District Coordinator – Papua Barat Daya

DT Global, LLC; Tangerang; Hybrid; IDR 167,400,000 - 279,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Global Asia Pacific is seeking a District Coordinator for the KITA SEHAT program in Papua Barat Daya. You will liaise with district-level government agencies and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Annual Work Plan and EOPOs.

The role focuses on improving primary health policy, service quality, workforce capability, and health security through district-level leadership. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of program management experience in public health, strong understanding of

Qualifications

• 5+ years in managing program implementation in public health or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian government systems at sub-national/district level.
• Excellent oral and written communication in Bahasa Indonesia; English desirable.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with local government officials and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of district health priorities, system bottlenecks and opportunities, and translate national/provincial priorities into district workplans.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with district government, Puskesmas, communities, CSOs and development partners.
• Coordinate and monitor KITA SEHAT activities at district level with provincial/national teams.
• Identify implementation risks and facilitate timely resolutions with counterparts.
• Track progress, results and lessons learned; contribute to reporting at district, provincial and national levels.
• Promote GEDSI, climate resilience and One Health integration in district activities.
• Represent KITA SEHAT at district coordination meetings.

Skills

Public health

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, public policy, veterinary medicine, or a related field

Job description

Program Background

TheAustralia-Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation(KITASEHAT)is a joint initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia to support the transformation of Indonesia’s human and animal health systems, policy, and governance.The programruns foreight years (2025–2033), with total funding of up to AUD 100 million.Phase1runsfrom August 2025 to June 2029,investing aboutAUD 50 million.Phase 2 will extend the program out to 2033,pendingagreement between theGovernments of Australia and Indonesia.

TheAustralia-Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation(KITASEHAT)is a joint initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia to support the transformation of Indonesia’s human and animal health systems, policy, and governance.The programruns foreight years (2025–2033), with total funding of up to AUD 100 million.Phase1runsfrom August 2025 to June 2029,investing aboutAUD 50 million.Phase 2 will extend the program out to 2033,pendingagreement between theGovernments of Australia and Indonesia.

KITA SEHATis fundedand managed byAustralia’sDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) andimplemented byDT Global. Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Kementerian PPN/Bappenas)is the primary coordinatingministry forthe program,in partnership withthe Ministry of Health,the Ministry of Agricultureand subnational governments in Jawa Barat,NusaTenggaraTimur and Papua Barat Daya.

The programworks towards four end-of-program outcomes (EOPOs):

• Primary healthcare policy and governance–by 2033,national and selected subnational authorities have adopted improved primary health policies, service deliveryapproachesand governance arrangements.

• Primary healthservices–by 2033,selected subnational authorities have improved the quality of and access to primary health services with a focus on stunting prevention and the inclusion of women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.

• Health system enablers–by 2033,national and selected subnational authorities have enhanced core workforce capabilities in critical human and animal health system enabling functions.

• Health security–by 2033,national and selected subnational authorities have increased capacity for health security and animal health policy development, strategic planning and the assessment,mitigationand management of acute and emerging health threats.

KITA SEHAT is designed toaddress local priorities,ensurewomen and people with disabilities arecentraltohealth system change, and to build climate resilience into how that change is delivered. The programis alignedto Indonesia’s National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029, specifically National Priority 4: Strengthening Human Resources Development, Science, Technology, Education, Health Sport, Gender Equality, and Strengthening the Role of Women, Youth and People with Disabilities.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long‑term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

The District Coordinator will support the implementation of KITA SEHAT activities at the district level. Reporting directly to the Papua Barat Daya Provincial Manager, the role serves as the primary liaison with district-level government agencies and local stakeholders. The District Coordinator will ensure district activities are aligned with the Annual Work Plan, meet performance targets, and contribute to the program's four End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs): improved primary health policy, enhanced health service quality, workforce capability building, and increased health security capacity.

Roles and Responsibilities

• District Planning and Strategic Input: Support analysis of district health priorities, system bottlenecks and opportunities, and translate relevant KITA SEHAT national and provincial priorities into context-appropriate district approaches and workplans.

• Government and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with district government, Puskesmas, communities, CSOs, development partners and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen local ownership, coordination and sustainability.

• Implementation and Technical Coordination: Coordinate and monitor KITA SEHAT activities at district level, working closely with provincial and national technical teams to ensure support responds to district needs and is aligned with the Annual Work Plan and agreed priorities.

• Risk Management and Problem Solving: Identify implementation risks, emerging issues and bottlenecks; facilitate timely resolution with relevant counterparts; and expedite issues requiring provincial or national support or decisions.

• Monitoring, Learning and Reporting: Track progress, results and lessons learned; provide timely district-level updates and evidence; and contribute to programme learning, adaptation and reporting at provincial and national levels.

• Sustainability, GEDSI and Cross‑Sectoral Coordination: Promote government ownership and integration of KITA SEHAT-supported approaches into existing systems, while ensuring consideration of GEDSI, climate resilience and relevant One Health/cross-sectoral priorities.

• Representation: Represent KITA SEHAT at district-level coordination meetings and forums to promote alignment with local government priorities.

Other duties

• Contribute to the effective operation of the organisation by undertaking additional responsibilities that are reasonably within the scope, classification, and capability of the position.

• Demonstrate professional behaviour at all times, including maintaining appropriate workplace attire, communicating respectfully, and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support the achievement of program objectives.

• Support risk management, safeguarding, workplace health and safety, and fraud control measures. This includes promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, and safeguarding principles in all aspects of work.

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About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Education: A bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, public policy, veterinary medicine, or a related field.

• Experience: Demonstrated experience (typically 5+ years) in managing program implementation in public health or related sectors, preferably at the district level.

• Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indonesian government systems and structures at the sub-national/district level.

• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia; proficiency in English is highly desirable.

• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to engage effectively with local government officials and diverse stakeholders.

• Location: Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the assigned district/city in Papua Barat Daya.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded (strong preference for DFAT) development programs in a multi‑culture stakeholder environment, and in an international, compliance‑oriented organisation is highly preferable.

• Strong understanding of the local socio-cultural, geographic and service‑delivery context of Papua Barat Daya, including experience working with diverse and/or remote communities.

• Experience working across primary health care, health security, One Health, nutrition or other relevant health‑system areas.

• Experience supporting government planning, budgeting, policy implementation or health‑system strengthening at subnational level.

• Promoting Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and climate change is a key focus of KITA SEHAT. Applicants with knowledge or experience on either or both will be highly regarded by the selection panel.

GEDSI, Safeguarding, and Climate Resilience

KITA SEHAT applies GEDSI, Safeguarding, and Climate Resilience as cross‑cutting principles across all activities.

The following standard requirements apply for all KITA SEHAT team and activities. Staff are expected to demonstrate how these principles have been considered in the proposed approach:

• Compliance with KITA SEHAT and DFAT child protection policies;

• Commitment to ethical conduct and safeguarding principles;

• Commitment and promote GEDSI principles in conducting event and developing the draft.

• Support for environmentally sustainable practices, including minimising unnecessary printing and promoting digital formats wherefeasible

Why join KITA SEHAT?

KITA SEHAT encourages people with disability to apply, and will provide reasonable accommodation, modification, or adjustment to the work environment for any selected applicant with a disability to support them performing their job.

Amendments to the position’s terms of reference may be made during the period of the engagement as required.

DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

Our organization is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. We are committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, child protection, and bribery prevention.

We want to engage with the right people to deliver our programs. As part of our approach, you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All our staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

• 1) Your CV

• 2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE, Wednesday 18 November 2026

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse SexualOrientation,GenderIdentity andExpression, andSexCharacteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

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Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.