Background
The Coffee and Agroforestry Livelihood Improvement Project (CALIP) is an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported project implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MALFF), Timor-Leste. Its overall objective is to improve coffee-sector productivity, climate resilience, coffee quality, market access, and rural livelihoods. The project targeted 2,000 coffee-producing households in Aileu, Ainaro, Bobonaro, Ermera, Liquica, and Manufahi.
CALIP aims to improve the productivity, quality, market access, and competitiveness of Timor-Leste's coffee sector while strengthening the livelihoods and resilience of smallholder coffee farmers. The project supports coffee farm rehabilitation and rejuvenation, improved production and post-harvest practices, value addition, market development, private-sector engagement, and strengthening of the coffee value chain.
Project Outputs
- Output 1: More productive and climate-resilient coffee and agroforestry production systems established
- Output 2: Coffee quality and market linkages improved
- Output 3: Sector management and coordination improved
- Output 4: Climate resilience of women and youth in coffee-producing communities enhanced
Objective of the Position
The Project Manager will provide overall management, leadership, coordination, and technical oversight for implementation of CALIP and ensure that project activities achieve the agreed outputs and outcomes within the approved scope, budget, quality, and timeframe. The Project Manager shall also provide strategic leadership, oversight of project planning and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, financial management, PMU supervision, and stakeholder engagement to ensure achievement of project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees the establishment of the project management unit in a timely manner
- Manages day-to-day implementation of the project
- Ensures the approved Procurement Plan is executed in line with ADB's procurement policies
- Provides stakeholders, including the ADB and MALFF, with regular updates on project implementation
- Processes all necessary documentation for requesting ADB approval for selected project procurement activities
- Ensures compliance with ADB and MALFF's governance framework and policies
- Establishes project management controls, ensures compliance to project controls and retains relevant documents
- Ensures good collaboration and flow of information between MALFF, DNCPI, ADB contractors/implementing partners, ACT, SEI, and the PSC
- Prepares project reports and other documentation for submission to the Project Director, PSC, and project partners
- Prepare and update annual work plans, procurement plans, and project budgets
- Monitor project risks and implement mitigation measures
- Oversee project financial performance and utilization of project funds
- Supervise PMU personnel and evaluate performance of consultants and service providers
- Ensure monitoring and evaluation systems are functioning effectively and support results-based reporting
- Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Key Deliverables
- Effective overall implementation of CALIP
- Achievement of project outputs, outcomes, and targets
- Annual work plans and budgets prepared and implemented on time
- Procurement and implementation plans effectively managed
- Timely preparation of project progress and financial reports
- Effective coordination with ADB and Government agencies
- Timely resolution of implementation issues and risks
- Effective performance management and supervision of PMU staff and consultants
- Compliance with ADB and Government requirements
- Successful achievement of project objectives and sustainable project results
- Budget monitoring and financial oversight
- Project risk monitoring and mitigation
- Monitoring project performance against results indicators
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics, Business Administration, Project Management, Natural Resource Management, or related fields
- At least 10 years of general working experience and 8 years of experience relevant to the assignment
- At least 5 years of experience in senior project management or management positions
- Previous experience managing donor-financed projects and working on agricultural and rural development highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of project planning, implementation, financial management, procurement, M&E, and reporting
- Demonstrated experience in preparing and implementing annual work plans, budgets, implementation schedules, and project reporting arrangements
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and supervising multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors, and implementing partners
- Experience in coordinating with government agencies, development partners, project steering committees, and community stakeholders in project implementation
- Demonstrated experience in identifying implementation challenges and supporting mitigation measures
- Experience in agriculture, coffee, agroforestry, rural development, or livelihood programs highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating government institutions, development partners, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English and Tetum is mandatory. Portuguese is an advantage
Location and Duration
The Project Manager will be based at the CALIP Project Management Unit (PMU), MALFF, Dili, Timor-Leste, with travel to municipalities and project sites as required.
Duration: November 2026 – December 2028 (22 Months with possibility of extension)
Reporting
The Project Manager will report to the Project Director/Project Steering Committee and MALFF senior management, in accordance with the approved CALIP project implementation arrangements, and will maintain close working coordination with the ADB Project Team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Copies of relevant academic qualifications
- Evidence of relevant professional experience
- Names and contact details of at least two professional referees
- Any other documents required by the CALIP PMU recruitment process
Applications can be sent to [email protected] or apply through ADB's Consultant Management System at https://selfservice.adb.org/OA_HTML/adb/xxcrs/jsp/ADBCsrnFwd.jsp?sel=230444
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Contact persons:
- Egas Brites da Silva (+670 76520453)
- Imelda Valadares Marcal (+670 77049425)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
