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

During this six-month quartermaster phase, you will:
• 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 followthrough.
• 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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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)

How to apply

Send your CV and motivation letter no later than 2 November to:
The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius
Attn: Personnel & Organization, Recruitment Specialist – Ms. Yvonne van ‘t Oever
email: [email protected]

More information

• Interviews will be scheduled digitally in consultation with you from November
10th
• Questions about the position? Contact Marion Schroen:
[email protected]
• Questions about the recruitment process? Email: [email protected]