Vaga Servisu - National Project Manager - UNDP Timor-Leste

Vaga Servisu TL Tuesday, January 06, 2026

National Project Manager in Timor-Leste

Are you an experienced professional passionate about governance, social cohesion, and community development? The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has opened applications for a National Project Manager to lead a vital initiative in Dili, Timor-Leste.

Role Overview

The National Project Manager will oversee the daily implementation and monitoring of UNDP’s Social Cohesion Project. This project aims to empower excluded groups—specifically youth and women—while strengthening the trust between local communities and government institutions.

  • Job ID: 30777
  • Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
  • Agency: UNDP
  • Grade: NPSA-11 (National Personnel Service Agreement)
  • Contract Duration: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
  • Application Deadline: January 19, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Plan timelines, manage budgets, and ensure all activities meet the high-quality standards set by UNDP.
  • Technical Design: Draft concept notes and Terms of Reference (ToRs) for project activities.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation: Develop frameworks to track progress and conduct field visits to ensure real-world impact.
  • Partnership Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with national justice and security institutions, the g7+, and civil society organizations.
  • Strategic Reporting: Coordinate work plans and periodic narrative/expenditure reports for UNDP and development partners.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: * Master’s Degree with 7 years of relevant experience, OR

    • Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of relevant experience.
    • Fields: Law, Human Rights, Political Science, International/Development Studies, or related areas.
  • Languages: Fluency in English and Tetun is required. Proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable.

  • Core Competencies: * Innovation & Agility: Ability to offer new ideas and adapt to changing situations.

    • Empathy: Strong skills in understanding different cultural, social, and political contexts.
    • Strategic Thinking: Ability to handle complex data and synthesize it into viable solutions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official UNDP Oracle Cloud portal: 

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