INTRODUCTION

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) seeks a highly accomplished executive leader to serve as Director, Human Resources and Administration (DHR&A), providing strategic leadership for the Bank’s human resources and administrative services functions. The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.

THE ROLE

As head of the Human Resources and Administration Department, the Director, Human Resources and Administration (DHR&A) provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the Bank’s human resources and administrative services portfolios, and serves as a member of the senior management team of the Bank, reporting to the Vice-President (Corporate Services).

The DHR&A is accountable for the development and implementation of integrated people and workplace strategies that support a high-performing, engaged workforce and safe, secure, and resilient workplaces and administrative services, while ensuring the Bank remains adaptable and future-ready within an evolving organisational and operating environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The DHR&A will be required to:

• Provide strategic analysis and advice on the design and evolution of organisational structures, workforce models, and administrative arrangements to enhance the Bank’s effectiveness and achievement of its business objectives

• As a member of the Bank’s senior management team, contribute to and champion enterprise-wide change initiatives that advance organisational transformation and strengthen the Bank’s capacity to adapt to evolving institutional and operating environments

• Recommend, based on sound analysis of corporate trends and external environments, integrated people, workplace, and administrative policy frameworks that keep the Bank aligned with its mission and strategic objectives

• Lead initiatives that strengthen and embed the Bank’s institutional values and organisational culture across leadership practices and people policies, fostering a values-driven and high-performing organisation

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive range of human resource programmes, supported by appropriate metrics to assess effectiveness and organisational impact

• Ensure the strategic oversight and delivery of safe, secure and resilient administrative services, including facilities and campus planning, security coordination, business continuity, workplace health and safety, procurement, and related support services

• Direct the development and implementation of career development, learning, and succession planning frameworks to ensure leadership continuity and organisational capability aligned with the Bank’s future needs

• Promote constructive and effective labour-management relationships by communicating Bank strategy and policies, strengthening leadership capability across the organisation, and supporting the timely resolution of complex people-related issues

• Contribute to the deliberations of senior management and governance bodies of the Bank, including the Strategic Advisory Team and the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors

• Direct the development, review, and implementation of corporate and operational policies and strategies for the Human Resources and Administration Department

• Lead HR and Administrative Services Unit professionals, in collaboration with line management, in the strategic determination and delivery of workforce, facilities, security, and administrative requirements that most effectively support the Bank’s operations

• Direct the planning and management of the Department’s Annual Work Programme, budget, and medium- to long-term resource planning, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and fiscal constraints

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The DHR&A will be a seasoned executive leader with credibility, judgment, and strategic perspective to operate effectively at the most senior levels of the organisation, bringing an integrated approach to people, workplace, and administrative leadership. Regarded as a trusted adviser to senior management, the DHR&A will provide sound, objective guidance on complex organisational, people, and operational matters, while leading multidisciplinary teams, managing risk, and ensuring the Bank remains resilient, adaptable, and future-ready.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline

• At least fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience in human resources and administrative or corporate services within a complex organisation, including at least seven (7) years in a supervisory capacity

• Demonstrated accountability for organisation-wide human resources functions and one or more administrative services portfolios, such as facilities management, security, workplace health and safety, business continuity, or general administration

• Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide HR and people strategies aligned with corporate strategy, organisational transformation, and long-term institutional effectiveness

• Expertise in strategic workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, leadership development, and culture change within complex organisational environments

• Strong experience in employee relations and staff engagement, including effective partnership with leadership at all levels, to foster constructive labour-management relationships and resolve complex people-related issues

• Experience in a multilateral development bank or international financial institution will be an advantage

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The DHR&A should demonstrate a strong proficiency in the following organisational core competencies:

Acting as a Champion for Change

The ability to identify problems and opportunities for change, implement solutions where appropriate; maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; and support people in their efforts to try new things.

Acting Decisively

Moves quickly to make decisions and commits to a straightforward course of action; comfortable making decisions based on partial information; willing to take risks to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.

Championing Customer Needs

Calls attention to issues that impact customer satisfaction; views situations from customers' perspective; encourages people to think about customers when making decisions and develops and sustains productive customer relationships.

Developing Talent

Invests time and resources into building the capabilities of team members; helps people define career goals and establish development plans to achieve them; gives people constructive, developmental feedback and advice.

Driving for Results

Bottom-line oriented and pushes self and others to achieve results. Keeps current on project status; makes sure people are aware of project status and what they need to do to keep things moving; redirects project resources and activities to overcome setbacks; elevates project concerns to senior levels of leadership when appropriate.

Managing Performance

Clearly defines and communicates roles and responsibilities; holds people accountable for accomplishing objectives; recognises and rewards people who achieve results and deliver on performance expectations; provides effective feedback.

Managing Risk

Effectively balances risks and opportunities; thinks through potentially positive and negative outcomes; seeks ways to mitigate risks.

Setting a Strategic Vision

Identifies and articulates the strategic goals and direction of the company, Division, or group; establishes connections between short-term and long-term objectives and directions. Communicates the vision throughout the organisation through distinctive strategies, goals and action plans that maximise competitive advantage. Inspires and motivates entire Division (s) or department(s) to adopt the vision.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This role is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a two-year basis in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary scale for this Grade 23 role starts at USD200,460 per annum net of taxes. The benefits package includes a pension plan, life and medical insurances.

Before you proceed to apply, please consider the following requirements:

• You must be a national of one of CDB’s member countries.
• You will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications to support your application if you are selected for an interview.
• All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks and references.

CDB fully respects the need for confidentiality of information supplied and assures you that we will not discuss your background and interest with anyone including references, without your prior consent.

The deadline for submission of applications is April 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm AST.

The Caribbean Development Bank is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Bank provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request such accommodation.