Director of Finance and Operations

The Role

CARE in Timor-Leste is recruiting for the Director of Finance and Operations position. Reporting to the Country Director, the Director of Finance and Operations assists with the overall management of the Country Office and contributes to the overall development and attainment of long-term strategic objectives as a member of the Country Office Senior Management team.

The Director is a proven and experienced professional that manages key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and is a representative on the Senior Management Team (SMT).

The Director is responsible for leading and directing all financial and operational functions of the Country Office, including field offices. This role ensures strategic oversight, compliance, and efficiency across finance, procurement, logistics, fleet management, warehousing, safety & security, administration, and field office support.

The role directly line manages a Logistics Manager and two Deputy Finance Managers and has a particular focus to train, coach and mentor key staff in the team. This position is a national staff contract, based in Dili, with regular travel required to other field offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or related field; or equivalent extensive strategic and practical experience in financial and operational management with an international NGO or similar organization in Timor-Leste.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of senior leadership experience in finance and operations, preferably with an international NGO or similar organization in Timor-Leste
• Proven ability to manage complex financial and operational systems
• Strong people management, coaching, and team-building skills
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building of staff, and local partner staff
• High-level analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills in English and Tetum
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial management systems

How to Apply

To apply to this position, please email your application letter and Curriculum Vitae with contact details for three references to [email protected] or submit to HR Unit, CARE in Timor-Leste, Bairo Pite, Dili.