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Lead Jamaica’s National Recovery. Build Back Better. Secure the Future. In the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica has established the National Reconstruction & Resilience Department (NaRRD): a new, high-impact institution mandated to lead the country’s reconstruction and to embed resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainability into national recovery efforts. The Government now invites applications from exceptional, visionary leaders for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who will spearhead one of the most consequential national rebuilding initiatives in Jamaica’s history.
Job Responsibility:
Provide national leadership on reconstruction strategy, resilience standards, and climate-adaptation priorities
Translate Cabinet policy into executable, results-driven programmes
Direct large-scale, multi-sector reconstruction portfolios with high risk, cost, schedule, and quality controls
Ensure sound financial stewardship, donor compliance, and transparent fund management
Oversee public procurement, contract management, and supplier performance at scale
Lead crisis response and surge operations during disaster events
Represent NaRRD at the highest levels—Cabinet, Parliament, development partners, the private sector, and communities
Champion digital platforms, open data, monitoring & evaluation, and public accountability
Build and lead a high-performance, integrity-driven organisation capable of rapid national mobilisation
Requirements:
A Master’s degree in Engineering, Public Policy, Economics, Construction Management, Disaster Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field
12–15 years of senior leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure, reconstruction, disaster recovery, public investment, or development programmes
Proven experience managing complex, high-value portfolios at the national or international level
Proven engagement with multilateral development banks, donors, or major government programmes
Extensive expertise in public financial management, procurement, risk governance, and programme delivery
Nice to have:
Experience in crisis leadership, emergency coordination, or surge operations is a valuable asset
What we offer:
Competitive executive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience