Mission and objectivesUNDP believes that the people of Indonesia should have ownership over the programmes and projects we support. All UNDP programmes therefore actively promote the spirit of mutual respect, support and accountability and subscribe to the principle of national ownership as enshrined in the Jakarta Commitment โ a declaration put forward by the government and its development partners in 2009 to strengthen aid effectiveness in Indonesia. In the true spirit of national ownership, all of UNDPโs assistance in Indonesia is implemented by national entities, including line ministries and the Ministry of National Planning and Development, and at the subnational level by line departments, provincial and district authorities as well as community groups. While each programme supported by UNDP has specific and varied objectives, capacity development is one aim that all UNDP programmes โ in Indonesia and worldwide โ have in common. This takes on many forms including institutional reform, leadership development, education, and training for members of the public such as journalists, and womenโs communities. In line with this logic, UNDP advisers work side by side with Indonesian counterparts to strengthen capacities in technical matters, policy formulation and budget planning, amongst others.
ContextUNDP Indonesia and the Ministry of Health (MoH) 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 the implementation of activities under the 2020-2025 Health Governance Initiative (HEART). HEART Programmes 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 a total program budget of approximately USD 70 million. The HEART 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 2025, the performance of national programmes is improved and positively impacts the coverage and the sustainability of service delivery and the health system better integrate environmental concerns in waste management practices to mitigate or limit its impact on environment(s) and prevent and reduce diseases related to climate change. Biomedical and Genome Science Initiative (BGSI) is MoHโs new initiative supported through HEART Programme. BGSI will act as a multi-institutional ecosystem that aims to support collaborative biomedical and genomic activities in Indonesia by leveraging strengths in technology and infrastructure including biobanking, data management, high throughput sequencing and bioinformatics. This initiative aims to build a national asset with focus on: (i) To establish a national biobank concentrate on six conditions (diabetes, cancer, stroke, TB, psoriasis, and rare/genetic diseases) which will store samples from participants where each sample will be connected to a registry that manages all information associated with the participant (demographic and clinical), and (ii) To generate Whole Genome Sequence information, that will be curated in a national database.
Task DescriptionThrough this assignment, the Volunteer will get an apprentice opportunity and gain experience to support national programme in Ministry of Health. This UNV assignment is part of the Health Governance Initiative (HEART) Programme for BGSI. The Sequencing Laboratory Assistant position will support in performing laboratory procedures including DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), sequencing preparation, and data integration. S/he will assist in ensuring the quality of sample processing, the execution of sequencing workflow, and the organization of preliminary data to support clinical and surveillance objectives. Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator Analyst BGSi, the UN Volunteer will assist and support in performing sequencing laboratory work as following: โข Perform DNA extraction from clinical and culture samples. โข Conduct Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), carry out library preparation, sequencing runs, and initial data quality control. โข Record, organize, and report laboratory work processes and results/data. โข Ensure sample traceability and integrity throughout the workflow. โข Compile and integrate laboratory data into project databases. โข Maintain laboratory instruments and consumables stock as per project needs. โข Collaborate with the Data Analyst and Clinical Teams to ensure complete sample-to-data traceability.
Competencies and valuesโโโโAccountability โโโโAdaptability and Flexibility โโโโBuilding Trust โโโโClient Orientation โโโโCommitment and Motivation โโโโCommitment to Continuous Learning โโโโCommunication โโโโCreativity โโโโEmpowering Others โโโโEthics and Values โโโโIntegrity โโโโJudgement and Decision-making โโโโKnowledge Sharing โโโโLeadership โโโโManaging Performance โโโโPlanning and Organizing โโโโProfessionalism โโโโRespect for Diversity โโโโSelf-Management โโโโTechnological Awareness โโโโVision โโโโWorking in Teams
Living conditions and remarksWork Location The position will be based in the Jakarta, home to UNDP Country Office. The cost of living is considered moderate. Basic living needs such as staple foods and household supplies, accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities, and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. Jakarta offers various housing options. The city is known for heavy traffic congestion, but the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and TransJakarta buses, along with ride-hailing services, provide effective travel solutions. Most areas are generally safe, but standard precautions against petty crime are recommended. In day-to-day the UN Volunteer will be working in at Persahabatan Hospital. Work is performed in the normal working environment in typical laboratory/hospital environment. Gender, Inclusive and Diversity โข The Volunteer should contribute to avoiding any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensuring that: โข Human rights and gender equality are prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions. โข Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with the โSocial and Environmental Standards of UNDPโ. โข Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, or gender are respected within all implementations including data production. โข Differentiated needs of women and men are considered. โข An 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. โข Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, training, etc. introduced.