1 Dec 2025 • Vacancy
Vacancy – Post of Chief Operating Officer
The Economic Development Board (EDB) is the Government of Mauritius’ apex institution
responsible for:
- Strategic economic planning for enhanced national competitiveness;
- Investment promotion, export promotion, and business facilitation;
- Positioning Mauritius as an international financial centre and business hub;
- Supporting structural reforms that improve the business environment.
Position Overview
The COO shall be responsible for strategic oversight, operational excellence, and cross-institutional integration of all corporate support and shared-service functions including HR, Finance, Marketing and Branding, Procurement, External Affairs, Change & Project Managment, Facilities, and Corporate Services.
This role ensures optimal service delivery to investment and export clusters, driving efficiency, and institutional transformation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in either Economics, Management, Finance or alternative qualification acceptable to the Board.
- PMP certification would be an advantage.
- At least 13 years’ relevant experience, with minimum 8 years at Leadership level.
- Proven oversight of multiple corporate functions and shared service models.
Mode of Application
Interested candidates are invited:
- To download the requirements and responsibilities for the above-mentioned position by
accessing the following link: https://www.edbmauritius.org/vacancy - To submit their motivation letter together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae to https://jobs.edbmauritius.org/ at latest by 12 December 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only the best qualified candidates will be convened for interview.
EDB reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement
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