Climate Change Technical Advisor (FSM Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management)

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:
Climate Change Technical Advisor
PL-42/1
$1,177.58 + $40COLA = $1,217.58B/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 Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management (DECEM)
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):
Provide advice on climate change matters; draft climate change statements for the Secretary and the President during national regional and international climate change meetings; able to fundraise and secure funds and assist in developing climate change projects; assist in the preparation of the national GHG inventory, vulnerability and adaptation assessment and preparation of national communications and other climate change reports; demonstrate ability to engage with stakeholders including government officials, scientific institutions, non-governmental organizations/civil society and private sector; Familiarity with international negotiations and possess under the UNFCCC; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in Environment Management or related field minimum of five years of work experience in environment or related work experience within the FSM or the region.