Program Officer

Overview

Join our team to support resource development and program implementation.

You have:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing, donor engagement, or programme support
• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, public administration, communications, or related field
• Strong writing, communication, research, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with international development and humanitarian contexts
• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools
• Good written English, with good command of spoken Tetum and English

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Resource Development Strategic Business Plan & Resource Targeting

• Contribute to the development and review of the resource development strategic business plan aligned with the National Office strategy.
• Support mapping of internal funding needs, gaps, and capabilities.
• Assist in identifying priority donors and funding cycles.

Positioning

• Engage in strategic networks, donor forums, and related partnerships to enhance WVTL’s visibility and credibility.
• Support gathering of intelligence on upcoming opportunities.
• Map competitors and donor priorities.
• Develop intent to partner with key organisations. And support assessment of local partners
• Support donor and WV Support Office engagement relating to resource development.

Opportunity Review

• Conduct initial assessments of funding opportunities.
• Support Go/No-Go decision-making through research and documentation.
• Track donor priorities and eligibility criteria.
• Support in confirming necessary partnerships for proposal development

Proposal Development

• Coordinate inputs from technical and field teams.
• Draft and format concept notes and proposals.
• Ensure concept notes and proposals alignment with donor requirements and internal standards.
• Coordinate partner inputs.
• Support planning and/or organising of new project design workshops.

Award Negotiation

• Support revisions based on donor feedback.
• Assist with preauthorization processes.
• Help prepare documentation for award signing.
• Notify internal and external stakeholders.

Project start-up

• Help organise start-up meetings and clarify roles.
• Contribute to project launch planning.
• Support initial fund flow coordination.
• Complete the project handover checklist and creation of new project profiles
• Set up centralised repository for new project documentation

Capacity Building and Learning

• Participate in internal training and capacity building activities related to resource development (e.g. Proposal Pro).
• Support knowledge sharing across teams on donor requirements and resource development processes.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and templates for grant acquisition and management.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing, donor engagement, or programme support

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, public administration, communications, or related field.
• Strong writing, communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with international development and humanitarian contexts.
• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team.
• Commitment to World Vision’s values and mission.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good written English, with good command of spoken Tetum and English

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

The position requires ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025

World Vision Timor-Leste applies the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WV Timor-Leste’s work. World Vision Timor-Leste is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage candidates of diverse background, women and different-abled, to apply.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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