Job Description
This senior-level position at Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA) offers the opportunity to manage complex logistics operations and regulatory standards. The Deputy General Manager will play a pivotal role in policy implementation, asset oversight, and continuous service improvement.
Responsibility
- Support the CEO in formulating and executing strategic plans and policies
- Lead the operational management of DASPA’s ports, airports, and related assets
- Monitor performance metrics across departments to ensure operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with ICAO, ECCAA, IMO, SOLAS, and local regulations
- Oversee infrastructure improvements, maintenance, and capital development projects
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies and stakeholders for audit readiness and safety
- Guide teams on prioritizing operational renewal, growth initiatives, and service delivery
- Represent the organization in technical discussions, stakeholder meetings, and national planning sessions
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, operations management, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management or executive leadership role
- Demonstrated understanding of aviation and maritime regulatory frameworks
- Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills
- Proven ability to lead complex operations and multidisciplinary teams
- High level of integrity, discretion, and decision-making competence
- Familiarity with international compliance standards and regional transport protocols
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and crisis management abilities
Benefits and Others
An attractive remuneration package will be offered. The position will be contractual for two years in the first instance, subject to renewal based on performance.
Timeline for Receipt of Applications
Applications should be sent under confidential cover to the General Manager of DASPA as follows:
Applications should be sent under confidential cover, plus via email to:
The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority
Roseau,
Dominica
Deadline for receipt of applications: June 2nd, 2025.
Job Skills
- Analytical
- Aviation Regulations
- Crisis Management
- Decision Making
- Discretion
- Effective Communication
- Integrity
- Maritime Regulations
- Negotiating
- Organizational Capabilities
- Regional Transport Protocols
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
AboutCompany
Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority- Phone: +1(767) 255-9100
- eMail: info@daspa.dm
- URL: https://www.domports.daspa.dm/
- Address: Woodbridge Bay Port, Fond Cole, Dominica
Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA) is charged with providing a coordinated and integrated system of airports, seaports, port services, as well as managing the assets, liabilities, resources, and functions of the ports. The DASPA Act allows the Authority to contract out any of these responsibilities, with the authorization of the Minister. DASPA provides tailgating, stevedoring and longshore services at the seaports while ground handling is provided by private local companies at the airports.