Section Head F&B

The department of Personnel & Organization 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 Cg 7,731.25 to maximum Cg 12,771.25.

Application period
If you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your application letter and resume no later than September 30, 2026, to:

The Ministry of General Affairs
Attn: Abel Knottnerus
Secretary General
Soualiga Road 1, Pond Island
Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Email: Careers@sintmaartengov.org
Cc: abel.knottnerus@sintmaartengov.org

For additional information, please contact the Secretary General via email address abel.knottnerus@sintmaartengov.org.