It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesians and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Foreign Service Officer II
PL-36/1
$862.12 + $40.00 Cola = $902.12 B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
Department of Foreign Affairs
Division of American and European Affairs
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft statement/correspondence, talking points, etc. for the President and Vice President, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and other FSM leaders; prepare and staff FSM delegations to national, regional and international conference/negotiations; serve as liaison officer any visiting delegation in his/her areas of coverage; coordinate or serve as liaison officer between the countries & organizations under the purview of his/her responsibility and the between the countries & organizations under the purview of his/her responsibility and the national and state governments; draft press releases, background papers and reports of important events under his/her areas of coverage; attend to other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics or a related field plus two (2) years of experience in foreign affairs, international relations, policy analysis, or related work. Possess some knowledge of the FSM Government and its relations with foreign governments and regional and international organizations in the Americas/European/Multilateral/Asian regions, and have a good command of the English language, with strong writing skills and oral communication ability.