Overview
The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
WWW.VICCTF.ORG
Position Title: Chief Operations Officer, The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund
Location: The Virgin Islands (BVI)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Employment Type: Full-time employment contract
Initial Contract Period: Three years, with a six-month probationary period and option to renew subject to performance, operational need and Board approval
Expected Start Date: 1 October 2026
Eligibility of Applicants: All qualified persons are invited to apply; preference will be given to suitably qualified Virgin Islanders/Belongers
Residency Requirement: Successful candidate must reside full-time in the Virgin Islands (BVI)
Compensation Range: USD 90,000 – USD 130,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience
10. Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit the following by 15 July 2026 (23:59 BVI time) to applications@vicctf.org and copy info@vicctf.org. Email subject line: Application – VICCTF Chief Operations Officer.
- Cover letter addressing suitability for the role;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Names and contact details of three professional references;
- Copies of relevant qualifications or certifications.
11. Selection Process
- Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.
- Applications will be screened for eligibility and assessed against an approved evaluation matrix.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to one or more interviews and may complete a written exercise, presentation, case study or practical task.
- Reference checks, background checks and due diligence will be completed before final appointment.
- While all qualified persons are invited to apply, preference will be given to suitably qualified Virgin Islanders/Belongers.
- The Trust reserves the right not to make an appointment, whether or not a candidate is found suitable.
The Trust is committed to fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment, consistent with equal opportunity,
confidentiality, good governance and the strategic needs of the Trust.