Marketing Specialist

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    Special Economic Zone of RAEOA ( ZEEDOA )
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    08 September 2025
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Closes 02 July 2025

We’re looking for a Marketing Specialist who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Oe-Cusse, RAEOA - Timor Leste.


  • This assignment seeks to develop and implement a Comprehensive Marketing ( and Communication) Strategy
  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related fields.
  • You will be working alongside government officials at the Region
  • As a volunteer, you will support capacity building, reporting, and mentoring.
  • Participate in meetings, planning, and consulting.
  • Provide support in Capacity building

About the Partner Organisation 

On January 31, 2024, the Timor Leste Prime Minister officially inaugurated the newly appointed President of the Oe-Cússe Ambeno Special Administrative Region Authority (RAEOA), along with the Executive Committee members tasked with overseeing the establishment of a Special Economic Development Zone in Oe-Cússe Ambeno.  This appointment reflects a strategic shift aimed at redefining operational autonomy for RAEOA, in alignment with the Government’s Programme. The Special Economic Zone Development of Oe-Cusse Ambeno (ZEEDOA) is an initiative aimed at fostering economic growth and sustainable development in the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno (RAEOA), Timor-Leste. The Marketing Specialist will serve as a key driver in shaping the public image, outreach, and strategic messaging for the Special Economic Development Zone (SEZ) in Oe-Cússe Ambeno. This role is critical to ensuring the SEZ gains visibility, attracts investment and business partnerships, and fosters active engagement with government institutions, private sector players, and local communities.  


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.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here
AUD$3245 per month.   
Find out more about in-country allowances.


Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include First Aid Certificate.

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