Project Assistant – Engineering and Monitoring

Summary of Role and Responsibility

The Project Assistant – Engineering and Monitoring will provide critical technical and monitoring support for small infrastructure water management construction activities under the Disaster Ready 2.0 Program, funded by DFAT through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership. Working under the supervision of the Resilience Senior Program Manager, the Project Assistant and Engineer will support and oversee the implementation of construction activities delivered by Oxfam's local partners in Liquica, Ermera, Dili, and Oé Cusse.

Type of Contract

• Location: This Position is based in Dili, Timor-Leste
• Type of Contract: Fixed term (short term contract for about 7 months contract). This position is full-time, National Position, Open for National only.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and medical allowance, monthly phone, and data allowance
• Generous annual leave, sick leave, compassionate and cultural leave entitlements
• Medical allowance for residence staff and medical insurance as per Oxfam Australia policy for non-residence staff
• Flexible work hours, substantial paternity, maternity, and carers leave, and family-friendly work arrangements

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Experience in infrastructure water management construction building
• Experience in supervise any specific construction or technical support provided in related to water management construction building
• 3-5 Years experience as Engineer and monitoring
• Experience in disaster risk reduction, livelihood, and climate change adaptation (CCA) practices, small infrastructure projects designed to enhance water management
• Technical knowledge of using kobo or air table tools to collect data
• Experience in program and budget management
• Experience and skills in stakeholder liaison, including with government and in public policy influencing and research
• Strong communication skills including facilitation skills

How to Apply

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.

It is required that applicants must submit valid Bom comportment from the Ministry of Justice for residence applicants and a police certificate for non-residence applicants if applicants are successful in the recruitment process.

Note: Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted. Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.