Jobs
Chief Operations Officer
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Duty station: Pohnpei, FSM
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Deadline: Open until filled
Target start date: April 2027 or sooner
Position Overview:
MCT is changing. As the region’s dedicated conservation finance institution, accredited by the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund, and the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage, we are expanding how we mobilize and deliver resources to communities across the FSM, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Guam, and the CNMI.
Our new COO will be key to that work. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead MCT’s operations, finance, grants administration, and governance, and make sure the institution runs as well as the mission it serves.
Qualifications:
We’re looking for an experienced leader with strong finance and operations skills, sound judgment, and a real commitment to Micronesia’s people and ocean. Experience with conservation trust funds, climate finance, or the Pacific is a plus.
National Grants Officer – SAP029
Deadline: November 26, 2026
Program Administrative and Financial Assistant
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) is looking for a motivated and qualified individual to join our team.
Position Title: Program Administrative and Financial Assistant
Duty Station: KMCT Headquarters, Pohnpei, FSM
Unit: Climate Program Unit (CPU)
Reports to: MCT-GCF Regional Program Manager
- Cover letter detailing relevant qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive CV/resume.
- Contact information for two professional references.
Small Grants Program Manager
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team and support the effective coordination and management of the Small Grants Program.
Position Title: Small Grants Program Manager
Location: Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
Re-opening Date: August 25, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
We are seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team and support the effective coordination and management of the Small Grants Program.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference (TOR) for details on the position, qualifications, responsibilities, and application requirements.
Please see the TOR for more information.
Kosrae State PAN–Blue Prosperity Micronesia (PAN-BPM) Coordinator
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) is seeking a qualified and experienced PAN (Protected Areas Network) -BPM (Blue Prosperity Micronesia) Coordinator to lead the day-to-day implementation of the PAN-BPM Program.
Position Title: Kosrae State PAN–Blue Prosperity Micronesia (PAN-BPM) Coordinator
Duty Station: Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority (KIRMA), Kosrae, FM 96944
Salary: USD $30,000 to $35,000 per annum
This is the person who will run Kosrae’s Protected Area Network and Blue Prosperity Micronesia work on the ground. The role supports marine spatial planning, PAN site establishment and monitoring, community consultations, and the state policies, laws, and sustainable financing mechanisms. You’d be the link between Kosrae State, the national PAN and BPM coordinators, MCT, and partners across government, communities, and NGOs.
Kosrae’s contribution to the Micronesia Challenge 2030 goes through this role. What gets designated, how it’s managed, and what policy and funding sits behind it starts here.
What we’re looking for:
– A bachelor’s in environmental studies, conservation, natural resource management, marine science, policy, or a related field.
– 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience.
– Fluency in English and Kosraean.
– Knowledge of Micronesian governance and traditional resource stewardship.
– Comfortable facilitating meetings, consultations, and public presentations.
Cover letter, resume, and three professional references to xluther@ourmicronesia.org, addressed to Mr. Steven Palik, Director, KIRMA
Open until filled.
Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator (Pohnpei)
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT), on behalf of the FSM Department of Resources and Development, is seeking a motivated and qualified Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Coordinator to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF) SAP020 project, Climate-Resilient Food Security for Farming Households Across the Federated States of Micronesia.
Location: Pohnpei, FSM
Salary: US$30,000 per annum
Contract Duration: 1.5 years
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to strengthening climate-resilient food security and livelihoods across the Federated States of Micronesia while working closely with national and state government agencies, local communities, and key project partners.If you are passionate about sustainable development, climate resilience, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.
Please refer to the full vacancy announcement for detailed information on the position, qualifications, and application process.
Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator (Chuuk)
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT), on behalf of the FSM Department of Resources and Development, is seeking a motivated and qualified Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Coordinator to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF) SAP020 project, Climate-Resilient Food Security for Farming Households Across the Federated States of Micronesia.
Location: Chuuk, FSM
Salary: US$35,000 per annum
Contract Duration: 1.5 years
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to strengthening climate-resilient food security and livelihoods across the Federated States of Micronesia while working closely with national and state government agencies, local communities, and key project partners.If you are passionate about sustainable development, climate resilience, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.
Please refer to the full vacancy announcement for detailed information on the position, qualifications, and application process.