Ministry of General Affairs

Department of Personnel & Organization (P&O)
The department is looking for a Section Head F&B

Core tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
▪ Manages and coaches our team of Personnel Advisors and Personnel Officers amongst other);
▪ Responsible for HR advisory and support to the various ministries of the government (roughly
1500 employees);
▪ Monitors proper execution of HR policies and liaises with other managers within the
organization;
▪ Informs and advises managers on the status of active dossiers, as well as all other HR matters
that are relevant to the work of the department and the organization as a whole;
▪ Is a member of the P&O management team.
Requirements for our preferred candidate:
▪ A Masters degree in Human Resource Management with equivalent work experience;
▪ Middle-management experience;
▪ A proven track record in Human Resource Management;
▪ Organizational awareness and sensitivity;
▪ Ability to work independently;
▪ Strong advisory and communication skills (verbal and in writing);
▪ Experience in process improvement;
▪ Flexible, with strong coaching and time-management skills;
▪ A team player;
▪ Customer service oriented;
▪ Fluent in Dutch & English, both oral and written, with a strong emphasis on Dutch writing
skills.
Being in the process of continuous development, our work environment is a dynamic one with high
expectations at all times. Work experience in a (semi-)government entity is an advantage.
Candidates with direct ties to St. Maarten are preferred.
Compensation:
Salary range: minimum NAf. 5,092.00 to maximum NAf. 9,821.00.
Application period
If you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your application letter and resume no
later than February 9th , 2025, to:
The Ministry of General Affairs
Attn: Marisha Richardson
Department Head of P&O
Soualiga Road 1, Pond Island
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Email: marisha.richardson@sintmaartengov.org
Cc: Careers@sintmaartengov.org
For additional information, please contact the Head of Department via email address
marisha.richardson@sintmaartengov.org