Program Operations & Resource Management Officer

About the Role

Oxfam is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Program Operations & Resource Management Officer to support the effective delivery of programs in Oecussi. The successful candidate will coordinate operational functions including logistics, procurement, office administration, finance support, resource management, compliance, security, and partner engagement to ensure smooth and accountable program implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational support for training, meetings, workshops, field visits, and partner activities.
• Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure facilities are safe, functional, and well maintained.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, transport arrangements, and asset management.
• Support financial administration, budget monitoring, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with partners, suppliers, service providers, and local authorities.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding standards, donor requirements, and organizational policies.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Management, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an NGO or INGO environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good written and spoken English and Tetum.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, accountability, and ethical conduct.

Why Join Oxfam?

• Be part of a globally recognized organization working to end inequality and poverty.
• Collaborate with dedicated colleagues and community partners.
• Develop your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Contribute to meaningful development and humanitarian initiatives in Timor-Leste.

Our Values

Empowerment | Accountability | Inclusiveness

Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Oxfam is a child-safe organization, and successful applicants will be required to sign the Oxfam International Employee Code of Conduct and submit a Criminal register certificate from their home country or Bom Comportamentu from the Ministry of Justice for Timorese before signing the employment contract with Oxfam.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application before 25 September 2026.

Applicants can submit and request a detailed position description from Benigna Vicente Martins, by emailing to [email protected].

Applicants shall submit application letters outlining experience related to the role (no longer than 2 pages) and a CV (no longer than 4 pages). No certificates, copies of qualifications, or testimonials are required at this stage of application, and these will not be included in the consideration of candidate suitability.

Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.