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Senior Project Associate, Engineering

IOMAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Category | Grade:Professional | UG-6Deadline:12 Aug 2026Job ID:22286Posted on:30 Jul 2026
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Overview

IOM Ethiopia seeks an engineering contractor to support construction, WASH and community reintegration for Migration Response Centres and communities. The associate reviews designs and bills of quantities, monitors works, coordinates contractors and procurement, ensures accessible standards, and reports progress and risks.

Department: Protection Unit / Reintegration

Languages

Required: English, Amharic

Desired: Another Ethiopian national language

Minimum Experience

4 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Plan and monitor construction, engineering and WASH interventions
  • Prepare and review designs, drawings, bills of quantities and technical specifications
  • Conduct site visits and verify quality, safety, compliance and progress
  • Coordinate contractors, engineers, authorities, communities and internal support units
  • Support procurement of construction materials and services
  • Maintain contracts, permits, assessments, compliance records and photographic evidence
  • Prepare monthly progress reports and escalate risks or delays

Requirements

  • Bachelor's and master's degrees in civil or structural engineering, construction management, architecture, environmental engineering or a related field
  • At least four years of experience in construction, engineering or WASH projects
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated capability with AutoCAD, ProgeCAD, ArcGIS and RCD 2000
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic

Skills

Construction supervisionCivil engineeringWASH infrastructureTechnical design reviewQuantity surveyingQuality controlContractor coordinationProcurement supportProject reporting

Tools

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADProgeCADArcGISRCD 2000

Additional info

  • Affiliated contractor assignment
  • Field visits to project sites are required
  • Contractor must maintain medical insurance for non-occupational illness or injury