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KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: National Deputy Team Leader
Sector: Agriculture/ Rural Development
Position Type (full/part time): Full-Time
Duration/Level of Effort (long/short term): Long-Term, 66 PMs
Position Location (e.g. city, country, remote): Dili and Project Location in Manatuto
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Rural Resilience and Livelihood Improvement Sector Project (the Project) in Manatuto Municipality, Timor-Leste, aims to enhance the resilience and livelihoods of approximately 46,000 rural residents. The project is financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Community Housing (MRDCH). It adopts a community-driven, inclusive development approach to address climate vulnerability, water scarcity, and limited economic opportunities in agriculture-based communities.
Key Outputs are:
The primary scope of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) is to provide comprehensive technical, managerial, and capacity-building support to the MRDCH for the effective implementation of the Project. The PMC ensures that the project meets its development goals, adheres to ADB and national standards, and delivers sustainable, community-driven outcomes.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) will serve as the principal national counterpart to the International Project Manager/Team Leader, providing essential administrative, coordination, and technical support to ensure the effective implementation of the Project. The DTL will lead project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts, manage reporting systems, and facilitate communication and coordination among the Project Management Office (PMO), Project Implementation Units (PIUs), and other stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Minimum Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Language Proficiency:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by July 15, 2025/as soon as possible.
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
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