Vaga Servisu - Project Manager – Partnership for Gender Equality & Climate Resilience Project - CARE in Timor-Leste

 

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Project Manager – Partnership for Gender Equality & Climate Resilience Project

 

Position title	Project Manager – Partnership for Gender Equality and Climate Resilience Project
Location	Dili, Timor-Leste
Reports to	Program Director
Grade	7
Salary	$ 1,327.00 per month
Position type	Fixed – Term, Full - Time
Start date/timeframe	1 September 2025
Application deadline	15 July 2025
Application process	Send CV and application letter via email to hr.tls@careint.org OR HR unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.

CARE in Timor-Leste has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse, as well as all forms of harm to children.

CARE participates in the global Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). In line with this Scheme, CARE in Timor-Leste will seek a “Statement of Conduct” from all past employers that candidates have been employed by over the last 5 years, specifically related to incidents or investigations into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse during their employment. CARE is also committed to disclosing knowledge of sexual misconduct to other agencies where requested.

1. The role

The Project Manager will assess the overall management of the project under the guidance of the Program Director and with support from the CARE Gender and Program Quality Unit Team. This position requires full-time dedication to effectively carrying out the project and ensuring its success. This position is based in Dili with frequent travel to municipality when necessary.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, technical guidance, and overall management to ensure the project meets high standards of quality, compliance, and reporting, in line with the Project Paper and budget to achieve its intended outcomes.
• Support the creation of monthly activity workplans with local partners and ensure timely and accurate reporting within set deadlines.
• Oversee the effective execution of project activities by local partners, including planning, monitoring, evaluation, and budget management.
• Manage project finances by developing detailed work plans and budgets, monitoring expenditures, and identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Organize and document regular project meetings to track progress, share information, and complete reporting requirements in coordination with the CARE (CA) team.
• Work with the CA team to provide ongoing capacity building and learning opportunities for local partners.
• Develop and regularly update the Project PHSEA Risk Matrix with CA support.
• Lead negotiations and develop Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with local partners, including conducting Partners Capacity Assessments, due diligence, and creating capacity development plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with local partners to ensure they meet their contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) specialist to implement the MEL plan, oversee data collection (including disability-disaggregated data), and facilitate reflection workshops and learning briefs.
• Maintain consistent communication with the CA team and other key stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and secure working environment and ensure compliance with CARE’s safety and security policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and CARE’s values, including respect for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Uphold CARE’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate in working groups related to gender and MEL, and lead initiatives aligned with the GPQ unit’s priorities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the team as needed.

2. Selection criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in community development or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management within international development organizations.
• Strong background in project planning, budgeting, monitoring, partnership management, gender, and safeguarding.
• Proven experience in building the capacity of staff and partners, with strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills, with experience engaging government, civil society, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

 

3. How to apply

Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to hr.tls@careint.org OR to Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.

 

Note

• In return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development fostered within an innovative and forward-thinking environment, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and People with Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• CARE prioritizes the safety of the community members that we work with, particularly the most vulnerable members of society, including women and children. CARE will not tolerate sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse by staff or partners, and has embedded systems to prevent and address safeguarding risks across our operations.
• CARE reserves the right to conduct screening procedure to ensure a child-safe environment.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview