The Role
CARE in Timor-Leste is currently seeking a Project Officer for a PALM Scheme – Worker and Family Support Project.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the senior project officer in leading and facilitating all training sessions as required by the project
- Provide support to senior officers in preparing training materials and training reports
- Support senior project officer to develop effective training programs and delivery methods
- Support senior project officer, and CARE Gender & Program Quality Unit to develop and maintain training materials, including presentations, handouts and assessments
- Work closely with the project senior MEL officers to develop training assessment methods to assess the effectiveness of the training programs through pre- and post-training assessments, feedback surveys, and observation of project outcomes
- Support Senior officer and MEL to prepare success and impact history on a quarterly basis
- Support Senior officer and MEL in preparing and cleaning project training data across training
- Liaise with the external trainers and local partners engaged in the project
Selection Criteria
- Proven experience in project management, particularly with an international development agency
- Proven experience and strong knowledge in co-facilitating, leading and managing training programs, including development of training materials
- Proven experience and strong knowledge in developing Training Needs Analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience engaging external stakeholders and writing donor and/or stakeholder reports
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Ability to travel locally, including to the most rural areas of the country
- A former PALM Worker will be highly considered
Position Details
- Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
- Reports to: Project Manager
- Position type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
- Contract duration: One (1) year, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and unit/project requirements
- Start date: July 2026
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 19 June 2026. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.
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.
