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

POSITION AND SALARY:
Assistant Secretary, Division for Asia, Pacific & Africa Affairs
PL-42/1
$1,177.58 + $40.00 B/W= $1,217.58 B/W

This is to minimum rate at step one of the grades.  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
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

DUTIES&RESPONSIBLITIES:
Conducts or participates in official meetings with representatives of foreign governments or regional and international organizations; plans and organizes formal meetings with such officials; supervises official visits to FSM by representatives of foreign governments and international agencies; clears and supervise draft correspondence to foreign governments and international organizations on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs; receives information copies of correspondences between FSM agencies and foreign governments or international bodies; received copies of reports from FSM Overseas offices and from travelling FSM Officials concerning foreign or international contracts; serves as principles adviser to Secretary of Foreign Affairs on FSM relations with foreign national collects and analyzes documents regarding the activities, policies and programs of foreign government; advises FSM officials of technical and economic assistance programs, scholarships, and other offerings by foreign or international agencies; researches and prepares background reports and other information on specific foreign nations; assists in preparation of budget and coordinates and supervises FSM Embassies and Permanent Mission within the jurisdiction of Asia, Pacific & Africa Affairs; assist other FSM officials in planning official trips abroad, prepares of overseas submission of statistical and other reports to international agencies; performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Foreign Affairs or International studies or related field plus five  (5) years of responsible work experience in Foreign Affairs.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office
or send your application to email address personnel@personnel.gov.fm