Vaga Servisu - National Staff for the Economic and Development Cooperation Section - The Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste

 

JOB VACANCY

The Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste is now seeking a National Staff for the Economic and Development Cooperation Section.

Position Title: National Staff

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Starting Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

1. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High proficiency in English and Tetum (professional writing, interpretation, etc.). Portuguese is optional.
• Advanced knowledge of economics and development cooperation activities
• Advanced capability in research and analysis
• Advanced skills in PC (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point etc.)
• Advanced communication skills to work in multi-cultural environment
• At least three years of work experience as full-time employee (preferred)
• Residence in Dili or proximity of Dili

2. CONDITIONS

        The selected National Staff will work in the Economic and Development Cooperation

• Section, Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste.
• Salary: According to the Embassy of Japan’s regulations
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:45-17:30, including one-hour lunch break.
• Overtime and weekend work may also be requested.
• Expected Starting date: December 1, 2026
• Place of Work: Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste (Avenida de Portugal, Pantai Kelapa, Dili)

3. JOB DESCRIPTION

• Collect and compile information on economic and development topics on a daily basis.
• Collect information and data on Timor-Leste’s economy by conducting research on open sources and communicating with the relevant personnel of the Government of Timor-Leste.
• Accompany the officials to meetings, events and ceremonies for development cooperation projects and provide interpretation and other services.
• Other assistant tasks for the diplomats of the Embassy.

4. HOW TO APPLY

   1.  Please send the following 8 documents by email to ecas.di@di.mofa.go.jp

• Application Form (Please download from here)
• CV in English with your recent photo attached
• A personal statement in English (within 500 words)
• A letter of recommendation in English
• A copy of graduation certificate of the latest academic history
• A copy of Identification Card
• A copy of the map of the commuting route between the Embassy of Japan in TimorLeste and the applicant’s residence
• A copy of the valid criminal record (issued within 6 months)

   2. Please note that those who do not have a valid work permit in Timor-Leste or an
incomplete application will not be considered for this position

   3. Deadline for application: November 3, 2026

• Only selected candidates will be invited to a written examination on November 6, 2026, and interview in English on Monday, November 9, 2026.
• No phone calls regarding this matter will be accepted.
• Submitted application documents will not be returned.