Timor-Leste’s economy is evolving—diversifying beyond hydrocarbons into infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, digital services, and a vibrant NGO ecosystem. Whether you’re scaling a project office in Dili, opening operations in Baucau, or managing programs across municipalities like Ermera, Liquiçá, and Oe-Cusse Ambeno, hiring the right people—fast and compliantly—is mission-critical.
9cv9 Recruitment Agency is your end-to-end hiring partner in Timor-Leste. We combine local market fluency (Tetum/Portuguese/English/Bahasa) with regional reach across Southeast Asia.
From executive search and hard-to-fill technical roles to project staffing, payroll, and Employer of Record (EOR), we deliver talent solutions tailored to Timor-Leste’s unique context.
Recruiters who understand Timor-Leste’s languages, culture, and hiring norms.
Coverage across Dili, Baucau, Same (Manufahi), Suai (Covalima), Maliana (Bobonaro), Los Palos (Lautém), Viqueque, Aileu, Ainaro, Ermera, Liquiçá, Manatuto, and Oe-Cusse Ambeno.
We regularly hire for:
NGOs & Development: program managers, M&E specialists, WASH, public health, livelihoods, protection, finance & compliance.
Government contractors & infrastructure: civil engineers, construction managers, HSE, QS, logistics, procurement.
Energy & natural resources: EHS, community liaison, geotechnical, marine, asset integrity.
Agriculture & fisheries: agronomists, value-chain specialists, cold-chain ops, quality & standards.
Hospitality & tourism: hotel GMs, F&B, front office, marketing, events, guest relations.
Telecom & ICT: network ops, field engineers, IT support, systems admins, digital transformation.
Banking & microfinance: branch ops, risk & compliance, credit, relationship managers, fintech roles.
Education & training: academic leads, TVET instructors, curriculum designers, school administrators.
We build hiring plans that align with local labor practices and customary public holidays, deliver compliant contracts, and set up payroll correctly so you avoid misclassification and penalties.
Our AI-enabled sourcing, proprietary ATS, and structured assessment frameworks compress time-to-hire while protecting candidate quality and DEI goals.
Clear fee models (contingent, retained, RPO/EOR) and service-level commitments around candidate quality, shortlist speed, and post-placement support.
Languages: Tetum and Portuguese are widely used; English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency varies by sector and seniority. NGOs, hospitality, and telecom often require English.
Experience availability: Leadership and niche technical roles exist but can be competitive; balanced strategies that include upskilling and regional sourcing (when appropriate) are effective.
Education pipeline: Timorese institutions and TVET programs supply emerging talent; many returning graduates bring international exposure.
Mobility: For remote districts, plan for field travel, housing, or per diems. For Dili roles, candidates often expect professional development and clear progression.
How we help: We calibrate the role to the market (title, scope, comp bands, language requirements), provide employer branding insight, and propose talent-market alternatives if supply is tight.
High-impact placements for C-suite, Country Directors, Chief of Party, Program Directors, Plant/Operations Managers, Heads of Finance/HR/Procurement, and specialist technical leadership.
Methodology: market mapping → targeted outreach → competency & values interviews → stakeholder debriefs → referencing → offer & close.
Mid-level professionals across programs, operations, engineering, finance, HR, admin, ICT, and commercial roles. Pay upon successful hire.
Project-based hires, relief coverage, surge support for humanitarian responses, events, or seasonal peaks. We handle contracts, timesheets, and payroll.
Hire quickly in Timor-Leste without establishing a local entity. 9cv9 becomes the legal employer of your staff, managing:
Locally compliant employment contracts
Onboarding & HR administration
Monthly payroll & statutory contributions
Leave, benefits, and expense processing
Offboarding in line with local practice
We embed our recruiters and tech to run part or all of your TA function—ideal for large programs, construction builds, or multi-district rollouts.
Accurate and on-time payroll with payslips, reconciliations, and compliance tracking. Optional add-ons: benefits administration and expense management.
Identity verification, employment/education checks, professional references, optional criminal record checks where permissible, and role-specific skills testing.
Advisory for expatriate assignments and compliant onboarding of international experts partnered with local authorities and up-to-date practice.
Compensation benchmarking, org design, policy handbooks, interview frameworks, and localized employer brand content to increase offer acceptance.
Discovery & calibration
We align on role outcomes, must-have skills, language requirements, location/field mobility, reporting lines, and timeline.
Sourcing strategy
Combined approach: proprietary talent pools, targeted headhunting, local community networks, job boards, and university/TVET outreach.
Assessment & screening
Structured interviews (behavioral + technical)
Skills tests where relevant
Language and culture fit checks
Early reference signals for senior roles
Shortlist delivery
A curated shortlist with candidate summaries, compensation expectations, availability, and relocation/field mobility notes.
Client interviews & debriefs
We coordinate logistics (on-site/virtual), consolidate feedback, and refine the search quickly.
Offer management
Market guidance, counter-offer handling, and acceptance support to secure your preferred candidate.
Onboarding & post-placement support
Documentation, payroll setup, check-ins in weeks 2, 4, and 12 to ensure retention.
Programs & NGOs: Chief of Party, Program/Project Manager, M&E Officer, Grants/Compliance, MEAL Lead, Protection Officer, WASH Engineer, Livelihoods Specialist, Finance Manager, HR/Admin Officer.
Engineering & Construction: Civil/Structural Engineer, Site Manager, HSE Officer, QS/Cost Controller, Planner, Procurement & Logistics, Fleet/Transport.
Energy & Environment: Environmental & Social Specialists, Community Relations, Geotech/Marine Techs, Asset Integrity, HSE Supervisors.
Agriculture & Fisheries: Agronomist, Field Extension, QA/QC, Cold-chain Ops, Value-Chain Development, Co-op/Producer Group Coordinator.
Telecom & ICT: Field Engineer, NOC Technician, IT Support, Systems/Network Admin, Project Manager (rollouts), Digital/CRM.
Hospitality & Tourism: Hotel GM, Front Office Manager, F&B Manager, Chef, Events, Guest Relations, Sales & Marketing.
Banking & Microfinance: Branch Manager, Loan/Collections, Risk & Compliance, Finance/Accounting, Teller/Customer Service.
Education & Training: TVET Instructor, Academic Coordinator, School Administrator, Learning & Development.
While many roles are Dili-based, we recruit nationwide: Baucau, Viqueque, Lautém (Lospalos), Manatuto, Liquiçá, Ermera (Gleno), Ainaro, Aileu, Manufahi (Same), Covalima (Suai), Bobonaro (Maliana), and Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Pante Macassar). We plan travel logistics and candidate mobility with you from day one.
If you want to test the market, staff a donor-funded project, or deploy a rapid team for infrastructure or community programs, EOR is ideal. We:
Onboard employees locally within days of offer acceptance
Manage payroll, statutory items, benefits, and HR admin
Provide compliant contracts and localized policies
Reduce entity setup complexity, costs, and time
You manage the work. We handle the employment.
Looking for your next role? 9cv9 supports local professionals and graduates:
Submit your CV (Tetum/Portuguese/English accepted)
Tell us your location preferences (e.g., Dili-only vs. field mobility)
Share certifications, languages, and sector interests
We’ll match you to roles that fit your goals and development path
NGO scale-up: Hired a full program team (Program Manager, MEAL, Finance, HR/Admin, Field Officers) across Dili, Baucau, and Viqueque within a tight grant window via an RPO model.
Telecom rollout: Deployed field engineers and NOC technicians with rotating on-call coverage; introduced a pipeline plan that reduced downtime incidents.
Hotel opening in Dili: Delivered pre-opening hires (Front Office, F&B, Culinary, Housekeeping, Sales & Marketing) with service skills training.
“We were opening a new NGO program in Dili, Timor-Leste, and needed to hire quickly across multiple roles including Program Managers, Finance Officers, and M&E staff. 9cv9 Recruitment Agency in Timor-Leste impressed us with their deep local knowledge, fast turnaround, and high-quality candidate shortlist. They understood our bilingual (Tetum/English) requirements and ensured compliance with local employment practices. We highly recommend 9cv9 for any organisation looking for reliable and professional recruitment services in Timor-Leste.”
“Our construction project in Suai and Baucau, Timor-Leste required specialized engineers, HSE officers, and project managers. Finding this talent locally was challenging, but 9cv9 Recruitment Agency Timor-Leste delivered excellent results. Their team provided both local hires and regional candidates who matched our technical and language needs. They managed the entire recruitment process seamlessly, including contract setup and payroll support. If you’re looking for trusted staffing and executive search services in Timor-Leste, 9cv9 is the agency to call.”
“Launching our hotel in Dili, East Timor, meant recruiting skilled hospitality professionals—front office staff, F&B managers, and chefs. 9cv9 Recruitment Services in Timor-Leste made the entire hiring process smooth and stress-free. They delivered top-quality candidates with hospitality experience, great language skills, and customer service excellence. Their recruitment expertise in Timor-Leste’s tourism sector helped us build a strong team quickly. We truly value 9cv9 as the best recruitment agency in Timor-Leste for hospitality and service industry roles.”
Email: hello@9cv9.com
Message us: Share your role descriptions, headcount plan, and target start dates.
Discovery call: We align on scope, locations, languages, and deliverables, then launch sourcing immediately.
Build your Timor-Leste team with confidence—partner with 9cv9.
9cv9 Recruitment Agency in Timor-Leste offers end-to-end hiring solutions including executive search, permanent recruitment, contract staffing, Employer of Record (EOR), payroll outsourcing, RPO, and background checks. We cover all industries in Timor-Leste, from NGOs and engineering to hospitality, ICT, banking, and agriculture.
9cv9 provides recruitment services across the whole country, including Dili, Baucau, Suai (Covalima), Maliana (Bobonaro), Los Palos (Lautém), Viqueque, Ermera, Liquiçá, Aileu, Ainaro, Manufahi, Manatuto, and Oe-Cusse Ambeno.
Yes. Many roles in Timor-Leste require Tetum, Portuguese, English, or Bahasa Indonesia fluency. 9cv9 Recruitment Agency screens candidates for language skills to ensure they meet your role’s communication needs.
Absolutely. 9cv9 specializes in NGO and development sector recruitment in Timor-Leste, hiring for roles like Program Managers, M&E Specialists, Finance Officers, and Field Coordinators, while ensuring compliance with donor and audit requirements.
Yes. Through our Employer of Record (EOR) services in Timor-Leste, 9cv9 enables international companies to hire local staff quickly and compliantly without establishing a local subsidiary.
Recruitment timelines vary by role, but 9cv9 can deliver shortlists within days for common positions. For specialized or senior roles, our team provides a clear sourcing timeline and progress updates to ensure transparency.
9cv9 covers diverse industries in Timor-Leste, including NGOs & Development, Construction & Engineering, Telecom & ICT, Energy, Agriculture, Banking & Microfinance, Education & Training, and Hospitality & Tourism.
Yes. 9cv9 Recruitment Agency offers payroll outsourcing and HR compliance services in Timor-Leste, ensuring accurate salary processing, statutory contributions, leave management, and compliant employment contracts.
Yes. While our focus is on sourcing local Timorese talent, we also assist with expatriate recruitment, visa guidance, and work authorization for international hires where needed.
Employers can simply contact 9cv9 via email at hello@9cv9.com or our website, share their role descriptions, and our consultants will design a tailored recruitment plan—whether you need a single executive role or full project team staffing in Timor-Leste.
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