Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party, Planning Assistance, as well as Care
International in Timor-Leste’s Country Director, the Capacity Building Manager (CBM) will
perform the following duties:

- Identify staff and NGO capacity needs and design materials (manuals, modules, tools) and programs for follow-on activities (training, cross-visits, workshops, mentoring) to augment those capacities;
- Develop and implement Organizational Development (OD) plans with NGO partners on the basis of needs articulated in capacity assessment reports.
- Assist NGO partners with program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and follow-up to enhance service delivery across myriad development sectors;
- Manage 5 regional teams and ensure maximization of cross-sector and inter-district linkages;
- Responsible for facilitative training, technical assistance, program development, relationship building, and event planning;
- Coordinate and liaise closely with relevant stakeholders (e.g. government agencies, IOs, Embassies, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, church and community leaders);
- Develop and implement small grants proposals in collaboration with donors and NGOs;
- Systematically gather data, analyze and report in line with program objectives and indicators;
- Monitor NGO/CBO organizational growth and generate reports for donors;
- Implement follow-on Capacity Assessment (using OCAT) with 20 NGOs, as part of mid-term evaluation;
- Communicate regularly with project team on all ongoing activities; and,
- Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

- East Timorese national or expatriate with minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred.
- At least 5-7 years experience working in post-conflict development, with managerial and technical responsibilities.
- Must be well organized and detail oriented with ability to set priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a highly diverse group of professionals.
- Prior experience with USAID contract procedures preferred, particularly related to the Office of Private and Voluntary Cooperation (PVC) in the Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA).

Language Requirements

- Tetum and English.
- Portuguese and Bahasa Indonesian desirable. Must be willing to learn basic Tetum.

Other Desired Qualifications

- Good knowledge of issues related to NGO sustainability;
- Extensive knowledge of M&E techniques, including PRA tools, Appreciative Inquiry, and Most Significant Change (MSC);
- Organizational development experience, esp. in civil society would be ideal;
- Commitment to open communication and transparent working practices;
- High levels of patience and cross-cultural adaptability and sensitivity is crucial;
- Ability to travel extensively in sometimes harsh environment;
- Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders from different backgrounds, including the government and civil society;
- Strong interpersonal and good communication skills;
- Knowledge of participatory capacity assessment and training methodologies;
- Sensitive to gender and diversity issues;
- Ability to plan and organize effectively;
- Good oral and written communication skills usage;
- Proficiency in computer for using MS-Office