The Role
Under the guidance of the MEL DPM, the MEL Officers implement the MEL system at the field level and ensure high quality and timely inputs and ensuring that Lafaek Foundation project activities are implemented in a cost effective and timely manner.
The MEL Officer will be responsible for implementing the Lafaek Foundation Project's MEL activities; monitor the project activities on a regular basis, develop and maintaining the MIS (Management of Information Systems) of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities. One MEL Officer will be required to cover several municipalities as his/her areas of work.
This position is based in the field, with frequent travel required to other municipalities under his/her working areas.
Location
Eastern Region (Baucau, Lautem, Viqueque and Manatuto (Laleia, Laclubar, Manatuto Villa)
Reports To
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Deputy Project Manager
Position Details
- Grade: 4
- Position type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
- Start date: July 2026
- Contract period: One (1) year, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and unit/project requirements
Selection Criteria
- Minimum bachelor's degree in education; Monitoring and Evaluation, and/or statistics, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant design and implementing of M&E experience and/or University Diploma with minimum 4 years' relevant work experience, preferably with an International Non-Government Organization (INGO)
- Ability to support the Monitoring and Evaluation function with integrity and implement procedures and processes, with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability in the use of quantitative and qualitative methods including questionnaire design, survey techniques, and participatory approaches
- Proven strong report writing skills, ability to present monitoring data and survey findings clearly
- Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal training of staff
- Proven strong participatory management and supervisory skills
- Proven knowledge of Data Management methods and applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Tetum and minimum good English oral and written
- Demonstrated high level time management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment
- Demonstrated strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, planning and attention to detail
- Demonstrated honesty, reliability and trustworthy
- Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team
- A willingness to learn about Foundation, gender equality and women's empowerment activities
- Intermediate (very good) in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Access, Statistical Programs (e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS) and excellent numeric skills
- Knowledge in digital data collection, management and analyses
- Must be able to drive a motorbike to remote areas and have a valid driving license
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 25 June 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.
Note: 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.
