In conducting their work in Indonesia, OUCRU Indonesia is assisted by Alliance for Emerging and Re-emerging Disease Threats in Asia Foundation (ALERTAsia), a local foundation assisting in research grant management and capacity building for local researchers.
Through ALERTAsia, we are seeking a communications professional with some experience working in the nonprofit sector to run the position of "Discovery Research Academy Leader". S/he will be responsible for leading Indonesia-based delivery of a new and exciting collaborative project between OUCRU Indonesia, OUCRU-Vietnam, and Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) in Thailand. S/he will deliver the Academy programme in close collaboration with two other Discovery Research Academy Leaders based in Thailand (MORU) and Vietnam (OUCRU-VN). S/he should be a PhD-holder wishing to diversify their skillset within a research support role. The MORU and OUCRU Discovery Research Academy (herein referred to as "The Academy'') is a Wellcome-funded project aiming to support the career development of early career SEA researchers. The Academy will enroll early- and mid-career post-doctoral researchers from our networks across Asian LMICs to participate in bespoke workshops, have fully embedded mentorship from senior Wellcome Asia and Africa Programme scientists and grant writing experts to develop subsequent grant applications. They will have access to seed awards to generate preliminary data and collaborations that will support Wellcome applications. Our Academy goals are to empower Asian LMIC researchers to apply for Wellcome Discovery (and other) research awards, support local partners to develop their own research capacity, and grow a strong and engaged research community in the region. This position will be supervised by the Director of OUCRU Indonesia, closely assisted by the Regional Academic Training Leader, to ensure seamless coordination of the Discovery Research Academy across the region.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Develop a communications and recruitment strategy for the Academy both in-house, via local collaborators and regionally.
2. Deliver the Academy workshop program including identification of trainers and mentors as appropriate.
3. Administer resources, including operational budgets and seed award allocation; and work with both internal staff and training vendors to develop and deliver training.
4. Monitor and evaluate Academy provisions to ensure continuous improvement.
5. Work effectively and communicate proactively with other Academy leaders, OUCRU management, key colleagues in HR and others as required.
6. Coordinate and attend Academy Secretariat meetings, and prepare reports for all key stakeholders.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
• PhD-holder in clinical medicine, life sciences, social sciences or similar.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills both in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Passionate in supporting capacity building within academic research.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills.
• Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and related business and communication tools.
Desired:
• 1-3 years post-PhD experience in leading and managing research projects.
• Experience in mentoring and training research staff.
• Knowledge and experience of training methodology, or training course design, would be advantageous.
• Experienced in building/maintaining local and regional networks.
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a one-year contract with possible extension, and remuneration package that includes annual leave, sick leave, THR, compensation money, optional private medical cover, BPJS Kesehatan, and not to mention fully paid income tax and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (JAMSOSTEK). The salary shall be competitive and dependent upon qualifications and salary history.
Duty Station
Jakarta
How to Apply
Application requirements (Cover Letter, CV, three names and addresses of professional referees, and your salary history) should be sent via email to: hro@alertasia.org. Please quote the reference "OUCRU ID_DRAL" on your email subject.
Please submit your application not later than Sunday, 28 January 2024; 24:00 p.m.
Thank you.
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