Kosrae Campus/CRE
P.O. Box 37
Tofol, Kosreae FM 96944

Under the supervision of the CRE Coordinator, the agent will carry out agriculture activities including these major functional responsibilities.

• Plan, design, and implement educational extension programs on sustainable agriculture.
• Maintain plant nursery, propagate varieties of planting crop materials, conduct filed visits to provide recommendations and advices..
• Assist vocational teachers on agricultural courses.
• Work closely with the Kosrae State Department of Resources and Economic Affairs (DREA) and Kosrae State Department Education (DOE) to enhance extension program services.
• Serve on committees and perform duties to support the unit.

 

Associate of science degree in agriculture or related fields from a US accredited college and four years of work experience. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Must be computer literate and familiar with MS office, use of the World Wide Web/Internet, and email communication. Must have field work experience mostly on sustainable agriculture program; One year of work experience in the field of agriculture with informal teaching and training experience. Two years of work experience related to agriculture industry and sustainable natural resource management is preferred. Good working relationships with the local farmers, community groups, and the schools.

Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Natural Resources Management and two years of work experience.

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; and
6. Court Clearance under 6 months old
7. Valid driver’s license.

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 February 8, 2020 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.