People & Culture and Administration Manager
Where? Dili, Timor Leste
When? Closes 20 June 2025
A career at ChildFund isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.
We’re looking for a People and Culture and Administration Manager to support ChildFund’s program portfolio in Timor Leste. Your work will be vital in shaping our vision of community-led action.
How?
- You’ll develop and implement HR strategies aligned with Human resource policies , practices and programs .
- You’ll be an active Business Partner, ensuring a positive and people-oriented culture, that inspires collaboration and continuous improvements.
- You’ll ensure P&C initiatives are engaging, collaborative in design and of a high standard to attract, retain and strengthening the capabilities of staff
- You’ll own the recruitment and selection process, including job design, in line with ChildFund policies and procedures.
- You’ll promote and support managers and staff with performance & development management, including training initiatives.
- You’ll keep accurate records and analyse and monitor relevant HR metrics and analyse data to inform decision-making and improve HR processes.
- You’ll ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, keeping policies and practices up to date.
- You’ll ensure work, health & safety and promote well-being programs
- You’ll develop and manage the HR budget and administration budget.
- You’ll build strong relationships with local international NGOs, recruitment agencies, educational institutions, learning and development suppliers.
- You’ll oversee the logistics and administration function, including procurement, vehicle, travel and IT management, ensure processes and policies are in line with CFA standards and local laws.
- You’ll act as a Child Safeguarding focal point including implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
- And through it all, you’ll commit to constantly learning and supporting our team to learn with you.
What skills and experience will you bring?
You’ll have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or equivalent
- Significant experience (5+ years) as an HR Generalist in a multi-cultural environment
- Track record in leadership and people management
- Solid understanding of contemporary performance management and organisational change management
- Strong knowledge and understanding of local employment laws and government statutory requirements
- Experience with HR data management and reporting
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database, accounting operations software, project management software, presentation software).
Ideally, you’ll also have experience with the international development/NGO or government sector in Timor-Leste; and experience overseeing administration and logistics processes
This role is a full time, fixed term role for an initial 1 years, based in our office in Dili.
NOTE: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
ChildFund Australia believes in a global community where children are safe and can reach their full potential. We take extensive steps to safeguard children in any work done by our people, i.e., our staff, volunteers and interns, supporters, partners, board members, ambassadors and suppliers. We strive to keep children safe through child safe practices, and rigorously ensure we prevent, oppose, and combat all exploitation and abuse of children and vulnerable people. As part of this commitment, all people working with us will undergo relevant background checks before joining ChildFund Australia.
At ChildFund Australia, all staff must remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEAH) risks. Staff will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to understand our Child Safeguarding and PSEAH policies & procedures, promote strong safeguarding practices, and conduct themselves consistent with these policies.
In line with our values, diversity of people and ideas is critical to our work and our success at ChildFund Australia. We strive for a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. Childfund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.