The Ministry of Education Transformation (MEdT) is leading a comprehensive national effort to reimagine and modernize Barbados’ education system, building one that is fit for the future, inclusive, and resilient, and that empowers every learner to thrive in a rapidly changing world. As part of this ongoing transformation, MEdT is seeking to engage a Change Management Specialist within its Change Management Unit to support the design, coordination, and implementation of organizational change strategies that advance the goals of the Education Transformation Programme.
Key Responsibilities:
The Change Lead will:
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Ministry’s change management strategy.
- Conduct stakeholder and impact analyses across key departments.
- Develop and execute change management and associated communication plans.
- Identify and mitigate change-related risks.
- Support organizational readiness, training, and capacity development.
- Produce regular progress reports for the Executive Management of the Ministry
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in organizational change management, preferably within the public sector or education sector.
- Certification in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP) or Project Management (PMP, Prince2) would be an asset.
- Proven ability to lead complex transformation projects and manage multi-stakeholder engagement.
Duration: It is expected that the assignment will require a maximum of nine months (9) months.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (onsite and remote).
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents to Dr. Paul Murphy Director, Change Management Unit at medtjobs@mes.gov.bb by Monday 9th March 2026.
- Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Methodology
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