Business Development and Marketing Manager

The Role

The purpose of the Business Development and Marketing Manager is to support the implementation of the Lafaek Business Plan, private sector engagement, and the transition of Lafaek into a local Foundation. The role will also provide specific technical advice to support the foundation in sales and marketing, business development, social enterprise practices, market analysis, and working with the private sector. The role will lead the development of critical private and public sector partnerships to support the sustainability of the Lafaek Foundation.

The Business Development and Marketing Manager directly manages three staff members and is expected to pursue a clear and compelling vision and motivate high performance.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, commerce, or other related technical degree.
• Minimum four years of experience in sales and marketing in the Timor-Leste context.
• Experience in the design and development of market analysis and business planning.
• Familiarity with online social media platforms like Facebook and website management.
• Proven track record in managing a private sector partnership portfolio.
• Willingness to travel to the municipalities, including rural areas, for a period of time.
• Proven people management skills.
• Demonstrated high-level organizational, financial, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated strong Leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively leading, people management and motivating a team.
• Demonstrated characteristics in honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Representational skills, including developing networks and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent English and Tetum skills (verbal and written).
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills with an ability to work independently.
• Fully conversant in Office applications.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] OR to Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.