Information & Research Officer (FSM Department of Foreign Affairs) Pohnpei [closing date: 4/27/2026]

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:
Information & Research Officer
PL-38/1
$954.69 B/W + $40.00 COLA = $994.69 BW

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
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):
Drafts correspondence, policy recommending, governmental/departmental briefs, and news release; disseminate correspondence to appropriate agencies, and prepares responses to correspondence; coordinates request services received from regional or international organizations; researches, writes periodic reports and analyses or relevant political and economic issues and other matters affecting FSM foreign relations; proposes and drafts policy recommendations to the Department for consideration; receives, escorts, and entertains foreign quests of the government, and plans their itineraries; represent the FSM Government in conference or negotiations; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a recognized College or University with Bachelor Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, or a closely related field, with a minimum of two (2) to (3) years of relevant work experience, including at least one (1) year in foreign affairs or a related area.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office
or send your application, resume, along with other credentials to the below email address:
personnel@personnel.gov.fm