
| Position title | Supply Chain and Administration Manager |
| Location | Dili, Timor-Leste |
| Reports to | Director of Finance and Operations |
| Grade | 7 |
| Position type | Fixed – Term, Full-Time |
| Start date/timeframe | 1 June 2026 |
| Application deadline | 27 April 2026 |
| Application process | Send CV and application letter via email to luisa.deGonzaga@careint.org |
- The role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Supply Chain and Administration Manager is responsible for overseeing the full supply chain operations of CARE in Timor-Leste including procurement, logistics, fleet, asset, facilities management, inventory, and warehouse management. The role ensures the effective acquisition and movement of goods and services, Office operations management as well as the maintenance of vehicles and assets in support of country office programs and projects. The position plays a key strategic role in developing and implementing logistics and procurement frameworks aligned with CARE policies, donor requirements, and operational efficiency objectives.
The role directly line manages the Procurement Officer, Logistics Officer and Senior Administration & Security Officer
For more information about this position, visit this link: Job Description – CARE in Timor – Leste – Supply Chain and Admin Manager.pdf
- Selection criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in administration, management or equivalent, preferably in administration/office management, logistics, procurement, and/or safety and security area
- Minimum 8 years of senior leadership experience in procurement and logistics, preferably with an international NGO or similar organization in Timor-Leste.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the logistics and procurement technical function(s) and implement procedures and processes, with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated high level organizational and time management skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, management, decision making, problem solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and motivating a team.
- Demonstrated honesty, maintaining confidentiality, reliability and trustworthiness.
- Representational skills include developing networks and relationships with key stakeholders.
- Proven understanding of working with an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) and a willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities.
- Experience in adapting ERP and SCM software for improved functional efficiency is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Tetum
- Proven ability in managing a budget and/or cash; and
- Fully conversant in Microsoft Office with knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel and excellent numeric skills.
- How to apply
Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to luisa.deGonzaga@careint.org before 17:00 local time on 27th of April 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Note
This position is contracted in Timor-Leste, and in return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development within an innovative and forward-thinking environment, plus a comprehensive national staff benefits package.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and People with a Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
CARE in Timor-Leste has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse, as well as all forms of harm to children.
CARE participates in the global Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). In line with this Scheme, CARE in Timor-Leste will seek a “Statement of Conduct” from all past employers that candidates have been employed by over the last 5 years, specifically related to incidents or investigations into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse during their employment. CARE is also committed to disclosing knowledge of sexual misconduct to other agencies that were requested.

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