Executive Adviser in the Governor's Cabinet

Location: Sint Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands
Closing date: 29 November, 2026
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$4,969.21 – $6,429.30
Hbo+/bachelor’s or master's degree
Temporary position for a trial period of one year, with a prospect for permanent employment

The Public Entity of Sint Eustatius (OLE) carries out both municipal and provincial tasks on this special municipality of the Netherlands. Together with our 180 colleagues, we work towards good governance, sustainable development and a strong community. Working at OLE means helping shape the future of a unique and resilient island.

The Governor’s Cabinet provides strategic and operational support to the Island Governor, who acts as:

  • Representative of the Government of the Netherlands,

  • Chair of the Executive Council,

  • Chair of the Island Council.

The Cabinet functions as the central hub for policy development, coordination, and supervision.

Tasks and Responsibilities

As Executive Adviser, you are the Governor’s primary strategic policy adviser. You analyse complex issues, convert them into clear proposals, coordinate decision-making, and maintain relationships with governmental and societal partners. You represent the Cabinet in meetings and oversee the follow-up of decisions.

Your main responsibilities

  • Prepare policy advice, briefing notes, decision proposals and ensure quality and consistency in submissions from the organisation.

  • Coordinate policy development with internal departments and external partners (ministries, police, inspection authorities, NGOs).

  • Lead and facilitate meetings with safety and chain partners, define follow-up actions and monitor progress.

  • Oversee and safeguard the implementation of decisions made by the Governor and the Executive Council.

  • Stimulate knowledge-sharing and alignment between the Governor’s Cabinet, the

  • Executive Council and the Island Council.

  • Draft formal correspondence and documentation related to administrative and political decision-making.

  • Support and accompany the Governor during working visits, stakeholder consultations and (inter)national conferences.

  • Build and maintain strategic networks that contribute to good governance, safety and public order on the island.

Employment Conditions

The selected candidate may receive:

  • Temporary employment for a trial period of one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.
  • Salary: Scale 11 gross monthly between $4,969.21 – $6,429.30 (36-hour workweek).
  • Working hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week.
  • Allowances: Holiday allowance of 8.33% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.33% of the annual salary.
  • 182 holiday hours per year pro rata based of a 36-hour working week.
  • Benefits: Inclusion in the pension fund.
  • A supportive and professional working environment.
  • A relocation scheme for candidates who respond from outside the island.

Additional requirements

If selected, you will need to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct Plus, pass a medical examination for pension enrolment, reference check, agree to an external background check and possibly complete an assessment.

The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:

  • Residents from or currently living on Sint Eustatius

  • Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands

  • All other candidates

 

A preference will be given to candidates who are locally based.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Hbo+/Bachelor or Master’s degree, f.e. in public administration, law or political science.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategic policy advising or governance.
  • Excellent writing skills in Dutch and English.

  • Proven experience with policy development or coordinating complex dossiers.

     

  • Strong political-administrative sensitivity and analytical capability.

  • Integrity and discretion with confidential information.

  • Excellent communication and networking skills.

  • Proactive, independent and digitally skilled.

More information

Interviews will be scheduled on Monday 9 December 2026:

  • Functieboekbenaming; beleidsmedewerker A

  • Questions about the position? Ms Leona Romeo – Chief Kabinet – Leona.romeo@statiagov.com

  • Questions about the position or recruitment process? Please contact Mrs. Yvonne van ‘t Oever - vacancies@statiagov.com

Apply

Send your CV and motivation letter no later than 29 November to: The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius Attn: Ms Leona Romeo

Apply via: https://www.werkenbijstatia.com/vacaturebeschrijving/beleidsadviseur-bureau-bestuursondersteuning