Section Head F&B (Personnel & Organization)

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: - Managing and coaching our team of Personnel Advisors and Personnel Officers, among others. - Responsibility for HR advisory and support to the various ministries of the government (roughly 1,500 employees). - Monitoring the proper execution of HR policies and liaising with other managers within the organization. - Informing and advising managers on the status of active dossiers, as well as all other HR matters relevant to the work of the department and the organization as a whole. - Membership of the P&O management team. Requirements for our preferred candidate - A master's 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 and English, both oral and written, with a strong emphasis on Dutch writing skills. Being in a 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 Cg 7,731.25 to maximum Cg 12,771.25 per month. Information For additional information, contact the Secretary General, Mr. Abel Knottnerus, at abel.knottnerus@sintmaartengov.org. How to apply Send your CV, motivation letter and copies of your diplomas via the Apply button before 30 September 2026, and mention the job title. Return Caribbean forwards your application to careers@sintmaartengov.org and abel.knottnerus@sintmaartengov.org. Applications are addressed to the Ministry of General Affairs, attn. Abel Knottnerus, Secretary General.