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Environmental Compliance SpecialistNew

IOMChuuk,Micronesia
Category | Grade:Professional | UGDeadline:24 Aug 2026 (14 days left)Job ID:22550Posted on:10 Aug 2026 (today)
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Job Description

Provides environmental compliance leadership for IOM infrastructure and relocation activities across Chuuk. The consultant conducts screening and site assessments, prepares and monitors environmental plans, advises contractors and communities, and ensures works meet regulatory and donor safeguards.

Key Details

Department

Emergency Response and Disaster Readiness

Position details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Category

Professional

Grade

UG

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Field based

Education

Bachelor degree

Contract duration

11 months

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental screening, baseline studies and site assessments
  • Prepare environmental management and mitigation-monitoring plans
  • Inspect field activities and monitor contractor compliance with safeguards
  • Advise contractors, communities and engineering teams on environmental controls
  • Assess structural, environmental and land-suitability risks for relocation sites
  • Document monitoring results and track corrective actions
  • Coordinate with government authorities and regulatory stakeholders
  • Deliver environmental compliance reports and technical outputs

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field, or a university degree in the same field with five years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience designing or establishing common-property natural-resource management systems
  • Ability to travel within Chuuk lagoon and to outer islands

Desired Criteria

  • Experience working on outer islands, in the Pacific or in Micronesia

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Results-based Type B consultancy
  • Contract duration of 11 months
  • Travel throughout Chuuk lagoon and to outer islands is required

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from IOM Careers, on 10 Aug 2026.