Background
World Vision Timor-Leste (WVTL) is a faith-based humanitarian and development organization committed to enhancing the well-being of children, youth, and communities. Operating in Timor-Leste since 1995, WVTL currently implements programs across Aileu, Baucau, Bobonaro, Covalima, Oecusse, Manatuto, and Ermera.
About the POWER Project
The POWER project empowers vulnerable women (aged 18–40) across rural communities to access economic opportunities, build alternative livelihoods, and engage in decision-making. The project promotes inclusive entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and digital financial inclusion.
Incubator Program – Part 1: Business Competition
WVTL will award a sub-grant of EUR 60,000 to a selected CSO/CBO to:
- Organize a business pitching competition for small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Select and provide seed funding to businesses that promote women's and youth's economic participation, support green/circular economy models, and encourage digital inclusiveness
- Ensure sector diversity (e.g., tourism, handicrafts, agribusiness, renewable energy)
- Connect the grantees with POWER's Part 2 of the digitalization initiative program
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
General Requirements:
- Must operate in Covalima or Oecusse
- Must be a non-profit, non-state CSO
Selection Criteria:
- Program Alignment & Impact (50%)
- Operational & Financial Capacity (50%)
Timeline
- Tender Opening: 1 September 2025
- Deadline of Proposal Submission: 15 September 2025 at 5 p.m.
- Proposal Review: 18-19 September 2025
- Bidding and Selection Process: 26 September 2025
- Final Approval: 30 September 2025
- Estimation Time of Contract: 6 October 2025
How to Apply
Submit your proposal addressing the selection and proposal criteria via email to
[email protected] or submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope directly to the World Vision Timor-Leste office before the deadline.
