Project Manager Micro Small Medium Enterprise

Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication

Terms of Reference

for

Project Manager

Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Related Technical Assistance World Bank / NRPB SPEAR Project – Sint Maarten

Background and context

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) constitute approximately 95% of all businesses in Sint Maarten and form the backbone of employment, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience. Recognizing their central role, the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (MinTEATT), through the Department of Economy, Transport and Telecommunication (ETT), is undertaking a comprehensive update of four (4) interrelated MSME-related policies, and the MSME institutional strengthening support programs. These two projects are being implemented under The Sustaining Program Effectiveness and Advancing Resilience (SPEAR) Project, funded by the Government of the Netherlands through the Sint Maarten Reconstruction, Recovery, and Resilience Trust Fund (TF) administered through the World Bank and implemented through the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB)[1]. The Sustaining Program Effectiveness and Advancing Resilience (SPEAR) Project is a strategic initiative led by the Government of Sint Maarten and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB), with support from the Sint Maarten Trust Fund. It aims to enhance the operational effectiveness of recovery efforts and build long-term institutional resilience. The Trust Fund is governed by a tripartite Steering Committee composed of representatives from Sint Maarten, the Netherlands, and the World Bank, which allocates resources to short-, medium-and long-term recovery and capacity-building initiatives. SPEAR has the following objectives: Enhance the operational capacity and effectiveness of the National Recovery Program Bureau, and Strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Government of Sint Maarten to ensure sustainability of investments.

Scope of Work

This task falls within the second component of SPEAR. A Policy Consultant or firm is engaged to lead the development of four (4) policy documents: These policies form the foundation of Sint Maarten’s MSME business environment. Updating these policies is essential to reflect the current realities, economic conditions, and evolving dynamics of the local business climate—while also anticipating future needs. At the heart of these policy updates is the goal of fostering a supportive, enabling environment in which entrepreneurs and businesses can thrive and operate efficiently. These revisions aim to strike a thoughtful balance between encouraging economic activity and safeguarding the quality of life, ensuring that Sint Maarten remains a safe, vibrant, and sustainable place to live, work, and do business. The policies are:

The National MSME Policy The Investment and Diversification Policy The Residential Economic Policy (REP) The Beach and Vending Policy

The policy revisions are intended to align and update these policies to reflect current day realities on Island. The update is expected to be informed by data-driven strategies including the proposed World Bank Enterprise Survey[2]. Such data along with the revised policy documents are essential to sustaining progress and achieving inclusive economic growth in the vital Medium Micro and Small Enterprise (MSME) sector in Sint Maarten. Therefore, the updates, will be critical to ensure alignment between these operational aspects, policy development, MinTEATT priorities, and overall GoSXM priorities. In parallel to the policy revisions, MinTEATT has requested technical assistance from the ongoing Enterprise Support Project (ESP), funded by the same Trust Fund, to support the execution of the operational aspects of MSME programs. This assistance focuses on institutional strengthening of MSME related institutions including the Sint Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) and the Chamber of Commerce (COCI). The MSME support areas are:

Governance and Oversight Framework: The objective is to strengthen the Ministry’s oversight and governance of MSME support

Monitoring and Evaluation’ (M&E) framework: Development of an M&E framework for MSME support programs. Standard Operating procedures (SOPs): Establish SOPs for MSME support programs in key aspects to include basic business training, one-on-one business advisory, and business coaching. Funding mechanisms for MSME support programs.

Terms of reference for these activities are being developed

Role of the Project Manager The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the SPEAR Project policy development and the ESP MSME institutional strengthening support programs components. This responsibility includes coordinating with the Policy Consultant and other Consultants hired through ESP, managing project workflow, coordinating with Min TEATT/ETT, facilitating stakeholder engagement and ensuring compliance with all project requirements. The Project Manager will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of the project process; maintaining project timelines; ensuring compliance with Government of Sint Maarten requirements; and facilitating the successful delivery of all project outputs. In this role, the project manager shall organize and supervise the identification, formulation, approval, implementation and completion of all activities under the component and liaise with the Project Implementation Unit at the Ministry of Finance (SPEAR) and National Recovery Program Bureau (ESP). Functional responsibilities for the role include: Project Management and Coordination Communication with Relevant Stakeholders Reporting and Monitoring and Evaluation Oversight and Quality Management

Under the supervision of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the Ministry of Finance for overall project coordination and administrative oversight, and of the Ministry of TEATT, thro