Technical Analyst for Health Governance Initiative (HEART) [Open to internal and external applicants]

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life, as envisaged by 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are on the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations. The United Nations Development Programme UNDP Indonesia Country Programme 2026-2029 developed in partnership with the Indonesian Government addresses the unfinished business of the Millennium Development Goals and support national efforts to advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

UNDP Indonesia and the Ministry of Health have been working together in a long-term partnership on health governance that is aimed at narrowing health development gaps and meeting the SDGs commitments. This partnership has been expanded with implementation of activities under the 2020-2026 Health Governance Initiative (HEART) Program that focus on the support to strengthen Indonesia’s health system capacity through
policy advocacy, evidence-based generation intervention, technical assistance, and partnerships by adoptions of information technology advancement with total program budget at approximately USD 80 million.
 

The Health Governance Programme will have two outputs: (i) By 2025, strengthened national policy and institutional environment that is governing access to affordable medicines through evidence based and multisector collaborations. (ii) By 2026, the performance of national programmes is improved and positively impacts the coverage and the sustainability of services delivery and the health system better integrates environmental concerns in waste management practices to mitigate or limit its impact on environment(s) and prevent and reduce diseases related to climate change.

To facilitate opportunities for integrated policy and programme solutions, the project has been designed so that the outputs are mutually reinforcing, harnessing interlinkages across project components. The programme is articulated interdependent work streams:

• Strengthening an enabling policy and environment, regulatory and institutional environment for access to new health technology,
• Promoting cost-effective medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics through Health Technology Assessments
• Accelerating digital transformation of the health system,
• Capacity Development and Innovative Solutions for implementation of national health programmes (Programmatic, grant management, procurement, and logistics management information systems), including laboratory system strengthening for surveillance
• Technical support for and quality assurance for financial management to Principal Recipient AIDS, TB, Malaria funded program by the Global Funds for ATM,
• Improving distribution of vaccines for routine immunization, COVID-19, and all health commodities including for AIDS, TB, and Malaria, facilitation of South-South exchange of knowledge and technology for the development and implementation of SMILE for the distribution of vaccines and all health commodities,
• Promoting application system for medical waste management by developing digital waste management IOT applications which are able to track capacity of waste management from service to end sites.
• Integrating a resilience and sustainable health system in response to climate change and climate hazards.

Under the supervision of Advisor for Health Governance, a Technical Analyst will be recruited to provide technical support to projects under HEART Cluster on project development, implementation, technical assistance, and report development. The incumbent will coordinate with various units to support the large and highly complex project on communicable and non-communicable diseases prevention and control, Laboratory System Strengthening, Digital Health, Climate Health and other health key activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advisor for Health Governance will be the primary supervisor of the incumbent. In carrying out the responsibility, the Analyst will work closely with UNDP units, operation, finance, and communication units as well. From time to time, s/he will also work with the relevant officers from local and national government bodies, relevant focal points from the regional bureau, the senior management, and a network of international development partners as well as civil society organizations to successfully advance UNDP’s health programming around laboratorium system strengthening, health and climate change, AI adaptation and diseases surveillance in Indonesia.

Ensure that key programme and project results data and promotional material are available to:

• Support arrangement of training programme for project staff as necessary on UNDP operational/ project policies and procedures;
• Conducts internal capacity building training for project staff to facilitate appropriate management and timely delivery of project outputs including in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming showcase the progress, achievements and impacts of UNDP’s work in the Governance area.

The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that

• Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions;
• Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”;
• Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production;
• Differentiated needs of women and men are considered;
• Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created;

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL1: Adapts  to change,              constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner:  LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Partnership Management: 

• Relationship Management:  Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

Business management: 

• Digital Awareness and Literacy: Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
• Project Management : Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
• Partnership Management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

2030    Agenda

• People  Gender: Gender mainstreaming
• People Health: Health Resilience and Sustainable Systems for Health

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Science or relevant related fields is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in health programme.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent analytical skill and experience;
• Excellent inter-personal and team building skills and experience;
• Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Experience working with UNDP or UN Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures;
• Experience collaborating with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Bappenas (National Development Planning Agency), or Ministry of Finance (MoF) on project planning, implementation, or reporting;
• Experience managing health projects within an NGO, International Organization, or National Corporation;
• Experience implementing health projects at both national and provincial/district levels;
• Experience in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, or data collection;
• Experience handling programs in communicable/non-communicable diseases (specifically AIDS, TB, Malaria), health technology assessments, or health-climate change intersections;
• Experience supporting digital health initiatives (e.g., SMILE, IoT waste management) or developing online/web-based information management systems;
• Experience in partnerships, drafting donor reports, and mobilizing resources with global trust funds (e.g., The Global Fund) and bilateral donors.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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