Job Description

• Full-time role based in Dili, with some travel required.
• Annual salary range between USD 13,000 - USD 15,000 per annum commensurate to experience
• Working hours are from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday

Join AVI’s Asia Archipelago Team! We’re currently looking for a Program Officer to support the operations of the Australian Volunteers program in Timor-Leste.

AVI supports the implementation of the Australian Volunteers Program on behalf of the Australian Government. The Australian Volunteers Program supports skilled Australian volunteers to work alongside organisations to sustainably build the capacity of people, organisations and communities in various countries across the Pacific, Asia and Africa.

The Program Officer for Partnership Engagement will strengthen the delivery and impact of the Australian Volunteers Program in Timor-Leste. This role is central to building and maintaining effective partnerships, ensuring meaningful volunteer assignments, and supporting volunteers'
safe and successful participation.

Position Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Cross-Cultural Awareness. Demonstrated understanding of Timorese cultural contexts and the challenges faced by foreign nationals working in Timor-Leste, with the ability to adapt approaches to ensure effective collaboration.
• Volunteer Assignment Development. Proven experience in designing and managing capacity-building initiatives or volunteer assignments that align with local priorities and contribute to sustainable development outcomes.
• Partnership Engagement. Experience in building and maintaining strong, respectful, and productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community organisations, and private sector partners.
• International Development Context. Familiarity with the principles of international development and experience working with international organisations in Timor-Leste or similar contexts.
• Risk Management. Understanding of safety and security risks related to foreign nationals living and working overseas and demonstrated ability to apply appropriate risk management strategies.
• Commitment to AVI’s Values. Understanding and commitment to AVI’s vision and values, including equal employment opportunity, workplace health and safety, child protection, and privacy principles.

Skills and Attributes

• Communication Skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across cultures and maintain constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills. Demonstrated empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to provide responsive support to volunteers and partners in diverse situations.
• Organisational and Time-Management Skills. Excellent ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities independently while maintaining program effectiveness.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving. Capacity to analyse complex situations, identify challenges, and develop practical solutions that support program objectives.
• Technical Proficiency. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in databases, Excel, Word, and digital communication tools for managing records and workflows.
• Language Skills. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Tetum, with the ability to translate and prepare reports, proposals, and other program documentation.

Application Procedure:

• For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please see the Position Descriptions on the AVI website and submit a cover letter and a current resume
• This role is only available to Timorese National or those with legal working rights in the country
• Application Closing date: Sunday, 15 March 2026

AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work  We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment.

AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.

Your privacy is important to AVI. It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy which is available upon request.

Australian Volunteers Program is funded by the Australian Government and managed in consortia by AVI, DT Global and Alinea International