Program Manager for Renewable Energy (FSM Department of Resource & Development_ Division of Energy) Pohnpei [closing:4/25/2026]

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:
Program Manager for Renewable Energy
PL-38/1
$954.69 B/W + $40.00 COLA= $994.69
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 Resources and Development
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

Duties & Responsiblities:
Incumbent will work closely and report to the Energy Division, Assistant Secretary. The Program Manager will also work closely with members of the NEWG and respective FSN National and state counterparts. A strong national, state and local networks and influence, relationships with local leaders, chiefs, is expected. The candidate is also expected to have food business acumen, and ability to facilitate meetings and report on meeting outcomes. Support and advise R&D Energy Division in all energy related issues pertaining to the newly endorsed 2024 – 2050 National Energy Policy, its implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, reviewing. Support development of other energy state strategies, roadmaps and plans including their implementation, monitoring and reporting. Support R&D Energy Division with research and collate relevant information and conduct basic technical, financial analysis including budgeting and planning. Support and advise R&D Energy Division in developing concept notes, funding proposals and implementation plans on any initiative and project in collaboration with relevant partners including sharing and progress updates and reports. In collaborations with relevant stakeholders (external and internal) support the Energy Division in meeting its energy goals and targets and therefore work with the existing and new projects for each States in achieving 70% RE in the electricity sector and 100% access to all FSM households by 2030.Support the work pertaining to the establishment of an independent power producer for FSM and therefore to support these planned activities (i) conducting energy related feasibility studies followed by (ii) preparing energy investments plans and there after in (iii) implementing the investment plans. With the support of consultants, State Utilities and State Energy Officers and other stakeholders the key activities. Support the NEWG meetings and develop draft background documents, presentations, nots, and reports on a timely basis, Mange the state Energy Officers and support implementation of State investments of action plans once they developed; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in energy planning, sustainable development, statistics, economic, business, engineering, or science and/ or closely related field plus at least three (3) years of work experience in related field.