Yap Campus/CES
P.O. Box 286
Colonia, Yap FM 96943

Class Description: Under the general direction of the CRE Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for extending the Agriculture Extension Program in the Federated States of Micronesia. The incumbent plans, organizes and conducts agricultural workshops, meetings and demonstrations in the villages.

Provides information and management advice directly to farmers, schools, non-governmental organizations and interested individuals. Works with State Agriculture, other government agencies and farmers in planning, organizing workshops at the village level. Evaluates effectiveness of workshops and programs, and implements suggested changes in areas of responsibilities. Works with the Coordinator to develop brochures, publication and other outreach materials related to the field of responsibility; assists in developing local and national work plans. Inputs and maintains computer database of all clientele. Trains, supervises, and assists extension agents in lower grade in area of specialty. Develops own weekly Plans of Work and submits to Coordinator for approval. Prepares public service announcements for the media and TV awareness programs as required. Generates reports, follows individually tailored professional development program to upgrade skills. Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or related field from an accredited colleg and two years of full-time work in extension or agricultural area. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Fours years of work experience preferred. Computer literate, familiar with publications software. Must be able to demonstrate written and oral communication skills. OR an Associate of Science plus four years of full-time work experience in Extension or Agriculture related field.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position( not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters;

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until May 19, 2015 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.