Vaga Servisu - Project Manager - CARE in Timor-Leste

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Project Manager

 

Position title	Project Manager – Cash and Voucher Assistance and Early Action Fund
Location	Viqueque, Timor-Leste with frequent travel to Dili
Reports to	Program Director
Grade	7
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

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 leadership, overall management and day-to-day coordination of both Cash and Voucher Assistance and Early Action Fund projects to ensure the projects meet high standards of quality, compliance, and reporting, in line with the Project Proposal and budget to achieve its intended outcomes.
• Provide supervision to Early Action Fund Senior Project Officer, Cach and Voucher Assistance Specialist, Cash and Voucher Assistance Field Officer, Safeguarding and Protection Officer, Water and Livelihoods Officer, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer and Finance Officer.
• 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, CARE Australia and CARE UK team.
• Ensure the ongoing capacity building and learning opportunities for local partners.
• Develop and regularly update the Project PHSEA Risk Matrix with CA support.
• 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 Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer plan, oversee data collection (including disability-disaggregated data), and facilitate reflection workshops and learning briefs.
• Maintain consistent communication with the 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 Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer, and lead initiatives aligned with the Gender Program Quality unit’s priorities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the team as needed.

2. Selection criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in community development, social studies, project management, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, particularly humanitarian response and Cash and Voucher Assistance within international development organizations.
• Strong knowledge of project cycle management, donor compliance in the humanitarian response.
• Strong partnership management, gender transformation concept, and safeguarding.
• Proven experience in building the capacity of staff and partners, with strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills, with experience engaging government, civil society, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced team environment.
• 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  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.