IT Mentor

We’re looking for an IT Mentor who can live and volunteer for 24 months in Timor-Leste. 

• This assignment seeks to achieve meaningful economic development in Timor-Leste while gaining hands-on experience in inclusive finance, community engagement, and grassroots innovation. 
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, training or certification in cybersecurity or IT governance, and UX/UI design. 
• You will be working alongside with IT team and the Operations team  
• As a volunteer, you will support in facilitating consultations, participating in strategic meetings, mentoring local staff, and developing practical tools that align IT strategy with business priorities and community impact.

About the Partner Organisation 

Kaebauk is one of the largest private sector employers in Timor-Leste with a total staff of more than 300 as end of December 2020. Most of our services are provided in rural areas as we focus our financial services to the unbanked low-income entrepreneurs. By doing so, we believe that we will be able to contribute to sustainable economic growth in the country. Kaebauk believes in the philosophy of financial inclusion – extending financial services to the unbanked customers to support the alleviation of poverty and allow our customers to have the opportunity to build a better life. Kaibauk needs a skilled volunteer who can help build a career growth in Kaebauk from FO up to a higher level. Apply today to be considered as a volunteer, and you will gain an opportunity to support KAEBAUK in its journey to become the Best Microfinance Institute, and with upskilling, empowering its workers 

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.