Job Advertisement – Invest Turks and Caicos

Job Title:  Director – Entrepreneurial Development

Reporting to:  CEO

Location:  Invest Turks and Caicos – Providenciales

Under the general supervision of the CEO, the Executive Director responsible for small business support will be required to manage all aspects of small business support including creating and administering annual budgets; ensuring agreed milestones are achieved; preparing fiscal reports; overseeing staff; identifying and networking with partner agencies; and providing technical assistance to new and existing business owners.

Essential Functions  

1. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates resources in a manner that will ensure comprehensive service delivery to the micro, small and medium community in TCI.
2. In conjunction with the CEO, develops annual budget.
3. Develops contracts and partnerships to generate additional income, including identifying and developing grant applications.
4. Monitors grants and contracts for compliance and prepares quarterly and annual fiscal reports along with other required reports.
5. Fosters positive working relationships with public and private sector Stakeholders and their staff, ensuring they are aware of Invest TCI services available to the micro, small and medium community and, as necessary, advocating on behalf of micro, small and medium owners and new entrepreneurs.
6. Provides direct communication and creates an on-going working relationship with financial institutions, legal and trade associations, private consulting firms, and micro, small and medium associations.
7. Provides liaison between the college, chambers of commerce and other agencies involved in micro, small and medium assistance and economic development.
8. Represents and is an advocate on behalf of the micro, small and medium community to public and private institutions and organizations.
9. Provides supervision and oversight for staff and consultants.
10. Provides individualized consulting to small business clients.
11. Develops and facilitates business workshops to support Invest TCI’s objectives.
12. Delivers presentations about Invest TCI and/or specific topics to classes, community organizations, financial institutions, government entities, and others.
13. Participates on committees appropriate to promote the agenda of Invest TCI.
14. Participates in Regional and International MSME conferences and meetings within budgetary allocations.
15. Develops and/or coordinates a marketing plan, including social media and other electronic marketing, of Invest TCI’s small business services and programs.
16. Develops and implements appropriate evaluation procedures to ensure the quality of services delivered.
17. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. General economic development issues.
2. Micro, small and medium operations.
3. Effective marketing.
4. Budget development and monitoring.
5. Fiscal report preparation.
6. Principles of supervision, training and practices of personnel management.
7. Community resources available to micro, small and medium.
8. Standard managerial policies and procedures in operating an organization.
9. Provide leadership.
10. Identify funding opportunities.
11. Write effective grants.
12. Deal with the unexpected.
13. Network with the community; speak to the public.
14. Administer the policies of the TCIG related to the operation of Invest TCI.
15. Supervise and evaluate employees.
16. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government, bankers, business and industry representatives.
18. Work with the diverse MSME population, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of the community.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year university with a major in business administration, public administration or related field; MBA preferred.
2. Four (4) years of related experience with at least two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.

Salary: per annum based on qualifications and experience.

Deadline Date for Applications

The deadline date for applications is September  2, 2022, Turks, and Caicos time.

Application Procedure

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate, and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks, and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The CEO – of Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “MSME Support Officer” clearly marked on the front.

Alternatively, applications can be emailed to dastwood@investturksandcaicos.tc .The subject line in the email should read “ MSME Support Officer.”

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.