria.
- Knowledge of DFAT program requirements and of Indonesia's climate, trade and investment context is desirable.
- Excellent analytical and written English communication skills; ability to work independently and respond within short timeframes.
Closing date: 20 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the Palladium careers website with a cover letter outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position, and your CV. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/25661?c=palladium