Conferment Ceremony of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun for Mr. Asterio R. Takesy

By the Embassy of Japan in the FSM

January 17, 2023

Pohnpei, FSM--On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the conferment ceremony for Mr. Asterio R. Takesy, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs, was held at the Ambassador’s Residence. He has received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, as 2022 Spring Conferment of Decorations for foreign recipients.

Mr. Takesy has contributed immensely to strengthening relations between Japan and the FSM. He contributed to develop bilateral ties, such as the establishment of diplomatic relations in December 1988 and the FSM embassy in Tokyo built in May 1989. By appointment of the first President Tosiwo Nakayama, he promoted telecommunication infrastructure through negotiations with Japanese telecommunication providers. As a Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs, he engaged in economic development including infrastructure projects and fisheries cooperation with Japan. As a Director of Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), he visited Fukuoka University to adopt a smart method of the waste management,

“Fukuoka Method”, to the FSM.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Michigami conferred the Decoration Diploma on Mr. Takesy and appreciated his contributions to Japan and the FSM relations, “Kizuna. In his reply, Mr. Takesy expressed his pleasure for the decoration. After a celebration speech by Emanuel Mori, former President of the FSM, the Hon. Kandhi Elieisar, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, gave a toast with his respect to Mr. Takesy.

The ceremony was attended by the Hon. Ieske Iehsi, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs and 2022 Spring’s recipient of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, the Hon. Ilon Epel, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Andrew Yatilman, Secretary of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency, the Hon. Gardenia Aisek, Secretary of Education, the Hon. Elina Akinaga, Secretary of Resources and Development, and family of Mr.Takesy, and members of the Embassy of Japan in the FSM.

Embassy of the United States of America

Vacancy Announcement: VA2023.001

POSITION TITLE: Strategic Content Coordinator (Media and Alumni)

OPENING PERIOD: January 17, 2023, to February 17, 2023

SERIES/GRADE: FSN-8

SALARY: USD $17,453.00

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DUTIES: The Strategic Content Coordinator (Media and Alumni) works under the direct supervision of the Public AffairsOfficer (PAO) or PAO designee. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Monitors press and digital media coverage of issues of importance to the United States. Identifies and advises the PAO (or PAO designee) on strategies for promoting accurate and balanced FSM press and digital media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and American interests, correcting misinformation and countering disinformation. Maintains Mission flagship digital properties (social media, website content). Researches and analyzes audiences for Mission digital properties and customizes online engagement to promote Mission objectives. Builds productive relationships with working-level press and media professionals in person and online. Creates compelling visual content for all Mission outreach materials by assessing visual aspects of the FSM media environment, public preferences for visual content formats and dissemination channels, and the impact of Mission visual materials. Designs, plans, and implements a broad range of activities to maintain contact with alumni of all Emerging Voices (EV) and Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) activities and initiatives. Develops strategies for engaging alumni over the long term and analyzes the effectiveness of various exchange programs in achieving Mission goals; recommends adjustments accordingly.

EDUCATION: A university degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Marketing, or local equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in a media outlet, think tank, university, non-governmental organization (NGO), international organization, foreign embassy, government office, or corporation is required, with responsibility for public relations, public affairs, journalism, communications, marketing, outreach events, press conferences, and other media interactions as significant parts of the job.

Experience managing digital properties and with content creation in multimedia and traditional formats, including photography and videography, is required.

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/ Reading/Writing in English is required. (This may be tested.)

Selected applicant under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.