The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) is committed to the continuous enhancement of  services and facilities to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction.  A dynamic and fast-paced organization, SCASPA is building a culture of excellence with a motivated, professional and loyal team.

Job Opportunity

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
           
Job Summary

This position holds accountability and has responsibility for creating SCASPA’s strategy and goals, and for maximizing use of SCASPA’s resources and assets.  The Chief Executive Officer provides effective leadership to senior management, and builds and maintains strong working relationships and partnerships with relevant stakeholders.  The position is also responsible for facilitating economic development and sustainable growth, particularly in the sectors of tourism and trade.  The Chief Executive Officer is responsible to the Board for overseeing business operations efficiently and effectively to ensure SCASPA’s viability.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Business Management, Public
  Administration or a relevant discipline
• Seven years’ experience in a senior management position
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written  
  communication skills
• Proactive, visionary and results-oriented leadership style
• Strong customer focus
• Sensitivity to local political and social issues
• Ability to work effectively and confidently with   
  industry partners, other stakeholders and all levels of  
  Government
  
  (Industry experience would be an asset.)
  

• To ensure that the appropriate governance and management structures are in place in consultation with the Board of Directors to effectively execute on SCASPA’s mandate
• To report to the Board of Directors in a manner that allows it to act effectively to safeguard the interests of its stakeholders
• To facilitate the development of staff within SCASPA to create a professional and well-motivated team;
• To negotiate major contracts and agreements with third parties for the provision of services and development of projects
• To ensure compliance with regulations and requirements from relevant regional and international aviation, maritime and security organizations
• To achieve budgetary goals and objectives set over an annual period
• To oversee the implementation of cost-cutting measures and revenue-generating initiatives to improve cash flow and profitability to create a sustainable entity

Contact Information

Interested, qualified persons should send a résumé and cover letter addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager
St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority
P.O. Box 963
Bird Rock
Basseterre
St. Kitts

Deadline for receiving applications is
Monday, March 12, 2012