Safeguarding and Protection Officer – Cash and Voucher Assistance Project

The Role

CARE in Timor-Leste is currently seeking a Safeguarding and Protection Officer who is responsible for ensuring that all project activities are implemented in a safe, inclusive, and accountable manner, in line with CARE's safeguarding policies and safer programming approach. The role focuses on preventing and mitigating protection risk, including Gender-Based Violence, abuse of power and barriers faced by vulnerable groups, while ensuring communities can safely access assistance with dignity.

The Officer will work closely with government counterparts, community leaders, women's representatives and targeted households in Viqueque Municipality.

Location: Viqueque, Timor-Leste

Reports to: Project Manager

Position type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time

Contract duration: Five (5) months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and unit/project requirements

Start date: August 2026

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in social work, gender studies, community development, or another relevant field
• Minimum two years of experience in safeguarding, protection, Gender Based Violence programming and Accountability mechanisms
• Experience working with NGOs and local partners
• Experience in training facilitation and community engagement (Facilitation and communication skills)
• Experience working with rural communities and local government authorities
• Experience in coordination and relationship management skills
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Fluency in Tetun
• Good written and spoken English

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 10 July 2026. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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Additional Information

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.