National Consultant for Budget Tagging and Budget Analysis of Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Programme. Jakarta. Indonesia. 7 Months. Remote

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF fosters diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job Purpose

The consultancy aims to conduct a seven-month, desk-based analytical study on the financing of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme in Indonesia. This analysis will cover national and subnational levels, focusing on the State Budget (APBN) to examine allocations, expenditure trends, and spending composition. The study will assess the adequacy, efficiency, and fiscal sustainability of current financing, identifying opportunities to enhance budget performance and support informed decision-making for the programme's scale-up and long-term viability. Additionally, it will evaluate fiscal incentive mechanisms and frameworks, particularly those related to stunting reduction, to ensure alignment with MBG objectives and assess their potential contribution.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive seven-month desk-based analytical study on the financing of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme at national and subnational levels in Indonesia. Analyze budget allocations, expenditure trends, and spending composition within the State Budget (APBN) for the MBG programme. Assess the adequacy, efficiency, and fiscal sustainability of existing financing arrangements. Identify opportunities to strengthen budget performance and provide recommendations for informed decision-making regarding the programme's scale-up and long-term viability. Evaluate fiscal incentive mechanisms and frameworks, especially those linked to stunting reduction, to determine their alignment with MBG objectives and their potential contribution. Prepare clear, actionable policy recommendations based on the data analysis. Produce a final report detailing findings, analysis, and recommendations.

Work Experience

Demonstrated experience in public expenditure analysis, particularly within social sectors such as nutrition, health, and education. Experience at the subnational level is also required.

Skills

Public financial management (PFM), Budget analysis, Expenditure review (APBN and APBD), Intergovernmental fiscal systems, Decentralization, Fiscal transfer mechanisms, Incentive frameworks, Stunting reduction initiatives, Complex data analysis, Policy recommendation development, Analytical writing, Communication skills

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