Project Manager – Sheltered Workplace & Building Resilience for Food Security
The Public Entity 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 Sheltered Workplace & Building Resilience for Food Security (SWPBRFS) project aims to enhance food security, social inclusion, and sustainable agricultural practices in Sint Eustatius. The initiative fosters local employment, community empowerment, and resilience-building in collaboration with local, regional and national partners and stakeholders.
As Project Manager, you oversee the planning, implementation and monitoring of the SWPBRFS project and ensure delivery against objectives, timelines, budgets and quality standards. You will work closely with implementing partners, governmental bodies, community groups and the job coach assigned to the program to ensure strong coordination, participatory decision-making and local ownership.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of the SWPBRFS project, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines and budgets. The role includes coordinating activities across sheltered workplaces, agricultural initiatives and community training programmes, and working closely with local stakeholders, executing partners (including Green Side Oasis), governmental bodies, the assigned job coach and community groups to ensure effective collaboration, participatory decision-making and local ownership.
In addition, your tasks include:
Manage financial resources prudently and prepare regular financial and progress reports for stakeholders and funding bodies.
Set up, supervise and support the project team, providing leadership, guidance and training as needed.
Ensure adherence to compliance, risk management and quality assurance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, workshops and events aimed at capacity building and community engagement.
Employment Conditions
The selected candidate may receive:
Temporary employment for a trial period of one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.
Salary: Scale 10 gross monthly between $4,325.05 – $5,613.36 (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.
Required Skills and Competencies
Demonstrable interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills, with experience engaging governmental, private sector and community stakeholders.
Strong report-writing skills, including monitoring & evaluation and project documentation.
Practical, hands-on mentality.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Proactive problem-solving ability.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in diverse environments.
Additional requirements
An assessment, case, and/or reference check may be part of the procedure. The selected candidate must provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and undergo medical evaluation for inclusion in the pension fund.
The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:
Employees of the Public Entity Sint Eustatius (internal)
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.
More information
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), preferably in Social Inclusion, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience in project management, preferably in community development, sustainable agriculture, social inclusion initiatives or related domains.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, budgets and timelines.
Proven ability to lead diverse teams and support professional development.
Apply
Apply no later than Monday 18 May 2026 CV and a motivation letter, addressed to:
The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius Attn: Director Social Domain – Ms. Carol Jack email: vacancies@statiagov.com
More information
Interviews will be scheduled from Monday 25 May 2026 on. · Questions about the position? Contact Ms. Carol Jack - carol.jack@statiagov.com
Questions about the recruitment process? Contact Ms. Yvonne van ‘t Oever - vacancies@statiagov.com
