Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered
- First-tier candidates: Internal candidates.
- Second tier candidates include: All external candidates.
Organizational Context and Scope
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency, is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non‑governmental partners. IOM promotes the orderly and humane management of migration, advances international cooperation on migration issues, supports practical solutions to emerging challenges, and provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including internally displaced person.
• Conduct detailed structural inspections of homes, public buildings, and community centers.
• Classify buildings according to damage level and habitability.
• Identify needs for repair, reinforcement, or demolition.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for rehabilitation.
• Support safety certification processes for buildings used by the displaced population.
• Design temporary and transitional shelter solutions.
• Assess the suitability of shelters set up during the initial phase of the emergency.
• Adapt designs to local climatic, cultural, and construction conditions.
• Oversee the construction and improvement of shelters.
• Ensure compliance with humanitarian standards and structural safety criteria.
• Assess the physical conditions of camps, temporary settlements, and collective centers.
• Design or improve drainage systems, access points, and internal circulation.
• Plan expansions or reorganization of spaces when necessary.
• Identify risks associated with flooding, landslides, or aftershocks.
• Develop proposals for risk reduction within displacement sites.
• Prepare technical specifications and bill of quantities.
• Supervise contractors, foremen, and community work crews.
• Verify the quality of materials and construction processes.
• Certify physical progress on construction projects.
• Prepare supervision and monitoring reports.
• Incorporate safe and resilient construction criteria.
• Promote earthquake-resistant repair techniques.
• Identify geological and environmental hazards in the areas where work is being carried out.
• Integrate mitigation measures into shelters and settlements.
• Support the development of contingency plans for communal sites.
• Train masons, local workers, and community brigades.
• Promote safe construction practices.
• Develop technical guidance materials for affected families.
• Advise beneficiary households on maintenance and basic repairs.
• Participate in awareness-raising sessions on risk reduction.
• Participate in meetings of the Shelter Cluster, CCCM, and infrastructure technical groups.
• Coordinate with municipal authorities and response agencies.
• Provide technical information to support programmatic decision-making.
• Contribute to multisectoral assessments.
• Support the prioritization of interventions based on vulnerability and risk.
• Develop databases on damage and repair needs.
• Prepare maps of risks and affected infrastructure.
• Generate periodic technical reports for humanitarian coordination.
• Maintain a photographic and documentary record of interventions.
• Support the monitoring of Shelter and CCCM indicators.
• Identify homes suitable for repair.
• Design low-cost rehabilitation solutions.
• Promote “Build Back Safer” approaches.
• Support the transition from temporary shelters to more durable solutions.
• Contribute to community recovery and resilience strategies.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,
- High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience in civil works, construction supervision, infrastructure rehabilitation, or disaster response operations.
- Professional registration/license to practice engineering, where applicable, is desirable.
Experience
- Relevant experience in civil engineering, construction management, infrastructure rehabilitation, or supervision of civil engineering projects.
- Experience conducting structural assessments, damage assessments, and technical inspections of buildings and infrastructure
- Experience in preparing technical specifications, bill of quantities, cost estimates, and construction monitoring reports.
- Experience in supervising contractors, skilled labor, and community-based construction activities.
- Experience in the design, rehabilitation, or construction of housing, shelters, community infrastructure, or public facilities.
- Experience in emergency, post-disaster, recovery, reconstruction, or resilience-building programs is highly valued.
- Experience supporting projects related to shelter, settlements, camp management (CCCM), WASH, or infrastructure in humanitarian contexts will be considered an asset.
- Experience coordinating with government authorities, local communities, implementing partners, UN agencies, NGOs, and other humanitarian actors.
- Previous experience working with displaced populations and communities affected by natural disasters is a plus.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction management, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of structural assessment methodologies and post-earthquake damage evaluation.
- Knowledge of seismic-resistant construction techniques and "Build Back Safer" approaches.
- Familiarity with humanitarian shelter standards, Sphere Standards, and disaster risk reduction principles.
- Ability to prepare technical drawings, designs, specifications, schedules of quantities, and monitoring reports.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering design software.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering reports, and construction documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in complex emergency environments.
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 Spanish is required (oral and written)
Desirable: Working knowledge of English
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.