The Role
CARE in Timor – Leste is currently seeking a Project Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the effective implementation of the project, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with donor requirements and CARE International standards.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role are as follows:
- Provide strategic leadership, technical guidance, and overall management to ensure the project meets high standards of quality, compliance, and reporting, in line with the Project Proposal and budget to achieve its intended outcomes.
- Provide supervision to Senior Partnership and Capacity Development Officer, MEL Officer, Senior Finance and Administration Officer, and technical supervision to the Project Coordinators from the local partners.
- Maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, relevant government ministries, local and international NGOs, and other development agencies at the national level
- Lead the monthly coordination meetings with local partners to track the activity workplan, ensure adaptive management, full compliance and timely and accurate reporting.
- Oversee the effective execution of project activities by local partners, including planning, monitoring, evaluation, and budget management.
- Manage project finances by developing detailed work plans and budgets, monitoring expenditures, and identifying and mitigating financial risks.
- Organize and document regular project meetings to track progress, share information, and complete reporting requirements in coordination with the CARE TL and CARE Nederland team.
- Ensure the ongoing capacity building and learning opportunities for local partners.
- Develop and regularly update the Project PHSEA Risk Matrix with CA support.
- Lead negotiations and develop Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with local partners, including conducting Partners Capacity Assessments, due diligence, and creating capacity development plans.
- Maintain strong relationships with local partners to ensure they meet their contractual obligations.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) specialist to implement the MEL plan, oversee data collection (including disability-disaggregated data), and facilitate reflection workshops and learning briefs.
- Maintain consistent communication with the CA team and other key stakeholders.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in community development, social studies, project management, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in project management within international development organizations.
- Strong knowledge of project cycle management, donor compliance, particularly EU standard.
- Strong partnership management, gender transformation concept, and safeguarding.
- Proven experience in building the capacity of staff and partners, with strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills, with experience engaging government, civil society, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced team environment.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
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.
