Senior Manager Program Quality & Learning

Summary of the Role

The Senior Manager, Program Quality & Learning, is responsible for strengthening programme quality, learning, and accountability across Oxfam in Timor Leste. The role provides leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of an effective and integrated Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework and systems, in line with Oxfam standards and under the supervision of the Program Director. The position supports evidence-based programming by promoting quality data, learning, and knowledge management to inform decision making, programme improvement, and strategic influence.

The role also ensures review of high-quality donor and organisational reports, supporting compliance with donor requirements and internal standards, and contributing to strategic reporting processes such as the One Program Report. Through technical leadership and capacity building, the Senior Manager strengthens MEAL practice across programmes and partnerships, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Contract Details

• Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term - National Contract
• This position is subject to donor funding approval and may only be confirmed upon receipt of approved budget allocation.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant relevant experience working with INGOs/NGOs in developing countries or equivalent experience within Timor-Leste.
• Master's degree in a relevant area (e.g., social sciences, statistics) from a recognized university.
• Good knowledge and strong demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning, including participatory approaches
• Experience in donor reporting, strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with donor requirements (e.g., EU, USAID, DFAT, UN agencies).
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, analytical thinking, and planning skills
• Proven experience in supporting strategic thinking and quality improvement in partnership
• Experience in and the ability to facilitate training at different levels
• Significant experience working with partners and strengthening programmatic and organizational capacities of civil society organizations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with a range of people working in different situations.
• High-quality written and spoken English language skills. Tetum skills are highly desirable.
• Experience using air table and or similar database tools desired

How to Apply

Interested applicants may request a detailed Position Description and submit their applications to:

Benigna Vicente Martins
Coordinator, People Learning and Development
📧 [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter outlining their experience relevant to the position (maximum two pages).
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum four pages).

Please do not submit certificates, academic qualifications, or testimonials at this stage, as these documents will not be considered during the initial assessment process.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received no later than: 13 November 2026, 5:00 PM Timor-Leste Time

Applicants who are successful in the recruitment process will be required to provide:

• A valid Bom Comportamentu issued by the Ministry of Justice (for Timorese applicants); or
• A Police Clearance Certificate (for non-Timorese applicants).

Safeguarding

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.