Chief Technical Advisor (FSM Department of Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management (DECEM)) Pohnpei [open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Chief Technical Advisor at the Department of Climate Change & Emergency Management (DECEM).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the PMU and national partners in achieving joint project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and standards.
• Advise IUCN on project progress, necessary changes, improvements, and initiatives to capitalize on project opportunities.
• Support cooperation and dialogue with relevant national and international initiatives, including the BGI-IP, to create synergies and enhance the impact of project activities.
• Advise on specific project matters based on technical expertise and project objectives.
• Prepare Terms of Reference (ToRs) for technical activities and technical consultancies, including the preparation of technical documents, plans, studies, etc.
• Follow up on technical activities and consultancies, ensuring timely implementation and quality delivery.
• Review and validate technical documents prepared under the Project, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with project objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from advanced University with a Master’s degree in conservation, sustainable development, economics, public policy, natural resources management, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in project or programmed management, technical advisory roles, policy-oriented work in a broad range of sustainable development issues, with a focus on natural resources management. Demonstrated expertise in providing technical support and advisory services in relevant areas, including biodiversity conservation, ecotourism, and sustainable development. Strong analytical skills and ability to provide strategic guidance and recommendations based on technical expertise and project objectives.Language: English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Salary: Salary will be determined through negotiation and will be based on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Submit resume or application by mail to the following addresses:
Department of Environment, Climate Change          Office of FSM Personnel
& Emergency Management (DECEM)                      P.O.Box PS-35
P.O. Box PS-69                                                                        Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941                                                  Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642
Phone: (691) 320-8815                                                            Email:personnel@personnel.gov.fm
Email: darla.yatilman@decem.gov.fm

The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today April 17, 2026 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER