The Government of FSM has received funding through the UNDP/GEF to assist with the assessment of local capacity to address sustainable land management under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). An important part of this project is the recruitment of a State Project Coordinator to the Executing Agency (i.e. SD Unit, Department of Economic Affairs and State focal point offices) to provide oversight and supervision for the implementation of the project. In this regard, the Project Manager of the SD Unit, who will also be the National Project Manager for the project, will assist the States to recruit a Project Coordinator to be responsible for the following tasks:  

Position: FSM SLM Project Coordinator

1. Manage and supervise the overall implementation of the project including the preparation of
work plans, budgets and the SLM report.
2. Liaise closely with the Project Manager and UNDP on matters relating to the project.
3. Report to the FSM Country Team and Project Manager on all matters relating to the implementation of the project.
4. Ensure the timely delivery of financial and progress reports to the Project Manager and UNDP.
5. Ensure close collaboration between the project and its stakeholders.

6. Manage the recruitment and work of local and regional consultants.
7. Foster and establish links between the SLM and other capacity building initiatives in FSM.
8. Ensure SLM activities are carried out in accordance with work plans.
Other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager from time to time.
Report to UNDP during any partite Reviews of the project that maybe scheduled by UNDP in consultation with the National Project Manager.
9. Ensure adequate representation of women and vulnerable community (youth and children) needs to promote gender equality and empowerment of women in sustainable land management, land use plans and other capacity development initiative of the project.

Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate or advanced degree in a field of relevance to the objectives of the project;
• At least two years of working experience related to project management, capacity building and government;
• A good understanding of environment and conservation issues in FSM and the Pacific;
• Good understanding of the CBD, UNFCCC and the UNCCD;
• Good written communication and reporting skills;
• Good understanding of local institutions and stakeholders; and
• To ensure adequate representation of women in land management and environmental issues, applications from women are highly encouraged for the SLM MSP vacancy.

Benefits: Salary range from $18,000 per annum but not exceed $22,000.00 per annum depending upon the qualification on the applicant.

How to Apply: Provide the following documents: Resume, letter of interest and 3 reference letters

Office of Environment & Emergency Management
P.O.. Box PS-69
Palikir, Pohnpei
FSM 96941
Phone: (691)320-8815
Fax: (691)320-8936


The Division of Personnel Admistration will be accepting application/resume until first week of January 2009
Staff Attorney I to IV
Department of Justice
Closing Date: continuous
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund