Business Development Advisor

Closing Date: 02 May 2024

Category: Organisational Development and Human Resources

Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all. 
 
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment. 

Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident. 

Volunteering with VSA 
 
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Business Development Advisor, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the National Agency for Academic Assessment and Accreditationthen read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
 
Our Partner Organisation - 

The National Agency for Academic Assessment and Accreditation (NAAAA) or Agência Nacional para a Avaliação e Acreditação Académica (ANAAA) was established by the Government of Timor-Leste in 2010.

NAAAA is an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Culture.

NAAAA have established dynamic partnerships with all the existing higher education institutions, allowing for the assessment of nearly 150 courses and 13 Higher Education Institutions in Timor-Leste to take place over a period of a decade long.

The Assignment

This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and The National Agency for Academic Assessment and Accreditation in Timor - Leste.

NAAAA is currently in a transition period from autonomous to become a public institution (ANAAA, I.P).

An important focus of the assignment will be to develop strategic plan and the business plan to secure the long-term future of this institution as it is essential contributions to the education system of Timor - Leste. In addition, the volunteer will be expected to support and enhance the skills and knowledge of the current team in business development and management.

The Volunteer

Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone?  VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.

We're looking for a volunteer with the following:

  • Relevant work experience in developing strategic plan and/or business plan. 
  • Demonstrate experience on Business Management.
  • Ability to deliver trainings.
  • Ability to work with people from different background.
The Country

There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonisation and occupation.  Timor-Leste became independent in 2002,

Apply Now!

Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.


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We are looking for a volunteer with:

  • Make a valuable contribution in Timor - Leste
  • Make a difference by building capacity in this amazing role
  • Flights and accommodation are provided by VSA

VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.