About PJIAE:

Princess Juliana International Airport is a leading airport in the Caribbean, recognized internationally for operational excellence, strategic importance, and exceptional service standards. As a government‑owned corporation with a complex governance structure and a pivotal role in national economic development, PJIAE is committed to strengthening its governance, compliance, and board support functions.

 

To support its mission, PJIAE is seeking a highly skilled and integrity‑driven Corporate Secretary to serve the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBoD) and Managing Board (MB).

 

Role Summary:

The Corporate Secretary is a key governance officer responsible for ensuring the effectiveness, integrity, and continuity of PJIAE’s governance framework. The role serves as the primary advisor on corporate governance matters and is responsible for maintaining statutory compliance, supporting board decision-making processes, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation of all governance activities.

 

As a strategic liaison between the SBoD, MB, shareholder representative, and internal/external stakeholders, the Corporate Secretary plays a critical role in facilitating structured board cycles, safeguarding compliance, and upholding the highest standards of governance. This position reports directly to the Managing Board while serving both governance bodies impartially.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Governance Advisory & Compliance
    1. Advise the SBoD and MB on governance best practices, bylaws, fiduciary duties, and statutory requirements.
    2. Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all legal and regulatory obligations, filings, and statutory records.
    3. Monitor adherence to governance policies, corporate charters, codes of conduct, and concession requirements.
  • Board Support & Coordination
    1. Plan, coordinate, and administer Board and committee meetings, ensuring all documentation is complete, timely, and compliant.
    2. Prepare, review, and ensure quality control of Board papers, agendas, resolutions, decision logs, and follow‑up actions.
    3. Maintain secure records of Board proceedings, ensuring transparency, integrity, and archiving consistency.
  • Strategic Liaison
  1. Serve as the communication hub between the Boards, MB, shareholder representative, and internal stakeholders.
  2. Support interaction with regulators, government bodies, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
  3. Provide structured guidance to Board members on onboarding, training, and governance development.
  • Risk & Controls
  1. Identify governance‑related risks and propose mitigation measures.
  2. Oversee the accuracy and completeness of governance documents, filings, and compliance monitoring.
  3. Contribute to internal control frameworks from a governance perspective.
  • Operational Excellence
  1. Manage the governance calendar, ensuring timely preparation and coordination of all Board activities.
  2. Support digitalization, process improvement, and documentation automation initiatives within the governance domain.
  3. Ensure independence, confidentiality, and professional conduct in all activities.

 

Qualifications:

  • Batchelor’s degree in Law, Governance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. 
  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate governance, legal, board secretariat, compliance, or similar senior advisory roles. 
  • General understanding of statutory obligations, governance frameworks, and corporate record keeping. 
  • Experience working in government owned, regulated, or complex organizational environments is an advantage.
  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written) with the ability to provide clear, organized support to senior leadership.
  • Candidates possessing equivalent experience or a combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Key Competencies:

  • Exceptional integrity, independence, and discretion.
  • Strong analytical skills and governance‑focused critical thinking.
  • Ability to influence, advise, and collaborate with senior executives and Board members.
  • Highly organized, process‑driven, and detail‑oriented.
  • Skilled in preparing high‑quality Board documentation and managing complex information flows.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development in governance, compliance, and regulatory trends.
  • No conflicts of interest with PJIAE or related entities.

Terms of Employment

  • A performance‑based contract of up to five years, with potential renewal based on performance.
  • Competitive remuneration aligned with the seniority and strategic importance of the role.
  • The position may require occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.

Application Process:

We invite applications from governance professionals who embody integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to strengthening corporate oversight. Please submit your resume and a cover letter by March 31, 2026 to: 

BDO Dutch Caribbean

E-mail: applications@bdo.cw

Reference: Application for Corporate Secretary of PJIAE

 

All applications should be submitted along with the following documents:

  • Cover letter with short motivation; 
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae;
  • Certified copies of all academic transcripts, professional membership qualifications, and certifications;
  • Names of three referees, two of whom have closely supervised your performance at work during the last 5-10 years.

 

Note

A clean police record and a comprehensive assessment are mandatory for the selection process. Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.