Chief of the Cabinet (Interim Head of the Cabinet to the Governor of St. Eustatius)

Join the Island Government of Sint Eustatius as Interim Chief of the Cabinet

Introduction

The Island Government of Sint Eustatius is in a period of transition and capacity building. To strengthen the Governor’s office and prepare for the appointment of a permanent Chief of the Cabinet, we are seeking an Interim Chief of the Cabinet (Quartermaster) for a six-month assignment. This is a hands-on role for an experienced professional who can quickly bring order, clarity and stability to a developing team and organisation. The Quartermaster will focus on laying the administrative and organisational foundation that will enable the future Head of the Cabinet and the Governor’s Cabinet as a whole to function with confidence, structure and integrity. This manager will actively foster constructive working relationships with all internal and external partners, locally, regionally and within the Kingdom.

Purpose of the role

The Interim Chief of Cabinet (Quartermaster) supports the Island Governor in managing and strengthening the daily operations of the Governor’s Cabinet. The role focuses on creating structure, “cleaning up” and documenting processes and embedding clear working arrangements across the team. The position combines practical leadership with process management and short-term organizational improvement.

What you’ll do

• Review, streamline, and document existing workflows, procedures, and administrative processes within the Governor’s Cabinet.
• Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to the Cabinet team, fostering calm, clarity, and professional collaboration.
• Support the Island Governor in daily coordination, ensuring timely preparation of meetings, correspondence and official matters.
• Strengthen internal communication and cooperation between the Cabinet, the Public Entity organization and external partners.
• Establish and secure agreements and working methods that can be transferred to the permanent Chief of the Cabinet.
• Identify areas for improvement in the Cabinet’s organization and propose concrete solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability.

What you bring

• A completed academic education (university level) in public administration, law, political science or a comparable field.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational change, interim management, or public administration in a political–administrative setting.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills — able to bring order to complex or fast-moving environments.
• A practical, hands-on mindset with a focus on execution, results and follow-through.
• The ability to support and coach a young, developing team with clarity and empathy.
• Excellent command of English (Dutch is an advantage).

Skills that make you stand out

• You are task-oriented and action-driven, able to deliver results quickly and independently.
• You bring calm, structure and trust in a dynamic environment.
• You can balance diplomacy with decisiveness, guiding others while keeping momentum.
• You understand the importance of cultural and political sensitivity in a small-scale island context.

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What we offer

• A competitive salary in job salary scale 15 (gross monthly of at least $8,175.89 and at most $9,722.68) in case of a 36-hour working week. Assignment to a pay scale based on knowledge and experience.
• 8.33% vacation allowance and 8.33% year-end bonus.
• 168 holiday hours per year pro rata based on a 36-hour working week.
• An appointment in accordance with the Rechtspositiebesluit ambtenaren BES (Legal Status Decree on Civil Servants BES).
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• A relocation scheme for candidates who respond from outside the island.
• Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd (6 maanden).

Your workplace

The Interim Head of the Cabinet (Quartermaster) supports the Island Governor in managing and strengthening the daily operations of the Governor’s Cabinet during a six-month transition period.

• Bring structure and clarity to the Cabinet’s internal processes and workflows.
• Guide and support the Cabinet team, ensuring smooth coordination of official matters.
• Lay the organisational foundation for the future, permanent Head of the Cabinet.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal departments, external partners, and Kingdom representatives.

About the Statia Government

The Statia Government is in a period of transition and capacity building. The organisation is working to further strengthen its administrative and operational structure with the goal of being a stable, professional and service-oriented government for the people of the island.

The Governor of Sint Eustatius represents the King and the Government of the Netherlands on the island. The Governor is supported by the Governor’s Cabinet, which is responsible for providing advice, preparation and assistance with official and delegated tasks.

The Cabinet consists of a Head of the Cabinet, a Policy Adviser, a Policy Employee, an Administrative Employee and a Secretary to the Governor. The Cabinet also includes the Integrity Office, staffed by two Integrity Advisers.

Bijzonderheden

Please note that the salary is in dollars and not in Euro's: A competitive salary in job salary scale 15 (gross monthly of at least $8,175.89 and at most $9,722.68) in case of a 36-hour working week.

Additional requirements

• An assessment, case and/or reference check may be part of the procedure.
• This vacancy is being posted internally and externally simultaneously. The following order is considered in the selection:
  • Official staff on Sint Eustatius (internal)
  • Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands (external)
  • Other candidates (external)