Programme Officer - Construction

Provides technical oversight for IOM's COFA READY reconstruction work in Chuuk, coordinating engineering design, construction quality, contractors, safety systems and stakeholder engagement for public and community infrastructure.

• Coordinate technical design, planning and implementation of reconstruction works
• Review engineering designs, construction drawings and bills of quantities
• Coordinate stakeholders including government agencies, contractors, communities and donors
• Monitor schedules, risks, site inspections, safety audits and environmental assessments
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control systems across reconstruction sites
• Supervise construction foremen, community workers and technical staff
• Provide technical advice during tender evaluations, contractor selection and contract negotiations
• Prepare reports and coordinate audits, evaluations and reviews of reconstruction activities

• Master's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree with seven years
• Experience managing large-scale donor-funded reconstruction programmes
• Strong experience in post-disaster reconstruction and resilient infrastructure
• Track record managing large field teams of more than 20 staff
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation and medical, security, accreditation, residency or visa clearances
• Vacancies close at 23:59 Geneva time on the closing date