Job Details
- Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
- Reports to: Project Manager – PALM Scheme - Worker & Family Support
- Grade: 4
- Position type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
- Start date: January 2027. The contract is for a period of one (1) year, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and unit/project requirements.
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 Monitoring Evaluation and Learning to prepare success and impact history on a quarterly basis
- Support Senior officer and Monitoring Evaluation and Learning 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
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] before 17:00 local time on 25 November 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.
CARE participates in the global Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). In line with this Scheme, CARE in Timor-Leste will seek a “Statement of Conduct” from all past employers that candidates have been employed by over the last 5 years, specifically related to incidents or investigations into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse during their employment. CARE is also committed to disclosing knowledge of sexual misconduct to other agencies where requested.
