Vaga Servisu – Finance and Administration Officer – CARE in Timor-Leste

 

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Finance and Administration Officer

Position title	Finance and Admin Officer - The Strengthened Local Civil Society Organizations for Responsive and Accountable Governance in Human Rights and Gender Equality in Timor-Leste Project
Location	Dili, Timor-Leste
Reports to	Project Manager – CSO Strengthening project
Grade	4
Position type	Fixed - Term, Full-Time
Start date/timeframe	March 2026
Application deadline	5 February 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 Finance and Admin Officer, who is responsible for the Finance and Admin Officer which will manage all financial tasks related to the project, including recording and reporting. He or she will also oversee administrative functions such as logistics and procurement.

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

• Under the supervision of the project manager, prepare requests for payments, cash advance based on the project needs
• Preparing acquittal for all activities related to projects
• Ensure the financial transaction for project expenditure is processed, authorized, verified and recorded properly in compliance with CTL policy and procedures and donor requirement.
• Provide support to partners in relation to Donor report and inquiries needed
• Review partner report and provide feedback to partner report in case mistakes happen
• Providing sufficient financial support issues for project team based on finance requirement 
• Support budget preparation, expenditure, tracking and timely financial report
• Assist the project personnel in preparing and submitting the monthly sheet
• Ensure proper documentation for project payment and deposit
• With the guidance from the Deputy Finance Manager for the project, support the development of the project financial report
• Ensure that the project staff contact lists, including project key stakeholders, are well maintained and easy to access
• Maintain a proper project staff database

2. Selection criteria

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, administration, or any other relevant areas
• 3 years or more of professional experience in the relevant area, including but not limited to financial accounting, monitoring and reporting, budget planning, processing of transactions, use of financial management systems, audit.
• Proven experience in handling projects finance and administration management
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, ability to identify issues and formulate options/recommendations.
• Demonstrated good knowledge of procurement functions, such as procurement of office equipment and supplies
• Excellent numerical skills
• Demonstrated strong problem solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in Tetum and good English skills desirable.

 

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 17:00 local time on 5th of February 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