TECHNICAL OFFICER FOR FOSTERING USG – MOH BILATERAL COOPERATION

Integra is managing the USAID Health Technical Assistance Project (USAID BANTU II), a five-year project. As a follow-up to BANTU I, BANTU II is the next-generation health sector support mechanism designed to enable USAID to continue engaging in effective and adaptive technical assistance while accelerating local ownership and Indonesian self-reliance goals.

Integra is currently seeking a Technical Officer for Fostering Bilateral Cooperation to enhance bilateral cooperation within the Ministry of Health (MOH), particularly those that are under the USAID and broader U.S. Government support, by facilitating communication, collaboration, and knowledge exchange with international partners. The Technical Officer will play a key role in coordinating activities, managing partnerships, and supporting the implementation of bilateral cooperation initiatives to advance the MOH’s strategic goals and priorities.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Technical Officer will carry-out the following tasks:

1. Serving as the focal point for bilateral cooperation initiatives within MOH, in particular those under USAID and the broader U.S. Government, liaising with relevant departments, units, and international partners to identify opportunities for collaboration;
2. Facilitating communication and information sharing between the MOH and international partners, including organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences to promote dialogue and exchange of best practices;
3. Coordinating the development and implementation of bilateral cooperation projects and activities, including drafting project proposals, work plans, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders;
4. Drafting and reviewing MoU, agreements and other arrangement with foreign government and international entities;
5. Providing technical support and guidance to MOH staff involved in bilateral cooperation initiatives, including monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and ensuring compliance with project objectives and timelines;
6. Supporting the evaluation and reporting of bilateral cooperation projects and activities, including gathering data, preparing reports, and documenting lessons learned and best practices for future initiatives;
7. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including diplomatic missions, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant partners, to promote collaboration and resource mobilization for health-related projects and programs;
8. Contributing to the development of policies, strategies, and guidelines related to bilateral cooperation within the MOH, based on lessons learned and best practices from international partnerships.
9. Coordinating workflow with USAID – MOH KGTK staff for USAID Health Programs, including providing support to relevant reporting systems. This will be done in close coordination and collaboration with the USAID supported Administration and Liaison Assistant.

REQUIREMENTS

Key experience and competencies:

1. Bachelor’s degree in international law/international relations or other related field;
2. Proven experience in facilitating bilateral cooperation initiatives, preferably in the healthcare or public health sector;
3. Extensive knowledge of international health policies, frameworks, and funding mechanisms related to bilateral cooperation, as well as experience working with diplomatic missions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations;
4. Good understanding of health regulation of MoH and GOI;
5. Proficiency in office software applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as familiarity with project management tools and databases.
6. Fluency in written, verbal and presenting communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia
7. Able to work independently and under minimum supervision as well as team player and take initiatives in dealing with problems.

This is a long-term consultancy (local hire) up to 12 (twelve) months period and will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Remuneration Package: A competitive package would be offered based on salary history and work experience.

HOW TO APPLY:  To respond to this opportunity, please send your resume (no longer than 5 pages) with three references. Application should be sent to [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

Closing date: August 30, 2024, COB Jakarta Time

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Integra provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.