Position Announcement No.: PA-02-2024
Opening Date: February 02, 2024
Closing Date: February 16, 2024

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FSM Petroleum Corporation is a progressive state-owned enterprise that values diversity and inclusiveness, and is committed to harnessing the local talent of Micronesians. We operate throughout Micronesia, with operations in Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Yap, Nauru and Guam. Our Guam and Nauru Facilities operate under Vital Energy, Inc.  The company employs some of the best people in the industry, and has a mission to develop and train our people to be the best at what they do in the region.  We are currently seeking the right candidate for the position of:

PROGRAM MANAGER – AGRICULTURE

The Program Manager – Agriculture will manage all Vital’s activities under the FSM Coconut National Export Strategy (CocoNES) plan of actions and Vital’s Resource Assurance Management Program (RAMP). The  Program Manager – Agriculture holds coordination and advisory responsibilities within Vital’s organizational architecture ensuring: i) Agricultural risk oversight objectives are achieved ii) A disciplined process is used to identify and scope recommendations for program initiatives iii) facilitating prudent decision making and record management process across the program S/he will ensure risks are identified, issues are escalated when needed and problems are addressed in a timely manner as they occur.  The role is based in FSM and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Essential Job Requirements

  • Program managed effectively, ensuring delivery of Program Charter outcomes.
  • Management of CocoNES program, including Stabilization of supply and management of harvesting services and collection and storage centers.
  • Effective Management of Risk Controls, including the implementation and maintenance of operational risk management programs.
  • Service provider relationships and contracts effectively managed
  • Statutory and operationally compliant organization (department / division)
  • Vital’s image and value standard demonstrated and promoted.

Qualifications

  • Experience or demonstrated capability to work in a multi-cultural multi-lingual Pacific environment.  A proven ability to manage and motivate teams across multiple facilities in remote locations.
  • Strong budget management and financial analysis skills. Experience managing an operational budget exceeding US$0.5mil per annum, and a capital budget program up to US$1.0mil per annum is essential.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines. Experience with a project management discipline such as PMI or the PRINCE2 would be advantageous.
  • A solid understanding of health, safety, security, and environment. Experience with the requirements and use of a Permit to Work System is essential.
  • Advanced MS Office Skills, particularly Excel, and excellent command of written and spoken English

Salary

We offer an excellent remuneration package, a structured career development program and an opportunity to work in a performance-oriented enterprise.

E-Mail CVs and applications to employment@fsmpc.com or hand-deliver/mail hard copies to our Corporate Office. The Employment Application can be downloaded from our website www.vitalenergy.fm/careers/ or can be picked up at our Corporate Office in Pohnpei and at any of our Terminals.

The FSM Petroleum Corporation and Vital Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.