Vaga Servisu - Community Development Officer –BRASS PROJECT - World Vision Timor-Leste

Job Title: Community Development Officer –BRASS PROJECT

Organization: World Vision

Application Deadline: 12 August 2025

Location: Covalima

 

Summary:

World Vision is seeking a passionate Community Development Facilitator to promote transformational development by engaging communities, building trust with stakeholders, and empowering vulnerable groups. The role involves facilitating inclusive community participation, applying transformational development principles, and strengthening local ownership of development programs.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate understanding of World Vision’s development approach in the community.
• Promote inclusive participation, especially of vulnerable groups.
• Build partnerships with local stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities and community impact.
• Support advocacy and social accountability to improve services for children and families.
• Assist with M&E data collection and project learning.
• Participate in local community life and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, community development, agriculture, or related field.
• Experience in livelihoods, re-greening, agriculture, or community facilitation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and cultural sensitivity skills.
• Familiarity with community development principles and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information:

• Participation in spiritual and community events is expected.
• Must be willing to live and work closely with the community.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should apply through the Workday System by clicking on Careers

 

World Vision Timor-Leste applies the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WV Timor-Leste’s work. World Vision Timor-Leste is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage candidates of diverse background, women and different-abled, to apply.