Research Analyst

DT Global, LLC; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Global Asia Pacific seeks a Research Analyst to support Indonesia's KITA SEHAT program with high-quality research and policy analysis across primary health care, nutrition, health systems strengthening, One Health, and health security.

The role involves literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative analyses, and translating findings into practical policy recommendations for national and subnational government partners, with strong emphasis on GEDSI and inclusive approaches.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or related field with relevant experience.
• At least 8 years in research design, data collection, and synthesis.
• Experience with Government of Indonesia and development partners.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in STATA, Tableau, ATLAS.ti, NVIVO for data analysis.
• Experience with literature reviews, primary data collection, and microdata analysis (Susenas, BPJS etc.).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to collaborate with government and partners.
• Knowledge of GEDSI principles and inclusive research methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses in nutrition, PHC, and One Health.
• Participate in technical discussions with Bappenas, KITA SEHAT and stakeholders.
• Support Advisory Panel by developing policy briefs on thematic areas.
• Coordinate with KITA SEHAT PMT and provide quarterly activity summaries.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Data interpretation

Qualitative/Quantitative research

Education

Master's degree in public health

Tools

STATA

Tableau

ATLAS.ti

NVIVO

Job description

Program Background

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation (KITA SEHAT) is a bilateral initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia to support the transformation of Indonesia’s human and animal health systems, policy, and governance. The program is funded for up to AUD 100 million over eight years (2025-2033) and is delivered in two four-year phases.

KITA SEHAT is delivered in partnership with the Government of Indonesia at both the national and subnational levels. At the national level, the program works with the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Agriculture. At the subnational level, KITA SEHAT partners with the provincial governments of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Jawa Barat, and Papua Barat Daya, as well as selected United Nations (UN) agencies such as WHO, UNICEF, and UNFPA. The program supports the implementation of Indonesia's National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029 by contributing to the achievement of National Priorities 2 and 4.

The goal of the program is to Indonesia progresses toward 'health for all' as an integral part of achieving its long-term inclusive economic growth and human capital development goals. To achieve this, the program works towards four interconnected end-of-program outcomes (EOPOs) that collectively contribute to a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive health system:

• Primary health care policy and governance - by 2033, national and selected subnational authorities have adopted improved primary health policies, service delivery approaches and governance arrangements.
• Primary health services - 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, mitigation and management of acute and emerging health threats.

KITA SEHAT focuses on the health priorities that matter most to local communities. It puts women, people with disability, and marginalized groups at the centre of health system change and builds in climate resilience along the way. We do this by bringing together the following four approaches such as One Health, Climate Resilience, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Locally Led Development (LLD).

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

Background

Reducing stunting is a key national development priority under Indonesia's National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN). Under the RPJMN 2025-2029, the Government of Indonesia has committed to stunting reduction, with a target to reduce national stunting prevalence to 14.2% by 2029. This important initiative supports Indonesia's progression toward achieving 'health for all', which is a crucial component in human capital development as outlines in the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) for 2025-2045.

According to the Kemenkes (2024), Indonesia had a stunting prevalence of 19.8% for children under 5. There has been strong progress in reducing stunting, which was 39.6% nationally 20 years earlier. While Indonesia has made progress in reducing stunting prevalence over the past decade, persistent geographic disparities, decentralised governance arrangements, and coordination challenges across sectors continue to affect implementation quality and equity. For example, in Nusa Tenggara Timur, where KITA SEHAT has a provincial office, the current stunting prevalence is 37%, 17% above the national average.

Achieving this target will require accelerated reductions, strengthened national-subnational alignment, improved monitoring and data use, and enhanced integration of nutrition interventions within primary health care and related sectors. Given this need, Bappenas - which leads the delivery of RPJMN for Indonesia and is KITA SEHAT's primary GoI counterpart - has requested technical support across primary health care and nutrition to enable:

• Stronger policy coherence between national and subnational levels
• Improved integration of nutrition within primary health care and health system strengthening
• Better alignment between health, agriculture, education and social protection and village-level planning and financing
• Strengthened monitoring, evaluation and adaptive learning.

KITA SEHAT will establish an Advisory Panel to provide strategic and technical advice to Bappenas to strengthen governance, coordination, planning and implementation of health and nutrition programs as well as other related health priorities.

The Role

The Research Analyst will support the Bappenas by providing high-quality research, analytical, and evidence generation to inform policy development, programme implementation, and strategic decision-making across KITA SEHAT's technical priority areas, including primary health care, nutrition, health systems strengthening, One Health, and health security. The position contributes to KITA SEHAT's objectives by strengthening the use of evidence to support government-led reforms, improve programme effectiveness, and promote adaptive learning at national and subnational levels.

The Research Analyst will undertake policy analysis, literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative research, and evidence synthesis to support technical advisory work with Bappenas. The role will contribute to the development of policy briefs, analytical reports, presentations, and other knowledge products, while supporting programme monitoring, evaluation, and learning by translating research findings into practical recommendations that inform policy and implementation.

The successful candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in public health research, health policy analysis, implementation research, monitoring and evaluation, and data analysis, together with strong analytical and writing skills. Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, synthesising complex evidence, and preparing high-quality technical products for government and development partners is essential. The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences is highly desirable.

The key deliverables of the position are to provide the following:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analytical in thematic areas of nutrition, primary health care and health system, and One Health.
• Participate various technical discussions required on thematic areas to be analysed in coordination with Bappenas, KITA SEHAT, the Health and Nutrition Advisory Panel, and the related stakeholders.
• Analyse of best practices in policies, strategies, and programs, and provide support to the Advisory Panel in developing policy briefs on the relevant thematic areas.
• Coordinate with KITA SEHAT PMT and provide quarterly summary report of activities conducted.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum master's degree in public health, social sciences, economics, statistics, epidemiology, development studies, or another relevant field, and demonstrated experience in health systems, public health, health policy, nutrition, One Health, or related fields.
• Proven experience (at least 8 years) in research design, data collection, analysis, and synthesis, including literature reviews, policy analysis, evidence synthesis and analytical assessment using appropriate methodologies.
• Experience in working with the Government of Indonesia and/or development partners, with an understanding of Indonesia's health system, policy environment, and decentralised governance.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience preparing research reports, policy briefs, technical papers, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data, using appropriate research methods and analytical software such as STATA, Tableau, ATLAS.ti, NVIVO.
• Strong focus on literature reviews, primary data collection, and microdata analysis (Susenas, BPJS sample, SKI, SSGI, NHA).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with government counterparts, technical experts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and the ability to incorporate inclusive approaches into research design, analysis, and reporting.

Why join KITA SEHAT?

KITA SEHAT is implemented by DT Global.

KITA SEHAT encourages women and people with disability to apply. KITA SEHAT 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.

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 Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

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.

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.