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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.
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP
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 2021-2025 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.
The programme contributes directly to MoH National Action Plan 2020-2024, objective 1) increasing the health status of society and; 2)increasing the responsiveness and protection to society towards social and financial risks related to health and Outcome 2 of the UNDP country Programme for Indonesia (2021-2025), which are aligned with the Indonesian Government Health Sector’s Objectives, commitment to Universal Health Coverage, SDG3 Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages (target 3.8 in particular) and other Sustainable Development Goals. One of its efforts is to be involved in supporting the transformation of health technology in the Ministry of Health through Network Strengthening and the Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative (BGSi).
BGSi is a new initiative of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH). The initiative 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.
The initiative aims to build a national asset established under the Indonesia Ministry of Health with two major focusses. First, to establish a national biobank focused on six conditions (diabetes, cancer, stroke, tuberculosis, 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 second, to generate Whole Genome Sequence information, for each of those participants, that will be curated in a national database. Samples and genomics information from healthy participants will also be collected and generated by this initiative. All samples and data will be made available to researchers nationally and internationally through BGSi.
The initiative will be organized around a headquarter facility located in Jakarta, housed in the MOH repository building and the historical Eijkman building, that will host the biobank and WGS labs respectively. BGSi HQ will manage the registry system and provide technical support for the Hubs and the entire ecosystem. A second and just as important part of the ecosystem is the hospitals (referred to as HUBs) where each HUB is in charge of managing activities related to recruitment, sample collection and tertiary analysis for the disease it has been assigned.
Therefore, UNDP is seeking a Bioinformatics Assistant to support the collection, management, and analysis of genomics data using computer-based tools and systems. He/she will assist in performing primary analysis of human Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) data and contribute to the development and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines for processing data generated from various Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms. The role also includes providing operational support by coordinating service requests, following established procedures, and proactively addressing potential timing or delivery issues to ensure smooth execution of bioinformatics workflows.
Duties And Responsibilities
The direct supervisor of this activities is Lab Manager BGSI (NPSA 8). She/He will work closely with project team (FMTA, BGSI, and other projects in HEART related to Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative), operations units, and programme staff in the office to provide Technical Assistance and advice regarding biomedical and genome science-related issues and to ensure adequate exchange of information.
Competencies
Core
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
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act With Determination
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to delivercalmly 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
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand theirusage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower othersto use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.
Business management
Working with Evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and modeldata with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting
decision-making
Information Management & Technology
IT project management
Capacity to manage ICT projects, using IT methodologies and approaches such as agile deployment and/or waterfall system development methods. PMP and PRINCE2 certification or equivalent desirable.
2030 agenda-
people
Gender
Gender and Intersectional Analysis
Business management
Monitoring 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
Business Management
Project management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and controlresources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goal
Business Management
Knowledge generation
Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations
Required Skills And Experience
Min. Academic Education
Secondary education is required. or
University Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computer Science will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Min. yearsof relevant Work experience Minimum of 5 years (with high School) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of working experience including at least 1 year experience in Whole Genome Sequencing/Genome Assembly Construction/ Transcriptome/Exome Data Analysis/ Omicsdata (metagenomics) is required.
Required Skillsand Competencies
Desired Additional Skills And Competencies
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.
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
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.
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP
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 2021-2025 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.
The programme contributes directly to MoH National Action Plan 2020-2024, objective 1) increasing the health status of society and; 2)increasing the responsiveness and protection to society towards social and financial risks related to health and Outcome 2 of the UNDP country Programme for Indonesia (2021-2025), which are aligned with the Indonesian Government Health Sector’s Objectives, commitment to Universal Health Coverage, SDG3 Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages (target 3.8 in particular) and other Sustainable Development Goals. One of its efforts is to be involved in supporting the transformation of health technology in the Ministry of Health through Network Strengthening and the Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative (BGSi).
BGSi is a new initiative of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH). The initiative 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.
The initiative aims to build a national asset established under the Indonesia Ministry of Health with two major focusses. First, to establish a national biobank focused on six conditions (diabetes, cancer, stroke, tuberculosis, 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 second, to generate Whole Genome Sequence information, for each of those participants, that will be curated in a national database. Samples and genomics information from healthy participants will also be collected and generated by this initiative. All samples and data will be made available to researchers nationally and internationally through BGSi.
The initiative will be organized around a headquarter facility located in Jakarta, housed in the MOH repository building and the historical Eijkman building, that will host the biobank and WGS labs respectively. BGSi HQ will manage the registry system and provide technical support for the Hubs and the entire ecosystem. A second and just as important part of the ecosystem is the hospitals (referred to as HUBs) where each HUB is in charge of managing activities related to recruitment, sample collection and tertiary analysis for the disease it has been assigned.
Therefore, UNDP is seeking a Bioinformatics Assistant to support the collection, management, and analysis of genomics data using computer-based tools and systems. He/she will assist in performing primary analysis of human Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) data and contribute to the development and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines for processing data generated from various Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms. The role also includes providing operational support by coordinating service requests, following established procedures, and proactively addressing potential timing or delivery issues to ensure smooth execution of bioinformatics workflows.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support in managing Genomics Data
- Support the preparation for the certification of BGSi genomics laboratory
- Supports team in the development bioinformatics tools
- Reviews and analyses requirements or problems and assists in the implementation of bioinformatics analysis
- Develop databases to compile vast amounts of information from activities such as annotation, variant calling, etc
- Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to support clinicians/scientists at the assigned hospital/Hub for each stage of bioinformatics analysis
- Recommends improvements and alternative solutions to resolve problems
- Provides follow-up with Hubs, external collaborators and various stakeholders
- Support knowledge building, knowledge sharing and capacity building
- Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities, including to the design and delivery of tools, materials for workshops, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action.
- Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally, regionally, and internationally that relate to the work of the assigned project.
- Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.
- 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 is 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.
- Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced
The direct supervisor of this activities is Lab Manager BGSI (NPSA 8). She/He will work closely with project team (FMTA, BGSI, and other projects in HEART related to Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative), operations units, and programme staff in the office to provide Technical Assistance and advice regarding biomedical and genome science-related issues and to ensure adequate exchange of information.
Competencies
Core
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
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act With Determination
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to delivercalmly 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
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand theirusage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower othersto use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.
Business management
Working with Evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and modeldata with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting
decision-making
Information Management & Technology
IT project management
Capacity to manage ICT projects, using IT methodologies and approaches such as agile deployment and/or waterfall system development methods. PMP and PRINCE2 certification or equivalent desirable.
2030 agenda-
people
Gender
Gender and Intersectional Analysis
Business management
Monitoring 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
Business Management
Project management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and controlresources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goal
Business Management
Knowledge generation
Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations
Required Skills And Experience
Min. Academic Education
Secondary education is required. or
University Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computer Science will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Min. yearsof relevant Work experience Minimum of 5 years (with high School) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of working experience including at least 1 year experience in Whole Genome Sequencing/Genome Assembly Construction/ Transcriptome/Exome Data Analysis/ Omicsdata (metagenomics) is required.
Required Skillsand Competencies
- Experience in performing qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to support clinicians/scientists at the assigned hospital/Hub for each stage of bioinformatics analysis
- Excellentskill in usingcomputers and officesoftware packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database
Desired Additional Skills And Competencies
- Experiencewith Cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud), Linux/UNIX, Python, R/Bioconductor packages and scripting.
- Experiencewith SQL databases and topics such as bulk data entry,query optimization, schema design and ORMs.
- Experienceworking with a variety of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data formats and NGS data manipulation tools.
- Broad knowledge of related bioinformatics resources and databases
- Knowledgeof variant callingand annotation tools.
- Experiencein Application of statistical methodsto data analysis
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.
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
Job Description
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.
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP
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 2021-2025 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.
The programme contributes directly to MoH National Action Plan 2020-2024, objective 1) increasing the health status of society and; 2)increasing the responsiveness and protection to society towards social and financial risks related to health and Outcome 2 of the UNDP country Programme for Indonesia (2021-2025), which are aligned with the Indonesian Government Health Sector’s Objectives, commitment to Universal Health Coverage, SDG3 Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages (target 3.8 in particular) and other Sustainable Development Goals. One of its efforts is to be involved in supporting the transformation of health technology in the Ministry of Health through Network Strengthening and the Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative (BGSi).
BGSi is a new initiative of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH). The initiative 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.
The initiative aims to build a national asset established under the Indonesia Ministry of Health with two major focusses. First, to establish a national biobank focused on six conditions (diabetes, cancer, stroke, tuberculosis, 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 second, to generate Whole Genome Sequence information, for each of those participants, that will be curated in a national database. Samples and genomics information from healthy participants will also be collected and generated by this initiative. All samples and data will be made available to researchers nationally and internationally through BGSi.
The initiative will be organized around a headquarter facility located in Jakarta, housed in the MOH repository building and the historical Eijkman building, that will host the biobank and WGS labs respectively. BGSi HQ will manage the registry system and provide technical support for the Hubs and the entire ecosystem. A second and just as important part of the ecosystem is the hospitals (referred to as HUBs) where each HUB is in charge of managing activities related to recruitment, sample collection and tertiary analysis for the disease it has been assigned.
Therefore, UNDP is seeking a Bioinformatics Assistant to support the collection, management, and analysis of genomics data using computer-based tools and systems. He/she will assist in performing primary analysis of human Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) data and contribute to the development and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines for processing data generated from various Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms. The role also includes providing operational support by coordinating service requests, following established procedures, and proactively addressing potential timing or delivery issues to ensure smooth execution of bioinformatics workflows.
Duties And Responsibilities
The direct supervisor of this activities is Lab Manager BGSI (NPSA 8). She/He will work closely with project team (FMTA, BGSI, and other projects in HEART related to Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative), operations units, and programme staff in the office to provide Technical Assistance and advice regarding biomedical and genome science-related issues and to ensure adequate exchange of information.
Competencies
Core
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
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act With Determination
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to delivercalmly 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
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand theirusage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower othersto use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.
Business management
Working with Evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and modeldata with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting
decision-making
Information Management & Technology
IT project management
Capacity to manage ICT projects, using IT methodologies and approaches such as agile deployment and/or waterfall system development methods. PMP and PRINCE2 certification or equivalent desirable.
2030 agenda-
people
Gender
Gender and Intersectional Analysis
Business management
Monitoring 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
Business Management
Project management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and controlresources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goal
Business Management
Knowledge generation
Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations
Required Skills And Experience
Min. Academic Education
Secondary education is required. or
University Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computer Science will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Min. yearsof relevant Work experience Minimum of 5 years (with high School) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of working experience including at least 1 year experience in Whole Genome Sequencing/Genome Assembly Construction/ Transcriptome/Exome Data Analysis/ Omicsdata (metagenomics) is required.
Required Skillsand Competencies
Desired Additional Skills And Competencies
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.
Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.
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.
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP
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 2021-2025 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.
The programme contributes directly to MoH National Action Plan 2020-2024, objective 1) increasing the health status of society and; 2)increasing the responsiveness and protection to society towards social and financial risks related to health and Outcome 2 of the UNDP country Programme for Indonesia (2021-2025), which are aligned with the Indonesian Government Health Sector’s Objectives, commitment to Universal Health Coverage, SDG3 Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages (target 3.8 in particular) and other Sustainable Development Goals. One of its efforts is to be involved in supporting the transformation of health technology in the Ministry of Health through Network Strengthening and the Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative (BGSi).
BGSi is a new initiative of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH). The initiative 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.
The initiative aims to build a national asset established under the Indonesia Ministry of Health with two major focusses. First, to establish a national biobank focused on six conditions (diabetes, cancer, stroke, tuberculosis, 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 second, to generate Whole Genome Sequence information, for each of those participants, that will be curated in a national database. Samples and genomics information from healthy participants will also be collected and generated by this initiative. All samples and data will be made available to researchers nationally and internationally through BGSi.
The initiative will be organized around a headquarter facility located in Jakarta, housed in the MOH repository building and the historical Eijkman building, that will host the biobank and WGS labs respectively. BGSi HQ will manage the registry system and provide technical support for the Hubs and the entire ecosystem. A second and just as important part of the ecosystem is the hospitals (referred to as HUBs) where each HUB is in charge of managing activities related to recruitment, sample collection and tertiary analysis for the disease it has been assigned.
Therefore, UNDP is seeking a Bioinformatics Assistant to support the collection, management, and analysis of genomics data using computer-based tools and systems. He/she will assist in performing primary analysis of human Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) data and contribute to the development and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines for processing data generated from various Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms. The role also includes providing operational support by coordinating service requests, following established procedures, and proactively addressing potential timing or delivery issues to ensure smooth execution of bioinformatics workflows.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support in managing Genomics Data
- Support the preparation for the certification of BGSi genomics laboratory
- Supports team in the development bioinformatics tools
- Reviews and analyses requirements or problems and assists in the implementation of bioinformatics analysis
- Develop databases to compile vast amounts of information from activities such as annotation, variant calling, etc
- Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to support clinicians/scientists at the assigned hospital/Hub for each stage of bioinformatics analysis
- Recommends improvements and alternative solutions to resolve problems
- Provides follow-up with Hubs, external collaborators and various stakeholders
- Support knowledge building, knowledge sharing and capacity building
- Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities, including to the design and delivery of tools, materials for workshops, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action.
- Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally, regionally, and internationally that relate to the work of the assigned project.
- Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.
- 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 is 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.
- Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced
The direct supervisor of this activities is Lab Manager BGSI (NPSA 8). She/He will work closely with project team (FMTA, BGSI, and other projects in HEART related to Bio Informatic Biomedical & Genome Science Initiative), operations units, and programme staff in the office to provide Technical Assistance and advice regarding biomedical and genome science-related issues and to ensure adequate exchange of information.
Competencies
Core
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
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act With Determination
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to delivercalmly 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
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand theirusage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower othersto use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.
Business management
Working with Evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and modeldata with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting
decision-making
Information Management & Technology
IT project management
Capacity to manage ICT projects, using IT methodologies and approaches such as agile deployment and/or waterfall system development methods. PMP and PRINCE2 certification or equivalent desirable.
2030 agenda-
people
Gender
Gender and Intersectional Analysis
Business management
Monitoring 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
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Business Management
Project management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and controlresources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goal
Business Management
Knowledge generation
Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations
Required Skills And Experience
Min. Academic Education
Secondary education is required. or
University Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computer Science will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Min. yearsof relevant Work experience Minimum of 5 years (with high School) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of working experience including at least 1 year experience in Whole Genome Sequencing/Genome Assembly Construction/ Transcriptome/Exome Data Analysis/ Omicsdata (metagenomics) is required.
Required Skillsand Competencies
- Experience in performing qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to support clinicians/scientists at the assigned hospital/Hub for each stage of bioinformatics analysis
- Excellentskill in usingcomputers and officesoftware packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database
Desired Additional Skills And Competencies
- Experiencewith Cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud), Linux/UNIX, Python, R/Bioconductor packages and scripting.
- Experiencewith SQL databases and topics such as bulk data entry,query optimization, schema design and ORMs.
- Experienceworking with a variety of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data formats and NGS data manipulation tools.
- Broad knowledge of related bioinformatics resources and databases
- Knowledgeof variant callingand annotation tools.
- Experiencein Application of statistical methodsto data analysis
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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