Job Opportunity: Policy analyst & researcher for Airborne Infection Defence Platform (AIDP) for ASEAN countriesConsultant
The Opportunity
Stop TB Partnership Indonesia (STPI) is a partner to Stop TB Partnership in the implementation of Airborne Infection Defence Platform (AIDP) for ASEAN countries primarily focusing on community activities in TB care and prevention, and advocacy. We are looking for a Policy Analyst and Researcher who will be an individual consultant and team member in the AIDP Project team under the technical leadership of AIDP Senior Project Lead Adviser, AIDP Project Manager and in management coordination with STPI.
Project Background
Airborne infectious diseases are the biggest threats to global health security. Despite the devastation caused by COVID-19, the world remains vulnerable to the next airborne infection. The international community relied on the tuberculosis (TB) infrastructure and expertise to respond to COVID-19, and can strengthen its preparedness by further investing in the TB response, which utilizes the same interventions and technology needed to fight other airborne infections.
The Airborne Infections Defense Platform (AIDP) aims to strengthen political commitment and partnerships, globally and at country level, that will enhance the use of existing TB services for the detection, treatment, and prevention of airborne infectious diseases in high TB burden countries. A key feature of the platform is the deployment of new technologies, including ultraportable radiography, digital innovations, and rapid molecular diagnostic tests to quickly and accurately detect TB, while accelerating or expanding the detection of other airborne infections, and linking people to care and referral services by relying on strong linkages to affected communities and civil societies.
AIDP will build on lessons learned from implementation of national programs in high TB burden countries, which have been developed with the support of USAID, the Stop TB Partnership (STP), World Health Organization (WHO), and other stakeholders. It will draw experience from the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong two-decade foundation of community engagement for enhanced detection, laboratory diagnostic network development with rapid molecular tests, reliance on evidence-based policies for optimal person-centered treatment (including drug-resistant forms of TB), contact investigation or tracing, and training on and implementation of airborne infection prevention.
About STPI
The Indonesian Tuberculosis Strategic Partnership Foundation or Stop TB Partnership Indonesia (STPI) believes that the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) in Indonesia is achieved if it is based on a strong partnership between government, private and community elements. Since its establishment as a Foundation in 2018, STPI has initiated cross-sectoral advocacy efforts for national TB policies, built a governance model for handling TB across sectors in districts and villages, and campaigned for TB issues in social media and mass media.
Job position: AIDP Research and policy analyst
Direct Report: AIDP
Status: Consultant (LOE 100%)
Duration: 10 Months, with possibility to be extended
Location: Jakarta
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational and experience requirements:
Bachelor/Master Degree in Public Health, Global Health, or related health field is desirable.
Knowledge on pandemic preparedness or/and infectious disease or/and tuberculosis, AND health system strengthening are strongly preferred
Experience working as researcher/research assistant with 3 to 5 years experience in the relevant fields mentioned above that can be proven by the record of articles published in professional or academic journals or grey literatures
Knowledge of and research experience in Southeast Asia are strongly preferred
Experience working with government agencies
High proficiency in oral and written English with any other ASEAN language is preferred.
Ability to work with minimum supervision with strong team collaboration skills
Willingness to travel in ASEAN countries and for international meeting(s).
Responsibilities:
Support the technical expert and AIDP project team with administration and technical support on data collection, desk research, analysis, presentation, and dissemination of research (end-to-end research process)
Organize and document meetings interviews and other data collection methods relevant to activities
Editing the materials, reports, and other products of the study
Prepare monthly progress reports outlining activities conducted during the period and link to the deliverables in the contract, meetings, output produced and follow-up plan for internal reporting purposes
VALUES
Uphold integrity and respect for diversity and equality
Aim to achieve optimal results and impact
Meaningful collaboration with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovations that gives leverage to achievement
Purposeful in accounting for progress and achievement
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Working directly under AIDP Senior Lead Adviser, AIDP Project Manager and Stop TB
Partnership Global’s Technical Experts
Specifically, he/she will:
Technical support and assist AIDP with policy landscape and research activities as outlined in the role’s responsibilities;
Carry out tasks assigned by Senior Project Lead Adviser, Project Manager and STPI in the context of AIDP;
Building networks and communication with ASEAN Secretariat, other ASEAN Countries, Central and Regional Governments, CSOs, professional organizations, TB Activist Community Organizations, as well as other stakeholders related to AIDP at the international level in advocacy activities.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
CV with a contact list of referees needs to be received by STPI no later Feb 16 th at 16.00 WIB via email at hr@stoptbindonesia.org and cc: liza.p@stoptbindonesian.org with email subject: “(Full Name) – AIDP Policy Analyst and Researcher”.
The applicants will go through the following recruitment process: 1) Administrative selection and CV screening, 2) Interview, and, 3) Reference check and offering.
Stop TB Partnership Indonesia is an institution committed to create an equal opportunities and inclusive environment for everyone. We actively promote the employment of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, skin color and/or marital status).
Stop TB Partnership accommodates applicants with disabilities, where eligible applicants with disabilities can participate in the application process. Please notify us in writing of any special needs at the time of application.
