Executive Officer / General Manager

Job Description

Lead the future of Dominica Air & Sea Ports Authority (DASPA) as Chief Executive Officer / General Manager, providing strategic direction across the nation's air and seaport operations. This executive opportunity is ideal for an accomplished leader with proven expertise in governance, financial management, organizational transformation, and operational excellence within a complex, high-accountability environment.

Responsibility

The Chief Executive Officer / General Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and executive management of the Authority, ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the successful implementation of the Authority's vision and objectives.

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Authority and its operations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and organizational priorities.
• Oversee airport, seaport, marine, security, engineering, maintenance, administrative, financial, and commercial operations.
• Ensure sound financial management, budgeting, procurement oversight, and expenditure control.
• Lead infrastructure development and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and international standards.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Board of Directors on operational, strategic, and organizational matters.

Experience and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. A Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years' progressive management experience, including at least three (3) years in a senior management or executive leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership, financial management, governance, organizational administration, and policy implementation.
• Proven ability to manage complex organizations operating in high-accountability, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience in statutory bodies, public administration, transportation, infrastructure, aviation, maritime services, logistics, or similarly regulated sectors will be considered an asset.

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.

Interested applicants should submit:

• Letter of Application
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman
Board of Directors
Dominica Air & Sea Ports Authority
P.O. Box 243
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica

Deadline

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.