Finance and Administration Officer - Cash and Voucher Assistance Project

The Role

The Finance and Administration Officer for the Cash and Voucher Assistance Project will oversee financial management and administrative operations by supporting budgeting, expenditure control, reporting, payment processing, Cash Transfer Programming and maintaining audit-ready records while ensuring smooth field office operations and logistics and travel support for the project teams.

The Officer ensures compliance with DFAT and CARE policies by strengthening internal controls, supporting audits, promoting fraud prevention, and providing flexible support to the wider finance team and country office operations.

Key Details

• Location: Viqueque, Timor-Leste
• Reports to: Deputy Finance Manager – Projects
• Grade: 4
• Position type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
• Start date: August 2026
• Contract duration: 5 months, with possibility of extension subject to performance and unit/project requirements

Selection Criteria

• Minimum bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 3 years or more of professional experience in the relevant area, including but not limited to financial accounting, monitoring and reporting, budget planning, processing of transactions, project administration support, and use of financial management systems
• Proven experience in cash and voucher programming
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, ability to identify issues and formulate options/recommendations
• Demonstrated strong problem solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills in Tetum and good English skills
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Good communication and coordination and stakeholder skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] before 0800 local time on 10 July 2026. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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Additional Information

This position is contracted in Timor-Leste, and in return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development within an innovative and forward-thinking environment, plus a comprehensive national staff benefits package.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and People with a Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

CARE in Timor-Leste has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse, as well as all forms of harm to children.