CareerPlan

National Director Timor Leste

Dili, Timor-LesteFull-time2026-11-10

Core

Leading the World Vision Timor-Leste Field Office to improve child well-being through strategic direction, partnership building, and resource development.

Role type

Senior IC country director (non-profit)

Builds

Child well-being programs and systems in health, disaster management, climate change, and social development

Domain

International development / Non-profit / Humanitarian aid

Required skills

Strategic leadership, grant funding acquisition, government and civil society partnership building, emergency response management, financial management in grants-funded contexts, cross-cultural leadership, policy design and implementation

Preferred skills

Master's degree in international development or related field, experience in Asia, knowledge of donors (DFAT, MFAT, EU, UNICEF, USAID), fluency in English and commitment to learn local language

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and adaptive leadership for the country office; Lead the development of Ministry Objectives to achieve Child Results; Build partnerships with Government and local civil society; Ensure compliance with local laws and standards; Engage in resource development and secure diverse funding; Promote strong financial management; Provide people and culture leadership; Ensure adequate preparation for emergency responses

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC