Overview
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 orga
Full job description
Full Job Description
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:
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Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Ministry’s change management strategy.
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Conduct stakeholder and impact analyses across key departments.
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Develop and execute change management and associated communication plans.
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Identify and mitigate change-related risks.
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Support organizational readiness, training, and capacity development.
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Produce regular progress reports for the Executive Management of the Ministry
Qualifications and Experience:
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A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in organizational change management, preferably within the public sector or education sector.
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Certification in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP) or Project Management (PMP, Prince2) would be an asset.
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Proven ability to lead complex transformation projects and manage multi-stakeholder engagement.
Duration: It is expected that the assignment will require a maximum of five months(5) months.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (onsite and remote).
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV and cover letter by [June 24th, 2026] to:
Change Management Unit Ministry of Education Transformation 2nd Ave, Belleville, Alphonzo House, St. Michael. Email: [medtjobs@mes.gov.bb]
Please click on the link for the Terms of Reference for Change Management Specialist
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