Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Advisor

Kia ora, Bon dia and warm Pacific greetings
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose
Te Hono Tangata – Te Huringa Ora
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
Use your fundraising and partnership expertise to help create sustainable change in Timor-Leste.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside CARE International Timor-Leste (CITL) to strengthen their ability to secure sustainable funding and strategic partnerships that support education initiatives and improve opportunities for women and girls across the country.

We're looking for a volunteer with experience in fundraising, business development, donor engagement, or strategic partnerships who is passionate about sharing their skills and building local capability.This is a 12 month assignement
In this role, you will:

• Develop and strengthen fundraising and resource mobilisation strategies.
• Mentor and coach local staff in proposal development, donor engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Build partnerships that help create lasting impact in communities across Timor-Leste.

What VSA offers volunteers As a VSA Volunteer, you'll be supported throughout your assignment with:

• Flights, accommodation, insurance, visas, and a living allowance provided by VSA.
• Dedicated in-country support from VSA and our local partner organisation.
• The opportunity to immerse yourself in Timorese culture while making a meaningful contribution.
• Personal and professional growth through an international volunteering experience.

Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako | Essential skills and experience We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience developing and implementing fundraising or business development strategies.
• Experience preparing successful funding proposals and grant applications for international donors (e.g. DFAT, EU, UN, USAID).
• Experience securing partnerships with private sector, donor, or community stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or building the capability of others.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse cultural environments.

Important note: Due to VSA funding requirements, volunteers must be New Zealand citizens or New Zealand Permanent Residents.

Our Partner Organisation | CARE International Timor-Leste CARE International Timor-Leste works to reduce poverty and create sustainable opportunities with a strong focus on advancing gender equality and improving outcomes for women and girls.

Working alongside communities, government agencies, and local organisations, CARE supports initiatives that improve access to education, healthcare, and essential community services throughout Timor-Leste.
The Assignment In this role, you'll support CARE International Timor-Leste to strengthen organisational sustainability through fundraising, resource mobilisation, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships.
A key focus will be helping local teams build the skills and confidence needed to secure future funding opportunities and grow programme impact.

One important stakeholder is Lafaek Learning Media, whose publications support literacy and learning outcomes for children across Timor-Leste. The Lafaek magazines reach schools and communities throughout the country and play an important role in supporting education, particularly in rural areas.
By strengthening CARE's funding and partnership capability, you'll help ensure important initiatives like these continue to benefit communities for years to come.

The Country | Timor-Leste Timor-Leste is one of the world's youngest nations and home to approximately 1.2 million people. Rich in culture, history, and natural beauty, it offers volunteers the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant community while contributing their skills to locally led development initiatives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions about this assignment, please contact Kiri Henare at [email protected].