Project Manager
- Location
- Micronesia
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Operations & Management
- Salary
- $27,000 – $30,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
About the role
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is seeking a well-qualified Project Manager for the FSM National Government at the Department of Health and Social Affairs in Palikir, Pohnpei. The Project Manager serves as the primary manager of the CARE FSM Project Management Unit and is responsible for ensuring all project outputs, activities, work plans and budgets are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with UNDP and department standards. The work covers improving primary health care facilities and enhancing human resource capacity and service delivery, including dispensary renovation, telehealth installation, deployment of health professionals to outer islands, and Training of Trainers workshops. Duties include developing and implementing the Annual Work Plan with department leadership, UNDP and state health departments in Chuuk, Yap, Pohnpei and Kosrae; ensuring timely procurement under UNDP and department rules; maintaining the risk register and implementation schedule; acting as principal liaison with UNDP, state health departments and international partners; leading community engagement at outer-island sites; and collecting and analysing project results data for quarterly and annual reporting. The salary range is $27,000 to $30,000 per annum depending on qualifications. To apply, submit your resume or application by mail to the Office of Personnel, P.O. Box PS-35, Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941, or the Department of Health and Social Affairs, P.O. Box PS-70, Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941, or by email to personnel@personnel.gov.fm or health@fsmhealth.fm. Applications have been accepted from 7 July 2026 until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences or a closely related field - Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, preferably in the health sector or international development - A Master's degree is an advantage
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