Coordinator, MARAN Project (Anticipatory Action for Drought Resilience)

Summary of the Role

The Coordinator, MARAN Project will lead the day-to-day coordination and implementation of the MARAN (Anticipatory Action for Drought Resilience) Project in Oe-Cusse and Liquiçá.

The role is responsible for ensuring quality and timely delivery of project activities that strengthen drought resilience, improve water security, support climate-smart agriculture, protect livelihoods, and reduce food insecurity among vulnerable communities. Working closely with local partners, government stakeholders, and communities, the coordinator will promote locally led, gender-responsive, and inclusive approaches while ensuring effective monitoring, learning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Climate Change, Environmental Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, DRR, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in community development, climate adaptation, resilience, humanitarian response, or disaster risk reduction projects.
• Experience working with NGOs, civil society organizations, government stakeholders, and community groups.
• Project coordination, facilitation, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of climate change adaptation, drought resilience, and disaster risk reduction.
• Good budgeting and project administration skills.
• Strong Tetum and good English communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in anticipatory action or drought resilience programming.
• Experience in water, sanitation, agriculture, or livelihoods projects.
• Knowledge of donor-funded project management, particularly MFAT-funded programs.
• Understanding of locally led adaptation approaches.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who is:

• Results-oriented and proactive.
• A strong problem solver and team player.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Committed to accountability, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Safeguarding Commitment

Oxfam is committed to preventing any form of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, abuse of power, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. Oxfam is also committed to promoting the welfare and protection of children, young people, and adults.

All staff, volunteers, consultants, and partners are expected to share this commitment through compliance with Oxfam's Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) standards.

Oxfam places a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work with us.

Child Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks

Oxfam is a child-safe organization. The successful applicant will be required to:

• Sign the Oxfam International Code of Conduct.
• Undergo pre-employment screening and safeguarding checks.
• Submit a Criminal Record Certificate from their country of residence or a Bom Comportamentu from the Ministry of Justice for Timorese nationals prior to contract signing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Updated CV
• Contact details of three professional referees

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

Subject: Application – Coordinator, MARAN Project

For further information, please contact:
Benigna Vicente Martins
Coordinator Learning & Development
Email: [email protected], cc: [email protected]

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Reports to: Senior Manager, DRR and Climate Action Program

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Women and Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.