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.

We are seeking a temporary Project Leader  Infrastructure & Erosion Control Measures to join the Programme & Project Management Office (PPMO). The projects under this role are delivered in close cooperation between the Public Entity and various ministries. As Project Leader, you act as a central coordinating figure, maintaining oversight and ensuring that all necessary activities are undertaken to drive and monitor progress.

You will be involved from the early stages of the projects, with a strong focus on execution, ensuring that infrastructure and erosion control projects are delivered in accordance with agreed quality standards, timelines and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will locally prepare and coordinate civil engineering projects in the field of infrastructure and erosion control. You ensure that project activities are carried out in line with planning and quality requirements, while maintaining clear communication with key stakeholders. You support and guide decision-making processes and actively manage the local environment in which projects are implemented. In addition, you safeguard coherence between interrelated projects and stakeholders and contribute to effective knowledge transfer.

Additionally, your tasks include:

• Maintaining regular contact with, and reporting to, the Programme Manager.
• Managing local stakeholder and environmental relations related to project implementation.
• Preparing and facilitating decision-making trajectories.
• Monitoring and promoting coherence between connected projects and involved stakeholders.
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and transfer within the organisation and project teams.

Working Conditions

The selected candidate may receive:

• Temporary employment for a trial period of one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.
• Salary: Scale 12, gross monthly between $5,500.99 – $6,884.96 (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.
• 168 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

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.

Job Requirements

• Higher professional education (HBO) level, preferably in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering or Spatial Planning.
• Demonstrable experience in the realisation of ground, road and hydraulic engineering (GWW) projects.
• Proven experience working on projects within a politically and administratively complex environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Stress-resistant, with the ability to maintain oversight in complex project environments.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

• Flexible, solution-oriented and able to respond effectively to changing circumstances.

• Strong social and communication skills.

• Cross-cultural and political sensitivity.

• Decisiveness and a hands-on, results-driven approach.

• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

Apply

• Send your CV and motivation letter no later than 12 January 2026.

Visit The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius Career page for more information on how to apply.

Please note that, due to the upcoming holiday period, this vacancy will remain open longer than usual; however, we encourage you to apply promptly, as the position may be closed earlier if sufficient qualified applications are received.

More information

• Interviews will be scheduled from the 19th of January 2026.

Visit The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius Career page for more information about the position or recruitment process.?