Head of Procurement

Organisation Posting Expiration
Recovery and Development Agency
 December 12, 2025

Job Description

The Government of the Virgin Islands in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) invites qualified and professional applicants to apply for the position of Head of Procurement. 

Coordinate all steps in commercial engagement and procurement in accordance with RDA specialist procurement legislation

Responsibilities

1.    Manage the procurement team

2.    Deliver contractual support and advice to the agency

3.    Oversee the management of all procurement within the RDA in accordance with the RDA strategic plan and procurement policy

4.    Oversee contract management and support to all project

5.    Conduct training within the RDA on contractual policy and procedure

6.    Promote a more collaborative approach to contracting, reducing the need for adversarial contract relationships

7.    Manage training of national contractors in the tender and contractual process

8.    Oversee the Contract Management System and Contractor Registration and Classification System

9.    Review and support development of procurement policy as required

10.    Provide technical input into the Business Case process

11.    Member of the Senior Management Team

    Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens.
    Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment; sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; operate motorised vehicles.
 

 

Qualifications / Experience / Eligibility

    Master’s degree in related or technical field (engineering, QS, programme, project or contract management, business).

    5 -7 years procurement experience.

    5 -7 years contract management experience.

    Public sector procurement experience.

    Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities

    Possess excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills

    Ability to quickly/easily adjust to changing priorities/direction

    Demonstrated experience using requisite software 
 

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY
The cover letter, resume, and academic qualifications and certifications of interested public officers are to be submitted to the Department of Human Resources at the below address by the closing date.


    Director of Human Resources
    Department of Human Resources
    RJT Building 
    Road Town, Tortola VG 1110
    British Virgin Islands

Or by email:  hrdbvi@gov.vg
        Programme Details:
The temporary employment provides an opportunity for public officers to further enhance their knowledge, skills and overall competencies by being shifted, for a period of time, to employment with the RDA.  

Application Process:
Submit cover letter, resume, academic qualifications and certifications to the Department of Human Resources.