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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:

• 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 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