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This includes interventions supporting the rehabilitation, upgrade or full reconstruction of key border crossing points across the country.
Under the overall supervision of the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme Manager, under the direct supervision of the Infrastructure Coordinator, the National Project Officer –
Construction Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination and implementation of the infrastructure projects under the IBG Programme.
Responsibilities
1. Support the planning, coordination and implementation of project activities related to the rehabilitation and construction of border infrastructure, in line with approved workplans, and technical guidance provided by supervisors to advance programme delivery targets.
2. Carry out technical assessments, feasibility studies, and collection of data to incorporate, among others, disaster risk considerations such as earthquakes, floods, and other hazards into structural analysis to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of border infrastructure designs.
3. Prepare achievable and cost-effective structural design, calculations, drawings, and details for diverse infrastructure including buildings, roads, mechanical, electrical and plumbing networks, under the supervisor’s guidance, to provide a sound technical basis for construction and rehabilitation works.
4. Draft Bills of Quantities (BoQs), specifications, operational and maintenance manuals, and contribute to bidding documentations, to facilitate timely and compliant procurement of construction works.
5. Assist in developing and adjusting detailed and achievable field-level workplans and activities, based on assessments, information verification, and stakeholder consultations to keep infrastructure activities aligned with programme objectives.
6. Identify implementation challenges and gaps and report them to the supervisor for timely corrective action.
7. Monitor construction and rehabilitation works at the field level through frequent site visits and liaison with contractors, and report on compliance findings, to uphold quality and contractual standards.
8. Compile, summarise information and highlight required follow-up actions of progress and accomplishment reports – including before-and-after photo documentation – to provide management with accurate updates on infrastructure activities.
9. Contribute to integrating sustainability principles, access for people with disability and gender considerations into infrastructure design and implementation to promote inclusive and durable border facilities.
10. Assist in the development and dissemination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for engineering and construction works to promote compliance with local laws and IOM technical standards.
11. Participate in the preparation of project proposals, concept notes and other planning documents to support resource mobilisation for the IBG infrastructure portfolio.
12. Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Master’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
• Progressive professional experience in large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure development projects;
• Demonstrated experience in the design, rehabilitation, and construction of public infrastructure and institutional facilities, including preparation and review of technical documentation such as drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, and cost estimates;
• Experience working with governmental authorities, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders in a multi-partner environment, including familiarity with UN and bilateral donor programming, reporting requirements, and compliance standards;
• Experience in border infrastructure projects, including the design, construction and rehabilitation of border crossing points, is a strong advantage;
Skills
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment;
• Proven ability to work effectively with contractors and engineering/design firms;
• Strong technical knowledge of civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, and construction management principles;
• Proficient use of AutoCad, Revite, and other relevant Engineering and Project Management software;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Knowledge of the UN System, NGOs, and other international organisations/institutions.
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic are required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2
Notes
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