Job Description

1. The role

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for Commodity and School Feeding (CSF) will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) to oversee the USDA-funded HATUTAN Program which aims to improve literacy, health and nutrition outcomes in Timor-Leste schools in the 4 targeted municipalities/region which include pre-primary, primary, and upper-primary grade level students and their catchment communities. This position, supervised by the COP, will provide technical oversight and support toward achieving program results and ensuring quality implementation of proven, high-impact interventions. The DCOP-CSF will be the program lead for commodity management and integrating best food management practices in the school feeding program. The DCOP-CSF will support the preparation and finalization of semi-annual and annual project activity reports, leading on specific inputs related to the School Feeding Program, Commodity Management and related issues, and related annual reporting against targets and McGovern Dole indicators. In coordination with the COP, the DCOP-CSF will coordinate with key project partners, stakeholders, other USG implementing partners, and the government of Timor-Leste, particularly at the sub-national level. S/he will provide strategic oversight and technical guidance to, and resolve challenges in the implementation of, cross-sectoral activities reflective of the program’s theory of change, logical framework, monitoring and evaluation, and relevant work plans, encouraging efficiency in program delivery.

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2. Selection criteria

• Education level Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Desired: Master's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Senior Manager in administration, Commodity Management, and/or logistics of food commodities management.
• Experience with food aid programs such as school feeding programs or supplementary feeding.
• Prior experience in commodity management and logistics coordination.
• Excellent communication skills with companies and government officials for product importation.
• Strong numeracy, data analysis skills and high competence with Excel spreadsheets and maintaining accurate and up to date commodity reporting.
• Proven leadership in management, supervision and budgeting, and experience managing complex activities.
• Demonstrated skills building and maintaining relationships with the Government of Timor-Leste, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations

3. How to apply

Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] OR to the Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.

Note

• In return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development fostered within an innovative and forward thinking environment, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• CARE prioritizes the safety of the community members that we work with, particularly the most vulnerable members of society, including women and children. CARE will not tolerate sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse by staff or partners, and has embedded systems to prevent and address safeguarding risks across our operations.
• CARE reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child-safe environment.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview. 

Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION
• English Fluency
• Marketing