The Role
The Lafaek Social Enterprise Director will lead the foundation's strategic, operational, and financial activities, ensuring alignment with its mission to promote literacy, numeracy, gender equality, and economic development in Timor-Leste. The Director will drive the foundation's transition into a sustainable social enterprise while maintaining its core values and commitment to social impact.
The Lafaek Social Enterprise Director will manage three senior managers (the Lafaek Project Manager, the Business Development and Marketing Manager, and the Operations and Finance Manager) and is expected to pursue a clear and compelling vision and motivate high performance.
Selection Criteria
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- Minimum ten years of senior management experience with a social enterprise or a similar context.
- Proven track record in social enterprise development, business management, and sustainability. Experience in transforming organizations and driving sustainable growth is essential.
- Extensive experience in fundraising, financial management, and strategic planning. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to secure funding and manage finances effectively.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and build capacity. The Director must inspire and develop the foundation's staff.
- Excellent representational skills with experience building networks and relationships with diverse stakeholders. The ability to engage and collaborate with various partners is crucial.
- High level of strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to develop and implement creative communication approaches.
- Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment.
- High-level organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to hr.tls@careint.org OR to Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.
Note
- In return of your commitment, you will benefit from ongoing professional development fostered within an innovative and forward-thinking environment, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- CARE priorities the safety of the community members that we work with, particularly the most vulnerable members of society, including women and children.
- CARE reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child-safe environment.
- Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.
