Vaga Servisu - Program Manager - Oxfam in Timor-Leste

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Oxfam in Timor-Leste is recruiting!

 

Oxfam in Timor-Leste has a vacancy, open for creative, passionate, and enthusiastic people to join our team!

 

Application is now open for the role of Program Manager (Strengthening Civil Society to Promote Good Governance in Timor-Leste).

 

We offer:

• competitive salary and medical allowance, monthly phone, and data allowance
• generous annual leave, sick leave, compassionate and cultural leave entitlements
• Medical allowance for residence staff and medical insurance as per Oxfam Australia policy for non-residence staff.
• flexible work hours, substantial paternity, maternity, and carers leave, and family-friendly work arrangements.

Join the Oxfam team, expand your career opportunities, and together make a difference for a Timor-Leste that brings rights, equality, and prosperity to all people. 

 

1.       Summary of Role and Responsibility

The Program Manager – Strengthening Civil Society to Promote Good Governance in Timor-Leste is responsible for coordinating and delivering agreed program strategies, while also contributing to their strategic development. The program aims to enhance good governance and inclusive development through constructive engagement between Civil Society Actors (CSAs) and government institutions, with a strong emphasis on the active participation of socially marginalized groups, including women, youth, and people with disabilities.

 

The Program Manager is responsible for leading all stages of program planning, execution, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). This role ensures that all activities are aligned with Oxfam’s partnership approach and program objectives

 

2.     Type of Contract

Location: This Position is based in Dili, Timor-Leste

 

Type of Contract: Fixed term. This position is full-time, National Position, Open for national staff only. 

 

3.     Skills and Experience required

• experience in leading a project and coordinating internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of program strategy, including collaboration with other program units—such as in-country affiliates, colleagues from other country programs, to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Experience supporting civil society partners advocacy, policy, program technical and implementation capacity.
• Experience networking with and supporting civil society and working with government in Timor-Leste is essential.
• Experience working in Timor-Leste required.
• Prior experience in managing an EU grant is desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Development Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Social Sciences, or equivalent and/or equivalent years of professional experience.
• Knowledge in land rights and CSO capacity development. 
• Good coordination skills and ability to work across cross cultural teams on shared priorities.
• Written, reading and spoken English
• Good written, reading, and spoken Tetum are essential.

5. How to Apply

Applicants can submit and request a detailed position description from Benigna Vicente Martins, People Learning and Development Coordinator, by emailing benignam@oxfam.org.au

 

Applicants shall submit application letters outlining experience related to the role (no longer than 2 pages) and a CV (no longer than 4 pages). No certificates, copies of qualifications, or testimonials are required at this stage of application, and these will not be included in the consideration of candidate suitability.

 

Application Deadlines

 

Applications must be submitted by 11 August 2025, 5 pm Dili Time.

 

It is required that applicants must submit valid Bom comportment from the Ministry of Justice for residence applicants and a police certificate for non-residence applicants If applicants are successful in the recruitment process.

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Oxfam is a child-safe organization, and successful applicants will be required to sign the Oxfam International Employee Code of Conduct and submit a Criminal register certificate from their home country or Bom Comportamentu from the Ministry of Justice for Timorese before signing the employment contract with Oxfam.

 

Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.