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Project Manager

 

Position title	Project manager – Climate Change Program
Location	Dili, Timor-Leste
Reports to	Senior Program Manager
Grade	7
Position type	Fixed - Term, Full-Time
Start date/timeframe	2 February 2026
Application deadline	11 January 2026
Application process	Send CV and application letter via email to hr.tls@careint.org  OR HR unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.

 

1. The role

CARE in Timor – Leste is currently seeking a Project Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the effective implementation of the project, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with donor requirements and CARE International standards.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role are as follows.

• Provide strategic leadership, technical guidance, and overall management of the consortium to ensure the project meets high standards of quality, compliance, and reporting, in line with the Project Proposal and budget to achieve its intended outcomes.
• Coordinate and document regular project meetings for planning, information sharing and progress monitoring with the Senior Program Manager and the Steering Committee. Ensure timely and open communication with Program Manager to facilitate informed decision making.
• Provide supervision to Deputy Project Managers, MEL Officer, Senior Finance and Administration Officer, and technical supervision to the Project Coordinators from the local partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, relevant government ministries, local and international NGOs, and other development agencies at the national level
• Lead the monthly coordination meetings with local partners to track the activity workplan, ensure adaptive management, full compliance and timely and accurate reporting.
• 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 TL and CARE Australia team.
• Ensure the ongoing capacity building and learning opportunities for local partners.
• Develop and regularly update the Project PHSEA Risk Matrix.
• 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.

 

For more information about this position, visit this link: ​CARE Job Description -Project Manager.pdf​

 

2. Selection criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in community development, environment studies, project management, agriculture or related field is required. A master’s degree is considered an advantage.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in project management within international development organizations.
• Strong track record and knowledge of project cycle management, donor compliance, particularly DFAT standard.
• Strong partnership and consortium management, gender transformation, and safeguarding framework and practices.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills, with experience engaging government, civil society, and other stakeholders.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

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 before 0800 local time on 11th of January 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.

 

Note

This position is contracted in Timor-Leste, and in return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development within an innovative and forward-thinking environment, plus a comprehensive national staff benefits package.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and People with a Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 were requested