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Finance and Administration Officer

Position title	Finance and Administration Officer – Cash and Voucher Assistance Project
Location	Viqueque, Timor-Leste
Reports to	Deputy Finance Manager – Projects
Grade	4
Position type	Fixed - Term, Full-Time
Start date/timeframe	August 2026 The contract is for a period of five (5) months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and unit/project requirements.
Application deadline	10 July 2026
Application process	Send CV and application letter via email to hr.tls@careint.org

 

1. The role

The Finance and Administration Officer for the Cash and Voucher Assistance Project will oversee financial management and administrative operations by supporting budgeting, expenditure control, reporting, payment processing, Cash Transfer Programming and maintaining audit-ready records while ensuring smooth field office operations and logistics and travel support for the project teams.

 

The Officer ensures compliance with DFAT and CARE policies by strengthening internal controls, supporting audits, promoting fraud prevention, and providing flexible support to the wider finance team and country office operations.

 

For more information about this position, visit this link: Job Description - Finance and Administration Officer - Cash and Voucher Assistance Project.pdf

 

2. Selection criteria

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 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, project administration support, and use of financial management systems
• Proven experience in cash and voucher programming
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, ability to identify issues and formulate options/recommendations.
• Demonstrated strong problem solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in Tetum and good English skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Good communication and coordination and stakeholder skills

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  before 0800 local time on 10 July 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

 

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 that were requested.