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For every child, Health 

To accelerate the reduction of malaria cases to achieve the malaria elimination goal in these areas, UNICEF provided direct assistance to the provincial health offices (PHOs) and district health offices (DHOs) in Papua, aiming to directly influence policy development, program management and service delivery with the ultimate goal to protect children and pregnant women from the devastating effects of the malaria. A total of 5 consultants will be recruited to work in close collaboration with local government and other partners to achieve this goal. This particular position is based in Asmat (single district). The consultancy is expected to last approximately 14.5 months, concluding on 15 December 2026.

How can you make a difference? 

Indonesia is aiming to achieve malaria elimination by 2030. Currently, there are 407 of 514 districts (79 per cent) declared malaria-free. To reach the elimination target by 2030, the country needs to accelerate efforts to have around 18-20 districts certified as malaria-free annually. In some districts, the progress is stagnant or even worsening, with an increasing number of malaria cases reported during the last five years.

As part of the Country Program Action Plan (CPAP) for the cooperation between the Government of Indonesia and UNICEF for 2021 – 2025, UNICEF will provide support in accelerating malaria reduction toward elimination in eastern Indonesia provinces, especially in Papua and West Papua, where 93 per cent of malaria cases occurred.

To date, malaria incidence is highest in the Papua provinces with Annual Parasite Incidence (API) 104.7 in 2025. Among its 42 districts/kabupaten in all regions, challenging districts including the nine very high endemic districts: Mimika, Mamberamo Raya, Keerom, Sarmi, Kabupaten Jayapura, Kep. Yapen, Waropen, Asmat, and Kota Jayapura. The API in these nine districts exceeded 100 cases per 1,000 population in 2024. Papua region achieved a remarkable milestone, when South Sorong and Pegunungan Afrak districts achieved malaria elimination status in 2023 and 2025.

Under the supervision of Health Officer based in Jayapura, the consultant will focus on the following tasks:
1. Hold monthly monitoring and review meetings with partners, plus quarterly technical reviews in each district.
2. Develop policy briefs, fact sheets, and other knowledge products for advocacy and evidence-based policymaking.
3. Ensure public and private facilities follow standard malaria diagnosis and treatment protocols, integrating maternal and child health programs.
4. Provide technical support for vector control and larval source management through community-based initiatives.
5. Strengthen malaria surveillance by enhancing data analysis, recording, and reporting using Sismal Ver 3.0.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TOR Malaria Consultant for Papua TMS.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Education: Medical doctor or Bachelor’s degree in health/ health related subject
• Work Experience: At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of public health
• Experience with government, health systems and administration regulations
• Experience in malaria program is an advantage
• Experience in Eastern Indonesia is an advantage
• Pro-active and resourceful, effective communication skills in negotiating and liaising with counterparts and partners
• Fluency in English & Bahasa Indonesia

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:  

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