BACKGROUND:

Blue Prosperity Micronesia (BPM) is a partnership between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and its four states, the Waitt Institute and the Micronesia Conservation Trust to advance sustainable ocean use in the FSM. The program is FSM Government-led and builds on FSM commitments towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and the Micronesia Challenge (MC) to protect 30% of FSM waters, strengthen fisheries management and support the development of blue economies.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of the BPM Program Coordinator is to successfully implement the Blue Prosperity Micronesia program, along with the BPM Program Management Unit (PMU) and program partners. The Program Coordinator will play a critical role in liaising with government officials and key partners to ensure information flow and sound cooperation and coordination in advancing BPM targets.

They will report to the Assistant Secretary for the Marine Division at the Department of Resources & Development and work closely with the BPM Technical Coordinator and BPM partners, including The Waitt Institute and Micronesia Conservation Trust through a contract with MCT. The position will be based in Pohnpei, at FSM Department of Resources & Development. The position will require significant time in each of the four states with the BPM/PAN Coordinators and BPM State Focals, and possibly international travel.